Veterinary Acupuncture For Healing and Recovery

Veterinary acupuncture is one of the main branches of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). It has been used in China for thousands of years in both animals and humans. TCVM is based on the belief that there is a vital energy or life force, termed Qi, flowing through the body to maintain balance of its two forms: Yin and Yang. When this balance is disrupted, disease may occur. Pain is interpreted as the blockage of Qi flow. Acupuncture stimulation resolves this blockage, freeing the flow of Qi, and enabling the body to heal itself. 

There are channels or meridians throughout the body that Qi travels along. Acupuncture points are specific sites along the meridians that are stimulated with a sterile, very thin, sharp needle. These points are located in areas with a high density of free nerve endings, mast cells, and small blood and lymphatic vessels. The stimulation of these points induces the cells to release beta-endorphins, serotonin, and other neurotransmitters. Specific acupuncture points can be targeted to initiate change throughout the body and start the healing process. 

Physiological Effects Induced By Acupuncture

• Pain Relief 
• Promotion of tissue healing 
• Stimulation of the nervous system
• Regulation of gastrointestinal motility 
• Anti-inflammatory effects
• Immunoregulation
• Hormone and reproductive regulation
• Antifebrile effects

Conditions Treated with Veterinary Acupuncture

Large Animal: