Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Acupunture now offered at Fox Ridge Veterinary Clinic

We are excited to announce Dr. Judy McBeth has now added small animal acupuncture to her practice.  Dr. Judy successfully completed her training in small animal acupuncture at The Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and is welcoming new patients. 

Acupuncture is great for pain control by stimulating beta endorphin and endogenous opioid release.  It is ant-inflammatory, and helps stimulate tissues to heal.  It improves recovery times for a variety of diseases and surgical procedures, and may result in the need for smaller doses of conventional medications like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Carprofen, Rimadyl, Previcox, Deramaxx, Metacam), steroids and anti-seizure drugs, all with NO SIDE EFFECTS!

This ancient Chinese medical procedure is wonderful for a number of problems, such as:
  • Intervertebral disk disease (slipped disks in the back)
  • Wobbler syndrome
  • Ataxia - difficulty walking
  • Paralysis
  • Arthritis, degenerative joint disease
  • Hip dysplasia, elbow dysplasia
  • Cruciate ruptures (ACL ruptures) when surgery isn't an option
  • Seizures
  • Allergies
  • Anxiety issues - storm phobias, separation anxiety
  • Constipation, megacolon
  • Palliative care for cancer or kidney failure 
  • Anorexia
  • Geriatric weakness syndrome
  • Vestibular syndrome
  • GI problems - vomiting, diarrhea
  • Recurrent infections - bladder infections, FLUTD, sinusitis
  • Canine Cognitive Dysfunction (Doggie Alzheimer's)
We are excited about being able to offer additional techniques to help our patients heal and live long and healthy lives!  If you have any questions please call us at (630) 859-0471 or Email foxridgevet@yahoo.com.  An informative video can be viewed on our website acupuncture page at www.foxridgevet.com .




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