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Holistic Healing Approaches
Our hospital offers traditional Western medicine, as well as complementary services such as acupuncture. Additionally, our sister facilities are able to provide laser therapy, herbology, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, and more. These services can help your pet live a healthier, happier life by improving mobility, reducing pain and speeding healing. If you are interested in learning how these procedures may help your pet, our specially trained doctor team is happy to provide you with more information.
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine techniques have been used for thousands of years and are considered an ancient form of both prevention and treatment with many benefits for humans and pets alike. At TotalBond Veterinary Hospital at Davidson, our team is trained in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine techniques, which are comprised of four subsets: acupuncture, food therapy, herbal medicine, and Tui-na.
Although Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine is considered an ancient form of treatment, it continues to evolve today, especially with extensive research in both acupuncture and herbal medicine techniques. In many cases, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine is often used in conjunction with other complementary therapies.
By combining Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine with Western techniques, we can achieve the best possible outcomes for our patients.
It’s important to note that the success of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine techniques depends on your pet’s age, the severity of symptoms, prior treatment history, and the lifestyle information provided by pet parents.
If you have any questions about Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine techniques, our team will be happy to answer them for you. Please feel free to call us.
Acupuncture
By placing needles into specific points, acupuncture helps the body to heal itself by triggering particular physiological changes. It stimulates blood flow, and releases endorphins and cortisol which together act to reduce pain and inflammation. Acupuncture is indicated in small animals for: arthritis, disk disease or traumatic nerve injury; respiratory issues, such as asthma; skin problems like allergic dermatitis and lick granulomas; and GI upset.
Acupuncture is virtually painless in small animals, although, like with humans, (we may suppose) animals might experience a tingly sensation or numbness. Most often times they are very relaxed once the needles are inserted.
Acupuncture is very safe when administered by a trained veterinarian. One may see some changes (like lethargy) for up to 2 days after a treatment. They are indicative of physiological changes and are often followed by symptom improvement.
