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Integrative Therapies to Support Comfort & Mobility
Sometimes your pet needs more than one approach to feel their best. At East & West Animal Hospital, we offer medical acupuncture, animal chiropractic care, and medical massage as complementary therapies that may be incorporated into a personalized treatment plan. These therapies can be particularly helpful for pets experiencing pain, mobility challenges, musculoskeletal conditions, or recovering from injury or surgery.
Medical Acupuncture for Dogs & Cats
Medical acupuncture uses fine, sterile needles placed at specific points on the body to stimulate nerves and tissues. Unlike traditional acupuncture practices based on energy pathways, medical acupuncture is informed by modern anatomy, physiology, and veterinary medicine.
Before treatment, we perform a thorough assessment that may include myofascial palpation to identify areas of tension, discomfort, or dysfunction. Acupuncture may be recommended as part of a broader plan for conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, musculoskeletal problems, certain neurologic conditions, and other health concerns.
Animal Chiropractic Care
Veterinary chiropractic care focuses on the spine, joints, and musculoskeletal system with the goal of supporting mobility and comfortable movement. Gentle, controlled adjustments may be appropriate for some pets experiencing joint stiffness, mobility concerns, back or neck discomfort, or certain orthopedic conditions.
Our team will first evaluate your pet to determine whether chiropractic care is appropriate and how it may fit into their overall treatment plan.
Medical Massage Therapy
Medical massage uses hands-on techniques to work with muscles and other soft tissues. It may be incorporated into care for pets with arthritis, musculoskeletal conditions, muscle tension, mobility challenges, or those recovering from injury or surgery.
Massage may help support circulation, flexibility, range of motion, relaxation, and overall comfort. It can provide:
Combining Therapies for a Personalized Approach
These therapies can be used individually or in combination with one another and with conventional veterinary medicine. Depending on your pet’s needs, we may also incorporate supportive treatments such as laser therapy.
Care That Moves With Your Pet
Every patient responds differently to treatment. We’ll evaluate your companion’s health, mobility, comfort, and goals to determine which therapies may be appropriate and create a plan designed specifically for them.
