Mandarin Animal Hospital
South Jacksonville Holistic Pet Services
Veterinary Acupuncture
Acupuncture, the stimulation of specific points on the body using needles, has long been one of the most common types of holistic medicine for pets and humans alike.
Acupuncture points contain nerve bundles, clusters of blood vessels, and a concentration of mast cells that release histamine and other chemicals when stimulated – including endorphins and enkephalins, the body's natural painkillers.
Treatable Conditions:
- Pain and stiffness (arthritis, etc.)
- Muscle pain or spasms
- Respiratory problems (asthma, etc.)
- Chronic urinary tract infections
- Kidney disease
- Intestinal diseases (IBD, etc.)
- Neurologic conditions (seizures, etc.)
- General care of elderly pets
Acupuncture complements, but does not replace, the use of traditional treatments. All pets undergoing Jacksonville veterinary acupuncture should be treated medically or surgically as appropriate prior to acupuncture.
Acupuncture is one of the safest therapies available. Treatments last anywhere from 10 seconds to 30 minutes and are often repeated once to a few times weekly for four to six weeks.
Herbal Medicine for Pets
Herbal approaches have been developed for the management of almost all conditions that challenge conventional veterinary medicine. These include:
- Epilepsy
- Chronic kidney failure
- Chronic lameness
- Hormonal disorders
- Behavioral disorders
- Allergic skin disease
- Liver failure
- Inflammatory bowel disease
Our South Jacksonville veterinarians believe that in some cases using herbal remedies produces improved outcomes and fewer side effects than many pharmaceutical products. Research has shown that certain herbs can:
- Reduce pain
- Reduce inflammation
- Improve blood flow through damaged tissues
- Reduce reliance on conventional medications
- Support the liver, kidney, heart & immune system
Veterinary Laser Therapy
Our animal hospital in South Jacksonville have invested in a therapeutic laser, which we use on our patients following surgery or an injury and to help manage a range of chronic and acute conditions.
The Facts
- Laser therapy is painless
- It's an FDA-approved medical procedure
- It uses low-level lasers
- It stimulates the natural healing capabilities of cells
This form of veterinary laser therapy is effective at:
- Promoting healing on a cellular level
- Decreasing inflammation after surgery or injury
- Reducing symptoms of arthritis or otitis
- Increasing joint mobility
- Relieving pain common to geriatric pets
As the injured area returns to normal, function is restored and pain is relieved, allowing your pet to quickly return to his or her normal activities.
What Conditions Does Laser Therapy Treat?
Wound healing, including:
- Post-operative incisions
- Infected wounds
- Burns
- Snake bites
Skin conditions, including:
- Dandruff
- Dermatitis
- Cat bite abscesses
- Eczema
- Eosinophilic granulomas
- Frostbite
- Panniculitis
- Pododermatitis
- Pyoderma
Pain caused by musculoskeletal disorders, such as:
- Cruciate ligament injury
- Hip dysplasia
- Elbow dysplasia
- Intervertebral disc disease
- Degenerative myelopathy
- Neck pain
- Back pain
- Paralysis
- Loss of motor control
- Osteoarthritis
- Post-operative fracture repair
- Degenerative joint disease
