Believe it or not but acupuncture is not just good for you but also for your dog. Yes, there are many acupuncture practices that can be done for dogs as well but only by certified veterinarians or therapy specialists. Acupuncture can benefit dogs of all life stages including adult, senior or juvenile. Moreover, this treatment can also benefit dogs of all life stages as well.
Most of the dog problems are only diagnosed once the disease has reached an advanced stage and due to this reason, it is important to prevent it before it occurs. Thus a veterinarian can suggest you a combination of acupuncture and prevention to treat and cure your dog.
What can Veterinary Acupuncture do for a Dog?
Veterinary acupuncture can prove useful for a dog in many ways. It is a beneficial practice not only for cure of diseases but also for their prevention. Here’s what all a veterinary acupuncture practice do for your dog:
- Veterinary acupuncture stimulates the release of body pain of the dog and also relieves the dog from the anti-inflammatory substances.
- Another thing that acupuncture for dogs can achieve is relaxation of muscles at the site where the needle is inserted. This helps in establishing generalized and local pain relieving effect on the dog’s body.
- Veterinary acupuncture can also improve the oxygenation and tissue blood flow for the dog and can also enable removal of toxins and other metabolic wastes from the dog’s body.
- One of the best reasons to use veterinary acupuncture for your dog is that it does not have any adverse side effects for the internal organs of your dog, unlike over the counter medicines.
- Acupuncture for dogs is absolutely safe to use as it does not interfere with over the counter medicines or supplements.
How does Acupuncture for Dogs Work
Acupuncture is done for dogs to heal the internal organs by correcting the imbalances of energy in the body. Moreover it also enhances blood circulation and nervous system stimulation. It does so by releasing anti-inflammatory hormones.
Acupuncure basically involves insertion of needles into the dog’s body tissue at the point where blood vessels meet. These points are termed as acupuncture points and are spread all over the body.  Some other procedures which acupuncture includes are acupressure, aqua puncture, moxibustion and laser. The aim of all these procedures is the same and useful for dogs or even other pets.
