Animal Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been practiced for thousands of years to help the body to heal itself. Very fine needles inserted into specific points of the body change the signaling pathways to promote pain relief, healing, and immune system stimulation.  Dr. Hadlock offers various techniques including dry acupuncture and electroacupuncture. Point selection is based on traditional 5 elements and 8 principle theory.

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Acupuncture Treatment

For most animals, the insertion of acupuncture needles is virtually painless and once the needles are in place, there should be no pain. Most animals become very relaxed and may become sleepy.

Acupuncture can be used as a standalone treatment, but is most often used in conjunction with other treatment modalities such as tui na, chiropractic, and medicine.

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Conditions that Benefit from Acupuncture

Dr. Hadlock performs acupuncture on small animals and equine. Some of the general conditions that respond well to acupuncture are:

  • Pain

  • Arthritis

  • Allergies

  • Diarrhea and vomiting

  • Seizures

  • Certain types of paralysis or traumatic nerve injury

  • Cancer

  • Metabolic concerns

  • Kidney and Liver Disease

  • Skin problems

  • And many more...