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Acupuncture for your pet ![]() Acupuncture
is a safe, natural, and non-invasive form of medicine that
can treat a wide variety of disorders. The United States National
Institutes of
Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) endorse
acupuncture as an
effective treatment for many common health problems. Acupuncture
originated
in Based on the
practitioner’s examination, each treatment is individually tailored to
the
pet’s unique healthcare needs with the goal of not just correcting
current
symptoms, but also preventing greater health problems from occurring in
the
future. These treatments are comfortable and relaxing. Does
acupuncture hurt? Acupuncture needles are solid
and extremely thin
(up to 50 times thinner than a hypodermic needle). When they are
inserted, the
most common sensation is either nothing or just a slight pinch. After
that,
animals may experience sensations of warmth, tingling or dull pressure.
Most
also feel a deep sense of relaxation and well being. The needles may
stay in
place for 20 to 30 minutes and many pets actually fall asleep during
the
treatment. Is acupuncture safe? Yes! In the hands of a qualified, licensed acupuncturist it is one of the safest treatment options available today. Acupuncture is a natural therapy with virtually no side effects and does not interfere with any western medical treatment your pet may already be receiving. In fact, Ms. Hetherington requires that anyone seeking acupuncture for their animal must have them examined by a veterinarian first. Click
here for a copy of the animal registration form.
What conditions does acupuncture treat? Acupuncture works in conjunction with veterinary care for a wide variety of conditions. Below is a partial list of conditions for which animal acupuncture is often used:
About Ms. Hetherington
Ms Hetherington also maintains a practice for humans in Franklin, Massachusetts. For inquiries, please visit her website: Blue Heron Acupuncture. |
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Phone: 401-528-9980 · Fax: 508-463-4600 · Blue.Heron.Acup@gmail.com
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