Alternative Therapies for Exotic Pets: Acupuncture & Laser Therapy
At South Texas Avian & Exotic Hospital, we aim to provide comprehensive care for exotic pets, combining routine wellness visits, and the latest in veterinary science with time-tested alternative therapies. Acupuncture and Laser Therapy are part of our holistic approach to pain management and recovery, especially for chronic, persistent, or neuropathic pain.
When paired with traditional treatments, non-pharmacologic therapies can offer significant relief and improve your pet’s quality of life. Dr. Coke, our Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist, has seen firsthand how these therapies can benefit avian and exotic patients, helping them recover from injuries, surgery, or chronic conditions.
Laser Therapy: Accelerating Healing and Reducing Pain
Laser therapy is a non-invasive, drug-free treatment that reduces pain and inflammation and speeds up healing. It uses light energy to penetrate deep tissues, which promotes healing and helps to reduce pain and inflammation.
Why Laser Therapy?
Laser therapy is effective in treating conditions, such as musculoskeletal pain, surgical recovery, and traumatic wounds. It can accelerate healing, reduce swelling, and relieve pain, often in just one session, which makes it an excellent treatment for injuries, arthritis, and chronic pain conditions.
Conditions That Benefit from Laser Therapy
- Surgical recovery (post-surgical healing)
- Traumatic wounds and injuries
- Chronic pain management (osteoarthritis)
- Inflammation reduction and edema control
Chronic Conditions and Aging Pets
Laser therapy benefits pets with osteoarthritis. It helps manage pain and improve mobility, particularly for older pets and often improves function with minimal side effects.
Acupuncture: A Holistic Approach to Pain Relief
Did you know acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat various ailments in humans and animals? Acupuncture uses small needles to stimulate specific points on the body, helping to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, promote healing, and support immune function. We often recommend acupuncture in combination with other treatments to address conditions such as arthritis or nerve injuries.
Acupuncture can benefit pets with:- Traumatic nerve injuries
- Neuromusculoskeletal injuries
- Chronic spinal and osteoarthritic pain
- Degenerative joint diseases and arthritis
If you want to learn more about how acupuncture and laser therapy can benefit your pet, schedule a consultation with one of our veterinarians today.