There are many conditions that can benefit from a combination of western medicine and acupuncture for dogs.
Gastrointestinal Problems
Acupuncture may help dogs suffering from diarrhea.
Skin Conditions
If your dog is being treated for allergic dermatitis or lick granulomas (a skin lesion that develops from a dog consistently licking or biting in one particular area — commonly on the front legs), acupuncture may be used as a complementary treatment.
Arthritis & Degenerative Joint Disease
Chronic pain and loss of mobility from joint disease are the most common reasons pet parents seek dog acupuncture.
Cancer Side Effects
Acupuncture is often used to help improve energy and reduce pain, nausea and loss of appetite associated with cancer or cancer treatments.
Intervertebral Disc Disease & Nerve Pain
Dogs who have a bulging disc, spinal arthritis or a pinched nerve may experience relief from acupuncture.
Surgery
Acupuncture may help relieve pain and anxiety surrounding surgery and follow-up visits to the veterinarian.
Hormonal or Metabolic Conditions
Dogs who suffer from hormonal conditions like Cushing's syndrome, hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus or Addison's disease may find relief through acupuncture. Dogs with liver or kidney disease may also experience benefits.
Trauma
Dogs who've been bitten, hit by a car, broken a bone or experienced other trauma that caused pain and inflammation may benefit from acupuncture.
Seizures from Epilepsy
Acupuncture may reduce seizures in dogs with epilepsy.