Animal acupuncture in Kuopio
Vet Satu Heng treats pain patients (e.g. osteoarthritis) with acupuncture. Contact booking and we’ll reserve a calm appointment for your pet.
Gentle and effective pain relief
Acupuncture is an ancient, yet still highly regarded treatment in modern veterinary medicine that can provide significant relief in many painful conditions. Pets with osteoarthritis often benefit, as it helps ease pain, reduce inflammation and improve mobility.
Vet Satu Heng is trained in acupuncture and offers this gentle therapy to support your pet’s wellbeing. It’s important to us that your pet feels safe and calm during the visit.
Benefits of acupuncture
- Relieves chronic and acute pain
- Reduces muscle tension and trigger point pain
- Supports the treatment of osteoarthritis and spinal disease
- Improves circulation and tissue oxygenation
- Releases the body’s own pain-relieving endorphins
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Complements medication – can enable dose reduction
A calm moment to aid recovery
Acupuncture sessions are carried out unhurriedly and gently. Most animals accept acupuncture calmly, and many clearly relax during treatment.
- Osteoarthritis and chronic joint pain
- Back problems, intervertebral disc disease and spondylosis
- Myofascial pain and trigger points
- Post-operative rehabilitation and pain management
- Neuropathic pain and paresis
- Supporting quality of life in ageing pets
- Gastrointestinal functional disorders
- Relief of stress and anxiety
Safe and natural care
When performed by a skilled vet, acupuncture is a very safe therapy. It works well alongside medication and can often reduce the need for painkillers.
Booking
Improve your pet’s quality of life with acupuncture
Acupuncture is a gentle, effective way to relieve pain and support wellbeing. Feel free to ask more and book – we’re here for you!
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