Denver:
2481 N Reading Road, Denver PA 17517
Call (717) 484-0440 |
Text (717) 925-3867
Lititz:
788 Rothsville Road, Lititz, PA 17543
Call (717) 627-3411 |
Text (717) 621-3141
Adamstown Veterinary Hospital began offering acupuncture in June of 2016. TeamAVH is very proud to be able to offer an alternative veterinary service to their patients. Many of the members of TeamAVH have seen the benefits of acupuncture in their own pets and believe it is a great support to a pet’s well being.
Veterinary Medical Acupuncture involves the insertion of very small, sterile needles into specific points (or acupoints) in the body to stimulate specific nerves, muscles, connective tissue and blood vessels. This stimulation helps the animal’s body release natural endorphins and anti-inflammatory molecules, increases blood and lymphatic flow, stimulates the nervous and immune system. These changes helps the body to feel better and heal faster.
Acupuncture has been proven to help animals with pain control due to surgery, injury or arthritis. It also has been beneficial for many other disorders such as vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, intervertebral disc disease, immune diseases, dry eye (KCS), seizures, poor appetite, kidney and heart disease, anxiety, depression and cancer/hospice care.
Acupoints can be stimulated in a variety of ways. These techniques include dry needling, aqu-acupuncture and electro-stimulation. A thorough history and physical examination will be performed to help determine the best treatment protocol. Therapies may involve both Western and Eastern modalities including medications, diagnostic laboratory testing, radiographs, laser therapy and acupuncture.
The goal for each session is to have a calm, relaxing environment. We do not schedule any other procedures for the pet the day of acupuncture. The initial session may take up to 60 minutes which allows the doctor to review the history, complete a thorough physical examination and build a rapport with the patient before any needling is done. Subsequent session may take 30-45 minutes, which allows the doctor to review the patient’s response to the previous treatment and to develop a plan for continued treatment. The actual acupuncture needling time varies. The needles may stay in place from 15-20 minutes depending on the animal’s response to the stimulation.
The number of treatments depends upon the nature, severity and duration of the disease. A single treatment may be enough for an acute condition. A series of 5 to 10 treatments can help many chronic conditions. Some degenerative conditions may need monthly treatments over time. At each visit, the doctor will discuss the patient’s response and determine when and if another treatment is needed.
Over 95% of patients are comfortable with acupuncture therapy. A very thin needle with out a cutting edge is used during acupuncture. Many times the patient does not feel it when it is being placed and may actually become very relaxed and fall asleep during acupuncture therapy.
| Monday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM to 6 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |