Juliana Nunes

ACUPUNCTURE
INTRODUCTION
▪ Originated from an ancient Chinese medicine-based treatment

▪ Treats conditions or symptoms by inserting small needles into affected areas

▪ Frequently used in companion animals, but effective in every breed/species of animal

▪ Treats:
1. Anxiety & Depression
2. Chronic pains
3. Hypertension
4. Osteoarthritis
5. Disorders of reproductive/musculoskeletal/dermatologic/pulmonary/
gastrointestinal disorders
▪ Using needles to pinpoint specific areas on the
skin and the underlying structures
▪ Chronic issues require weekly visits (30-90 mins)
for 6-8 weeks, less severe conditions/acute
conditions require less visits.
▪ Stimulates immune system: injures puncture site,
signaling the body to respond to that area
▪ Promotes circulation, wound healing, pain
modulation
▪ Every acupuncture point has specific actions
when they are stimulated
▪ Synergistic reactions optimized when needle
points combined
 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Risks
▪ Overuse of an injured limb (pain is decreased, therefore animal believes it is healed
and returns to normal use when it should still be treated as injured)
▪ Misapplication of needles (eye injuries, pneumothorax, broken needles, infectious
arthritis, etc)
Success Rate
▪ Acupuncture: 50% see change but symptoms are still present, 25% feel completely
cured, and the other 25%'s response is little to none.
▪ Electroacupuncture: 79% success rate
Cost
▪ Initial Consult: around $110
▪ Subsequent visits (30 mins): $70
▪ *depends on veterinarian, location, duration, treatment necessary, etc.
▪ Paula BEDFORD
Workplace: Maple Ridge Veterinary
Hospital
Address: 11961 - 203rd St.
City: Maple Ridge, BC V2X 4V2
Telephone: (604) 465-5421
Fax: (604) 465-8919
Certification: IVAS
▪ Janice CROOK
Workplace: Mosquito Creek Veterinary
Hospital
Address: 1180 Marine Drive
City: North Vancouver, BC V7P 1S8
Telephone: (604) 990-3647
Fax: (604) 990-7653
Certification: IVAS
▪ Maja KOVACEVIC-MILADINOVIC
Workplace:
Address: Unit 102 � 101 Klahanie Drive
City: Port Moody, BC V3H 0C3
Telephone: (604) 461-7297
Fax: (604) 461-7207
▪ Michael PERRON
Workplace: Michael S. Perron Veterinarian
Inc.
Address: Box 34075, 17790, Hwy #10
City: Surrey, Bc V3S 8C4
Telephone: (604) 574-0498
Fax: (604) 574-3546
Certification: IVAS
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