At Para Hills Veterinary Clinic, we understand that there should always be options for medical care. That's why we offer conventional and alternative therapies, including acupuncture, herbal remedies, and nutritional care for your furry friend. Our veterinarians are not just focused on treating the body but also consider all the variables that influence physical health and wellbeing.

Acupuncture is one of the alternative therapies we offer, a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) that involves using sterile needles or lasers to stimulate specific points on your pet's body. By stimulating these points, acupuncture aims to restore the body's balance and enable self-healing. Our qualified and experienced veterinary acupuncturists, Dr Cathy Skinner and Dr Jo Elliott, will thoroughly examine your pet before treatment starts, which often involves collecting an in-depth history of environmental and emotional situations affecting your pet's condition.

Acupuncture directly affects the flow of energy or "Qi" throughout your pet's body, resulting in pain relief, increased immune response, cardiovascular changes, neurotransmitter changes, and more. Acupuncture can effectively treat various conditions, including pain, musculoskeletal problems, nervous disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, eyes, ears, skin conditions, geriatric complaints, cardiovascular issues, and urinary problems.

If you're interested in alternative therapies like acupuncture for your pet, talk to one of our friendly staff or make an appointment to see Dr Cathy Skinner, our Senior Veterinarian and International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) accredited acupuncturist. We'll work with you to determine the best treatment for your furry friend's needs.