Sarasota Animal Hospital

Acupuncture
 
Veterinary acupuncture utilizes both the ancient theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine and the western observations of physiological response and correlation of effect, in the selection of acupuncture points to treat disease. Acupuncture can stimulate nerves, increases blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms, and cause the release of humoral regulators such as cortisol and endorphins. Although the philosophy as to mode of action varies between Eastern and Western philosophies the effective results is constant.
 
Acupuncture is primarily indicated for functional problems such as paralysis, noninfectious inflammation (allergies), and pain. The following are some of the general conditions that respond well to acupuncture:
            Musculoskeletal problems: arthritis, disc problems, hind end weakness
            Skin problems: allergies, lick granulomas
            Respiratory problems: feline asthma
            Gastrointestinal problems: vomiting, diarrhea
            Selected reproduction and hormonal problems
 
Acupuncture should only be administered by a licensed and properly trained veterinarian.
 
 
 
Chiropractic
 
Animal chiropractic involves adjustment of subluxation of the spinal column, extremity joints and skull bone junctions called cranial sutures. It involves management advice as to what is needed to insure proper response to chiropractic care, including rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise.  The chiropractic evaluation includes obtaining a case history consisting of information from the owner, information from prior veterinary radiographs or laboratory analysis, and information involving previous diagnoses and therapies.
 
Chiropractic care is appropriate in the treatment of:
          Neck, back, leg and tail pain
          Muscle spasms, nerve problems
          Disc problems, joint problems, limping
          Injuries from slips, falls and accidents
          Jaw or TMJ problems, difficulty chewing
          Event or sports injuries
                 Post-surgical care
                 Bowel, bladder and internal medicine disorders
                 Event or sports injuries
                 Maintenance of joint and spinal health
 
Members of the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) are licensed doctors of veterinary medicine and licensed doctors of chiropractic. They have passed approved AVCA postgraduate programs in animal chiropractic and have passed AVCA Board Certification Examinations of written format and Clinical Competency.