Conditions
in Dogs that respond well to acupuncture include:
Back Pain e.g. spondylitis/spondylosis & disc disease
Spondylosis - A degenerative condition of the spine that may lead to ankylosis (joint restriction due to adhesions/bone union)
Spondylitis - Inflammation of a vertebra, due to trauma or infection. Arthritis e.g. hips, stifles, hocks, elbows, shoulders
Inflammation of a joint. Hip Dysplasia
An abnormal condition of the acetabulum and femoral head (hip joint). Muscle & Ligament sprains/strains and spasms
Strain - Overstretching of muscle fibres, ligaments or tendons.
Sprain - Inflammation of a tendon, ligament or muscle due to excessive stretching of its fibres. May be acute(inflammation, pain, heat, swelling) or chronic. Paralysis/Paresis
Chronic gastrointestinal disease
Any unresolved diarrhoea or constipation Lick granulomas and other chronic skin conditions
Lick granulomas - A skin mass of granulation tissue which forms as a result of incessant licking of a wound, ulcer, or even unbroken skin-in which there may be a local neuritis causing itching of the spot, and resultant licking. Urinary & faecal incontinence
Leakage of urine either intermittently or continuously from the bladder. Most commonly occurs when your animal is lying down but may also be seen during barking or at exercise. Epilepsy
An abrupt, temporary disturbance in brain electrical activity which results in a change in the way the nervous system works. The animal may lose consciousness and will often pass urine or faeces. The episodes recur at variable intervals ranging from hourly to monthly. The exact cause is often unknown. Stress related disorders
Chronic Renal Failure
Immune Dysfunction
May include any disease of the immune system ie the reaction of the body to the presence of a foreign substance. Also includes autoimmune disease ie the animal’s own immune system becomes active against itself.
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