{"id":1499,"date":"2021-09-07T12:58:54","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T19:58:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/?p=1499"},"modified":"2022-10-04T12:33:47","modified_gmt":"2022-10-04T19:33:47","slug":"pet-acupuncture-does-it-work","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bowmanvet.com\/blog\/pet-acupuncture-does-it-work\/","title":{"rendered":"Pet Acupuncture: Does it Work?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You probably know that Bowman Veterinary Hospital<\/a> strives to bring our clients the best and latest in what veterinary medicine has to offer. But did you know that we also do acupuncture<\/a> for our animal patients? Pet acupuncture may not be a new practice, but we feel strongly that it brings an important and valuable option to the pets we treat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Acupuncture Basics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When most people think of acupuncture, visions of random pins and needles sticking out of a patient come to mind. The science of acupuncture, however, is anything but random. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acupuncture itself has existed for thousands of years and is an important component of ancient traditional Chinese medicine. The practice utilizes strategically placed needles inserted in very certain areas to stimulate specific points that have known effects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acupuncture points are located along channels in the body that allow Qi, the body\u2019s energy, to flow throughout. Stimulating these points are thought to allow correction of energy flow imbalance and discord, which contribute to disease and weakness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A veterinarian who is certified in acupuncture, such as our own Dr. Haas<\/a>, can utilize acupuncture techniques to provide an adjunctive option to other more Western-based treatment options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Pet Acupuncture Helps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Pet acupuncture has a number of uses within veterinary medicine. Almost any diagnosis can benefit from this exciting treatment option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In our hospital<\/a>, we most often use pet acupuncture in order to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n