Acupuncture is a very safe medical procedure when performed by a qualified veterinarian. The vast majority of patients experience no discomfort and often become more relaxed as the procedure progresses. Human patients report a "tingling" sensation or "heavy" feeling at needle insertion points. Many clients report that their pets are very relaxed and sleep well after a treatment. Acupuncture is often used in veterinary medicine to treat musculoskeletal, neurological, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, reproductive and dermatological problems.
The most common conditions treated with acupuncture are intervertebral disc disease, degenerative myelopathy, central nervous disorders, asthma, and chronic pain from degenerative joint disease (osteoarthritis). Acupuncture sessions will take from 20 minutes to one hour depending on the treatments required. The number of treatments depends on the condition being treated, the severity and duration of disease. Chronic diseases can be most challenging to treat and may require long term treatment. In general most conditions require 3 to 5 treatments before improvement is observed.
If you feel your furry friend could benefit from acupuncture, call one of our offering hospitals to book an appointment!
Dr. Caron-Brummel is a Central Valley native who has spent the last ten years working with local veterinarians to improve the health of dogs, cats, horses, and livestock. Now, she is excited to return as a veterinarian to continue this mission. Dr. Caron-Brummel did her undergraduate work at UC Davis, graduating with a B.S. in Animal Science and a minor in Art History. She also became certified in Animal Massage while in a junior in college. After, she completed veterinary school also at UC Davis. During this time, Dr. Caron-Brummel earned her certification in Veterinary Acupuncture from the Chi Institute. Among Dr. Caron-Brummel’s many veterinary interests are sports medicine and lameness, integrative medicine, small animal surgery, and equine medicine. Outside of work, she enjoys yoga, painting, spending time traveling, horseback riding, and watching the Great British Baking Show. Some of her favorite moments are spent with her Golden Retriever/Great
Pyrenees dog, Hank; two rescue cats, Bucky and Foxy; loving husband, Ray; and wonderful family and friends.
