It is important to remove these treatments that only provide short-term pain relief, so make sure to discuss acupuncture with your veterinarian and make sure it is the right treatment for your pet.
- Would you recommend acupuncture for a lab in pain? Why or why not?
- No, if your dog is in immediate pain, I would not recommend acupuncture as the first treatment. I would see your veterinarian first and have them provide immediate pain relief, then after once your dog is stable, acupuncture can help to only provide short-term pain relief. It is not a long term pain relief or cure.
- Benefits?
- Acupuncture is not a cure for pet’s ailments, it provides short-term pain relief for many common ailments that come with age in your pet. It can help to provide relief when surgery is not an option due to the age or condition of your pet. It is usually not dangerous but infections can arise if the needles are broken, which does not happen often. It helps the body have better circulation and does not have any negative or dangerous side effects.
- Acupuncture can be said to provide relief for the following conditions:
- Arthritis and sore joints
- Kidney and Liver Disease
- Digestive Issues
- Chronic Disease Management
- Muscle or Disk Problems
- What stages of life can this treatment be helpful for you dog?
- It can be used at any life stage, in both health and sickness. It only has positive side effects. There is no age limit so to speak but it is always important to keep the best interest of the pet in mind when making treatment decisions. The treatment should not outweigh the benefit.
- Pain Issues that you can use acupuncture for are the following:
- Arthritis and sore joints
- Muscle or Disk Pain
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Cancer
- Trauma
** It is important to remove these treatments that only provides short-term pain relief, so make sure to discuss acupuncture with your veterinarian and make sure it is the right treatment for your pet.
