What conditions can be treated with acupuncture?
Acupuncture can be used to treat an endless array of conditions in both humans and animals. Some common veterinary applications include:
Dogs and Cats:
- degenerative joint disease
- neurological disease (seizures, disc disease)
- gastrointestinal issues (anorexia, diarrhea, vomiting)
- cardiovascular and respiratory disease
- renal disease
- skin disease
- urogenital disease (incontinence)
- immune-mediated diseases
- chronic ear infections
- neoplasia
- post operative healing
- behavioral issues
Horses:
- degenerative joint disease
- muscle soreness
- bowed tendons
- non-specific lameness
- navicular/heel pain
- laminitis
- exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage (bleeders)
- laryngeal hemiplegia (roarers)
- anhidrosis (non-sweaters)
- azoturia (tying up)
- wobblers
- reproductive disorders
- pregnant mares
- diarrhea
- anorexia
- colic
- uveitis
- skin disease
- geriatric conditions
- performance enhancement
- post-operative healing
- behavioral issues
Acupuncture can also be used to provide the best possible quality of life for animals on palliative care.