Acupuncture

Cascade Hospital for Animals offers acupuncture treatment for dogs. Dr. Victoria Hekman performs this therapy on dogs who are suffering from a variety of ailments, including the following:

• Musculoskeletal problems: muscle soreness, back pain, osteoarthritis, and degenerative joint disease
• Neurological disorders: seizures, intervertebral disc disease, laryngeal hemiplegia, and facial and radial nerve paralysis
• Gastrointestinal disorders: diarrhea, gastric ulcers, colic, vomiting and impactions
• Other chronic conditions: skin problems, heaves, asthma, cough, uveitis, renal failure, chronic liver diseases, behavioral problems and so much more.
• Studies have shown that acupuncture stimulation induces the following physiological effects: pain relief, promotion of tissue healing processes, regulation of gastrointestinal motility, anti-inflammatory effects, immunoregulation, hormone and reproductive regulation and antifebrile effects.

Talk to your veterinarian about whether acupuncture is the right answer for your pet. 

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