Supporting Your Pet’s Recovery with Acupuncture
Acupuncture has long been a part of traditional Chinese medicine and is used to encourage the body’s natural healing abilities in pets. The practice focuses on restoring balance to the body’s energy systems, which, when disrupted, can lead to illness or discomfort.
From a modern perspective, acupuncture supports circulation and helps improve the delivery of oxygen and nutrients to tissues, promoting overall wellness and recovery.
At Countryside Veterinary Hospital, we provide acupuncture as a complementary therapy for both small animals and horses, helping them regain comfort, balance, and vitality.
Acupuncture for Horses in Olds
At Countryside Veterinary Hospital, we bring acupuncture right to your farm to help your horse stay comfortable, healthy, and active.
Acupuncture can ease muscle tension, improve mobility, and support overall well-being, so your horse can move more freely and enjoy every day to the fullest. By coming directly to you, we make it simple and stress-free for your horse to get care in a familiar, comfortable setting.
Acupuncture Technique & Benefits
During acupuncture, very fine needles are gently placed at specific points on your pet’s body known as meridians. These are areas where nerves and blood vessels meet. Stimulating these points helps encourage the smooth flow of vital energy, supporting circulation, easing tension in the nervous system, and enhancing the body’s natural healing response.
At Countryside Veterinary Hospital, acupuncture may offer a range of potential benefits for your pet, such as:
- Lowering the amount of waste products produced
- Relaxing muscles and relieving pain
- Improving metabolic waste removal from the body
- Promoting an increased blood flow to boosts oxygen in tissues
Common Acupuncture Uses
Our veterinarians often recommend the use of acupuncture or other types of Chinese medicine for a number of issues, including:
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Pain Management
Medical treatments such as chemotherapy can feel very uncomfortable for your pet. These treatments will often be combined with acupuncture in an effort to help relieve discomfort, helping your cat or dog to fight their illness.
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Musculoskeletal Issues
Acupuncture can often be used for injury rehabilitation. Conditions such as arthritis, nerve injuries and hip dysplasia also tend to respond well to acupuncture.
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Dermatology & Skin Issues
Acupuncture treatment may help to encourage increased circulation, which can help hot spots, granulomas and allergic dermatitis. It can also improve healing and reduce pain, leading to less itching and subsequent over-grooming.
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Gastrointestinal Issues
Acupuncture may stimulate digestive secretions, which helps to promote healthy digestive activity. Conditions such as diarrhea or nausea may benefit from increased blood flow.
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Respiratory Issues
The immune-calming and anti-inflammatory capabilities of acupuncture treatment can improve asthma, allergies and other conditions.