Acupuncture

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veterinary acupuncture - acupuncture for horses, dogs, cats and many other animals.

ACUPUNCTURE

What is acupuncture and how can it help my animal?

Acupuncture is a system of healing which has been practised in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years and is widely known for its beneficial effects. The Chinese found that animals could benefit from acupuncture as well as humans, therefore the treatment is similar in horses, cats and dogs who all respond well.

Acupuncture is based upon the concept that the body has meridians, or energy lines, running along it, and when the body is out of balance the energy lines are blocked or deficient in some way. The use of needles at appropriate acupuncture points will rebalance or redirect this energy and balance the body. The acupuncture points have been mapped over thousands of years by the Chinese and now have even been identified with modern scientific techniques. Horses can selectively have substances such as vitamin B 12 actually injected into the acupuncture points to give a longer lasting effect, and this is often makes things easier to handle than having to wait for ten or twenty minutes while the needles remain in place. Whether it is a large or small animal, acupuncture can treat many different conditions including:

	Musculoskelatal problems, (back problems, arthritis, etc)
	Skin problems, (allergic dermatitis, etc)
	Nervous system problems
	Respiratory problems, (COPD in horses, feline asthma in cats)
	Gastrointestinal problems
	Some reproductive problems

Chronic lameness that has not responded to conventional treatment methods often responds well to acupuncture, and sometimes expensive and lengthy surgeries can even be prevented. As such acupuncture has become much more widely accepted for the treatment of horses, than it has for cats and dogs.

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Some of the effects of acupuncture include pain relief, a strong sense of well-being, decreased inflammation and increased blood flow to the area being treated. Additional benefits can include longevity and this refers to an increase in both the quality and quantity of life.

Many old dogs treated with acupuncture live longer than average and enjoy less arthritis and increased energy and it is a joy to watch them respond. Acupuncture certainly offers a viable alternative to the use of pain killers and steroids, as well as surgery and has few, if any side effects when used appropriately.

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In addition, regular acupuncture treatments can treat minor sports injuries as they occur and help to keep muscles and tendons resistant to injury. World class professional and amateur athletes often use acupuncture as a routine part of their training. If your horse or other animals are involved in any athletic endeavour, such as racing, jumping, or showing, acupuncture can help keep them in top physical condition.

Only ever use a qualified veterinary surgeon to carry out acupuncture on your animal.

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U.K. Veterinary Acupuncture Practicioners

List of practicioners coming soon.......... If you would like information on an a Veterinary Acupuncturist near you, please email us at info@taranet.co.uk - we'll be pleased to try and assist!

International Veterinary Acupuncture Practicioners

Australia

Dr Clare Middle (Australia)

Charissa Smith (Australia)

Canada (Listed in alphabetical by Province/Region order)

Dr Mark Rubensohn - Bridlewood Veterinary Clinic, 26-17107 James McKevitt Rd SW, Calgary, Alberta, T2Y 3Y4 (Alberta)

Dr Janne Potter (British Columbia)

Republic of Ireland

Phil Rogers (Republic of Ireland)

United States of America

Dr Lauren DeRock (California, USA)

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