Depending on the case, acupuncture and/or Chinese herbals can be used:

• As disease prevention
• When usual treatment regiment fails
• In conjunction with traditional treatment
• As the only treatment (in certain conditions)
• As an alternative option when harmful side effects from a drug is of concern
• When surgery is not a feasible option

Acupuncture:

• Relieves pain, increases blood flow, has anti-inflammatory effects
• Stimulates the body’s natural defense systems
• If successful, will usually produce a response within 1 to 4 sessions, some cases may take up to 8 sessions before a response is seen.

The following conditions may be helped or relieved by acupuncture therapy and/or Chinese herbals:

• Chronic pain, arthritis, intervertebral disc disease “slipped disc”
• Muscular strains and spasms
• Skin disorders (allergy), some dermatitis, lick granuloma
• Certain types of nerve injury, certain types of nerve paralysis, epilepsy.
• Vomiting, diarrhea, constipation (megacolon in cats), Inflammatory bowel disease
• Asthma, various types of chronic cough, sinusitis.
• Urinary incontinence
• Part of wellness program for geriatric animals, cancer patients.
• Certain hormonal diseases: Hyperadrenocorticsm (Cushing), Diabetes Mellitus.