How long do acupuncture
sessions last and how long
will my pet require treatments?
The length and frequency of treatments
depends of the condition of the patient.
Treatments may last up to 30 minutes and
occur one to two times per week. Some
conditions respond after just one treatment
while others may take four to eight treatments
to see a response. Treatments are then tapered
according to the patient’s response, typically
about every two to six months for maintenance.
Veterinary
Acupuncture
Animal Hospital of Soquel
Animal Hospital of Soquel
2651 Soquel Avenue
Animal Hospital of Soquel
Santa Cruz, Ca. 95062
Dr. Victoria A. Bannerman, D.V.M., C.V.A.
Phone: 831-475-0432
Fax: 831-475-9437
Tel: 831-475-0432
Email: ahofsoquel@sbcglobal.net
What is acupuncture?
How does acupuncture work?
What conditions respond to
acupuncture?
Acupuncture consists of inserting thin,
A healthy body is said to be in “homeostasis”
sterile needles into a patient to cause a
or ‘balance.” Illness and /or injury cause the
Acupuncture is mainly indicated for functional
desired healing effect by altering the body’s
body to become unbalanced. Acupuncture
problems such as those that involve pain,
biochemical and physiological properties
is a key therapy to bring the body back
non-infectious infl ammation and paralysis.
through stimulation of the central nervous
into its proper homeostatic state. It works
Some conditions which may respond to
system. Acupuncture has been used in
primarily through the central nervous
acupuncture therapy are:
humans and animals for over 4,000 years
system affecting the musculoskeletal,
and is a good adjunctive therapy to western
hormonal and cardiovascular systems.
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Musculoskeletal and neurological problems
treatment plans.
It does more that relieve pain. Acupuncture
Arthritis and hip dysplasia
increases circulation, causing a release of
Intervertebral disk disease
By stimulating nerves that innervate muscles,
Nerve injuries/paralysis
many neurochemicals, some of which are
organs, and even the brain, acupuncture may
Postoperative orthopedic surgery
endorphins, the body’s “natural-pain-killing”
decrease the dosage of certain medications
hormones, relieves muscle spasm,
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Skin problems
that your pet may be taking, medications that
stimulates nerves, as well a numerous
Lick granulomas
can have unwanted side effects: liver damage,
other benefi cial effects.
Allergies
nausea or decreased appetite.
Decreased wound healing
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Gastrointestinal problems
Diarrhea/vomiting
It matters not whether medicine is old
or new, so long as it brings about a cure.
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Metabolic conditions
Liver disease
Kidney disease
It matters not whether theories are
Eastern or Western, so long as they
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Miscellaneous conditions
prove to be true.
Seizures
Chronic KCS
-Dr. Jen-Hson Lin
Feline asthma
