Acupuncture benefits are likely much greater than presently documented and research continues to fully characterize all the benefits of acupuncture treatment. Most pets do remarkably well with acupuncture.
Treatment generally starts with calming points that pro- mote relaxation followed by the specific acupuncture points indicated by the treatment plan. Some animals actually start to fall asleep during treatment. The proce- dure is very safe and side effects are quite uncommon. A treatment plan can include singular applications or com- binations with supplements and drug therapy without any fear of any negative interaction. For an acute injury or problem, acupuncture may be performed just once or twice. For a chronic issue such as osteoarthritis or spinal pain, the treatment will typically start with frequent sessions (two to three per week) fol- lowed by a gradual reduction in frequency as the pet improves. Neurological issues may require an aggressive schedule initially with a rapid decrease if the response is favorable. Some patients will receive electro-acupuncture, often abbreviated as E-stim.
The addition of electrical stimulation to the acupuncture points can amplify the body’s reaction to acupuncture and is especially helpful in neurologic problems such as paral- ysis. Acupuncture treatment is often combined with ther- apeutic laser treatments for many conditions. Acupuncture treatment for animals should be per-
formed by individuals with extensive post-graduate train- ing in veterinary acupuncture, preferably those having completed rigorous certification programs conducted by exclusive, internationally recognized, veterinary acupunc- ture training programs. Acupuncture can open new doors to treating our
animals by allowing us to harness and direct their own healing powers to facilitate pain control and recovery from a variety of health problems. It is an additional treat- ment option for those patients who don’t tolerate certain medications and can also be used in combination with medications and other therapies to optimize patient care and facilitate successful outcomes for our pets. The docu- mented benefits of such treatment are increasing as con- tinuing research identifies a growing body of evidence to support the use of acupuncture, and its ability to stimulate the body to heal itself.
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Dr. Baird, of Palm Harbor’s Country Oaks Animal Hospital and Steele Pain Management & Rehabilitation Center, is a Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner (CVPP) and a Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist (CCRT). She may be reached at 727.785.6524.
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