What is Acupuncture?
According to The Association of British Veterinary Acupuncturists (ABVA), acupuncture has evolved
from the ancient art of placing needles into special locations on the body to alleviate pain, improve recovery rates and increase resistance to disease.
It has been practiced by the Chinese and other Eastern cultures for thousands of years and may be used to treat a wide variety of illnesses.
What happens during treatment?
Fine needles are inserted into your pet’s body at specific points. These needles are then moved by the Vet.
Is acupuncture safe?
Acupuncture is extremely safe when practiced correctly. Under UK law, animal acupuncture can only be administered by an appropriately qualified Veterinary Surgeon. The monitoring and removal of acupuncture needles may be undertaken by a Registered Veterinary Nurse.
How many treatments will my pet need?
Most conditions can benefit from 3-5 treatments delivered at weekly intervals, with progressively wider intervals between treatments as soon as a significant improvement is noted.
How long does a typical treatment last?
Sessions typically take between 25-35 minutes from start to finish.
Pets that are aggressive or fearful can create a safety issue for the Vet administering acupuncture. It’s also not possible to sedate animals so they can receive acupuncture treatment. It is for these reasons we unfortunately have to decline administering acupuncture therapy to these pets. Our team will be happy to advise on other treatment options which are available.
What are the costs involved?
First session £80.00 (inc vat)
Follow up session £60.00 (inc vat)
A course of 4 x sessions booked in advance is £200.00 (inc vat)
How to enquire
If your pet has a condition that you believe could benefit from acupuncture, please speak to our team.
Our experienced vet Sarah Riconda performs the treatment, she is happy to discuss your pets individual requirements before booking.
We can also provide this treatment to pets registered at other vet surgeries, we’re also happy to receive external referrals from other practices.
