Acupuncture

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Acupuncture is a widely accepted holistic treatment option that is used to stimulate healing or provide pain relief for animals of all species. It is a virtually painless procedure that involves the insertion of needles into specific points on the body to activate the animal’s immune system and cause the release of serotonin and endorphins, the body’s natural pain killers. Acupuncture is used in veterinary medicine either alone or in conjunction with western medicine.

Acupuncture works well for musculoskeletal problems such as arthritis, back pain or weakness, ligament, joint, nerve and muscle injuries. It can also be helpful for chronic gastro-intestinal problems, respiratory conditions, endocrine disorders, neurological disorders, and some behavioral problems.

Acupuncture is nearly painless for small animals; most pets tolerate it and even enjoy it. Once the needles are gently inserted into the skin and are in place, most animals become very relaxed and even sleepy. The length and number of treatments will depend upon the condition of the patient. Some animals will need 4-6 visits before the owner can recognize any change in the pet, however, it is not uncommon for results to be noticed as soon as the first visit.

Lake Area Animal Hospital offers this alternative course of treatment to pets in the Lake Charles area and beyond.

Testimonials

Hannah P.

Paws down the best place to bring your pet!!! They are so great with animals and have great service. They treat your furbabys as if they are their own, they care so much about the well being of your pet. I have been with them for over 10 years and have never had any issues with them.

Lisa S.

I love the doctors and staff at lake area animal hospital. They truly make you feel like your fur baby is part of their amazing family... its awesome starting at reception desk all the way thru to the back. Dr Houston picked up on issue with my dog with in secs of us being in the room with her.... so appreciative because our fur babies depend on us and their doctors for their voices.

Dylan C.

The Vet Clinic has always been so amazing to me and my fur babies! The staff up front is ALWAYS sweet and friendly and will ALWAYS do whatever they can to get you taken care of!

Alyssa N.

We adopted my sweet pup, Basil, at Lake Area Animal Hospital years ago. It was evident that the staff loved and cared for Basil. They even sent us home with a list of thing Basil liked and didn’t like. We have also had a dog treated for diabetes at Lake Area Hospital. The staff was knowledgeable and trained our family to give him his insulin.

Andrea T.

I love the veterinarians and the medical staff. They were very loving toward my fur baby Lucy and they even snapped a picture with her doing some tricks! She always loves getting treats from them while they do what they need to do and they are so careful not to hurt her or make her feel uncomfortable. And they also give her all the belly rubs.