Alternative and Complementary Therapy

Chinese herbal medicine generally involves combining a number of herbs into a formula to treat a specific disease pattern.   The herbs are often combined to produce a synergistic effect as well as to help reduce side effects that may occur if a single herb is administered by itself.   In veterinary medicine the herbs are generally administered to the patient in the form of a pill, capsule or powder.   Herbal therapies are used to strengthen the body and its natural function and to restore balance. This strengthening action is thought to assist in generating optimal health and healing within the animal

To determine if your pet’s condition(s) may be responsive to this treatment please call to set up an exam to discuss this with our veterinarian.

The beneficial effects of laser light on tissue were first recognized almost forty years ago. Since then, there have been thousands of studies documenting the positive effects laser light has on different types of cells, tissue, and disorders.  Recent advances in technology and manufacturing have made it possible to have this exciting modality available

If your pet is feeling pain, has inflammation, or a wound, the laser is a sterile, pain-free, surgery-free, drug-free treatment.  The laser is used to treat a variety of injuries, wounds, fractures, neurological conditions, numerous dermatological problems, and pain. Whether your pet is rehabilitating from trauma or injury, healing from wounds, or simply aging, the laser has been shown to provide relief and speed healing.

To determine if your pet’s condition(s) may be responsive to this treatment please call to set up an exam to discuss this with our veterinarian.

Acupuncture can be used to help improve or cure problems your pet might have, including those related to the musculoskeletal, reproductive, neurological, or gastrointestinal systems. Acupuncture can also be used to manage pain and hasten recovery after surgery.

Acupuncture, which originated in China, has been used as a therapeutic treatment option for thousands of years. According to traditional Chinese medicine, the body is composed of several pathways called “meridians,” along which energy flows. When disease is present, energy is interrupted, or unbalanced. Stimulating acupuncture points along the meridians can restore energy flow, resulting in improved or cured health problems.

Because the needles used in acupuncture are extremely thin, they cause minimal or no pain and are generally well tolerated by pets. However, incorrect placement of the needle or inadequate sterilization can result in pain or complications, which is why you should only have a qualified practitioner perform acupuncture on your pet.

To determine if your pet’s condition(s) may be responsive to this treatment modality, please set up an exam with one of our veterinarians.