Acupuncture helps with arthritis pain!
Multiple clinical trials have evaluated acupuncture for pain relief in pets with arthritis (Miscioscia and Repac, 2022). Improvements in comfort, mobility and quality of life were seen (Lane and Hill, 2016). Pain and lameness scores were also improved (Teixeira et al., 2016). Owners reported improved play behavior and improved walking, trotting and jumping, as well as improved ability to descend stairs, improvement in getting up from a lying position, and reduced stiffness at rest and after exercise (Lane and Hill, 2016).
If you suspect your pet is suffering from arthritis, contact us now and schedule a consultation
References:
Miscioscia E. and Repac J. (2022). Evidence Based Complementary and Alternative Canine Orthopedic Medicine. Veterinary Clinics of North America: Small Animal Practice. 52. 925-938.
Teixeira, L. et al. (2016). Owner assessment of chronic pain intensity and results of gait analysis of dogs with hip dysplasia treated with acupuncture. Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association. 249(9):1031-1039.
Lane, D. and Hill, S. (2016). Effectiveness of combined acupuncture and manual therapy relative to no treatment for canine musculoskeletal pain. Canadian Veterinary Journal. 57(4): 407–414.