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Veterinary Acupuncture
Veterinary Herbal Medicine
Veterinary Herbal Medicine
Acupuncture is the process of inserting multiple small needles into various predetermined “points” on the body. The practice of acupuncture has been used for humans and large farm animals for well over 2,000 years. Within the last 70 years, veterinarians have had immense success providing acupuncture treatments to household pets.
How does
Acupuncture is the process of inserting multiple small needles into various predetermined “points” on the body. The practice of acupuncture has been used for humans and large farm animals for well over 2,000 years. Within the last 70 years, veterinarians have had immense success providing acupuncture treatments to household pets.
How does acupuncture work?
In general, the Chinese theory of acupuncture is based upon the presence of energy (qi) flow patterns throughout the body. Disruptions in this flow of energy (stagnation, excess or deficiency) can cause health imbalances and diseases. Acupuncture involves the strategic selection of points along the body which are stimulated by fine needle penetration of the skin and /or by electrical stimulation (electroacupuncture) or fluid injection (acupuncture) Insertion of a needle into an acupuncture point stimulates the nearby vessels, nerves, and/or lymphatics for a predetermined time to generate its effects.
The body is made up of a complex network of interconnecting nerve fibers, so placing an acupuncture needle into any particular location not only treats that specific location but also allows its effects to stretch beyond the point of insertion and throughout the body system as a whole. Biologically, the activation of these acupuncture sites also releases endorphins, anti-inflammatory mediators, and hormones- all of which can assist with recovery and healing.
Veterinary Herbal Medicine
Veterinary Herbal Medicine
Veterinary Herbal Medicine
Herbal medicines were our very first medicines. Much of modern medicine was based on these herbal remedies. Herbs can be used for many different things, but are most commonly used and recommended by Dr. Couch to assist in treatment of things such as arthritis, hind end weakness, urinary incontinence, endocrine disorders such as Cushing’s
Herbal medicines were our very first medicines. Much of modern medicine was based on these herbal remedies. Herbs can be used for many different things, but are most commonly used and recommended by Dr. Couch to assist in treatment of things such as arthritis, hind end weakness, urinary incontinence, endocrine disorders such as Cushing’s disease, anxiety, liver disease, allergies, cancer, and many more. Herbal medicine can be used instead of or in conjunction with standard western medications.
Dr. Couch only uses herbal formulas from the company Jing Tang. These herbal formulas are safe for pets and undergo rigorous testing to ensure their quality and effectiveness. See below link for more information: