Does Fido suffer from joint pain? Wether it's from old age, arthritis or hip dysplasia, there may be home remedies that can help your dog. Dr. Karen Richter DVM owner of Pownal Veterinary, opened her new vet clinic to the public and is offering acupuncture along with medical, surgical and dental care for dogs and cats in Pownal Maine. Dr. Karen Richter is a 12 year veteran with the ancient Chinese studies and is a firm believer that healing with needles just may be what the Dog Dr. ordered. While she still relies upon conventional western medications and surgery, Dr. Richter uses alternative therapies to address chronic diseases that typically frustrate western medicine veterinarians.
History of dog acupuncture
Dog acupuncture is not a new idea, veterinarians have been performing dog acupuncture since the early 1970's. in China, where acupuncture has it's roots, animals have been receiving acupuncture for centuries. Chinese history dates as far back as 3,500 years ago, when legend has it, an elephant was treated for stomach disorder similar to bloating. Since then, acupuncture and other forms of TCM have been used to treat a variety of problems, including pain, arthritis, heart, lungs, kidney, digestive, allergic, reproductive and mental illness.
Alternative Health treatment for dogs
These days, pet owners are demanding more for their dogs than the typical invasive, costly surgeries and euthanasia is commonly recommended by U.S. veterinarians. Alternative treatments for animals are becoming more and more popular as many pet owners turn to options like dog acupuncture to treat their sick pets.
Benefits of Acupuncture for Dogs
Studies show treatments can support your dog's emotional, psychological and physical health. Now recognized as a valid veterinary alternative, the World Health Organization endorses acupuncture as an effective medical treatment. As initially-skeptical dog owners begin to see the positive results and understand its theory, they often become enthusiastic "converts"
Dog acupuncture can treat ailments including, but not limited to, hip dysplasia, chronic degenerative joint disease, chronic pain and kidney disease and other symptoms from cancer, as well as gastrointestinal, respiratory, neurological and urinary tract disorders.
A typical session of dog acupuncture
Acupuncture lasts approximately 20 minutes, and the number of sessions required to treat Fido will vary depending on the ailment and symptoms.
Your vet should be able to determine the number of length and sessions after completing a thorough exam, and will discuss the recommended treatment with you before beginning any procedure. Many pet owners report a noticeable difference in their dog after just one session of dog acupuncture.
Ask your vet about dog acupuncture
If you are interested in seeking an alternative treatment to what a more conventional vet has offered for your dog, talk to your vet and ask for a recommendation for dog acupuncture or feel free to contact: Dr. Karen Richter DVM 191 Hallowell Rd, Pownal Maine 04069 for dog acupuncture.
It just may be the treatment needed to help your dog live a happier, healthier life.
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