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Beths always had a love of animals and began working in a local
veterinary hospital during high school. She continued to work in
various veterinary hospitals throughout college and acupuncture
school, knowing that one day she hoped to include animals in her
acupuncture practice. In September 2006, she became Certified in
Animal Acupuncture after completing the 187 hour Animal
Acupuncture Certification Course required in the State of
Maryland. Beth is extremely happy to be making house calls for
dogs, cats, rabbits, ferrets, and birds to receive acupuncture.
She provides acupuncture in the comfort of the animals own home
in Baltimore, Carroll, Howard, and Montgomery Counties. Barn
calls are also available to treat horses. Give your pet the gift
of this amazing healing modality . Call Beth at 410-591-2644 to
schedule an appointment today.
Facts About Animal Acupuncture
Acupuncture is meant to complement, not replace traditional
veterinary care. Animals must be seen by their veterinarian for
an exam within the 2 weeks prior to their first acupuncture
treatment. A copy of your veterinary receipt will be needed on
the day of your first visit. This is required by Maryland law.
Acupuncture has been used to successfully treat animals for
over 3,000 years.
Acupuncture needles are thin, stainless steel, sterilized,
prepackaged, and disposed of after each use.
Side effects of acupuncture are rare and most animals become
very relaxed during treatment.
How Acupuncture Can Help Your Pet
Acupuncture is indicated for a variety of conditions in animals
such as:
Behavioral Problems
Dermatological Issues
Gastrointestinal Problems
Musculoskeletal Conditions
Skin Issues
Respiratory Problems
Urinary Disorders
Some common symptoms in small and large animals that acupuncture
is effective in treating are:
Allergies
Arthritis
Back Pain & Soreness
Chronic Cough
Constipation & Diarrhea
Hip Dysplasia
Incontinence
Lick Granulomas
Muscle and Ligament Strains and Sprains
Non-Specific Lameness
Sinusitis
Spinal Disc Disease
Vomiting
Acupuncture is also very helpful in strengthening the immune
system in many circumstances such as Lyme Disease, Kidney
Failure, and old age.
Animals who receive ongoing acupuncture treatments:
Are sick less often
Show a quicker recovery time from illness and surgery
Show a quicker response time to traditional veterinary care
Show improvements in vitality, stamina, and mobility
Have an improved sense of overall well being
Your Pets Treatment Experience
During the first visit we will speak at length about your pets
health concerns and address any questions you may have about
acupuncture and the healing process. We will also discuss your
pets health history in detail, followed by a physical
examination. The goal of the first appointment is to assess the
underlying conditions that have led to your pets current
symptoms. Following the initial consultation, ideally your pet
will be seen in weekly sessions for 4-5 treatments. A longer
series of treatments may be required for pets with chronic long
term problems, and acute problems may require just 2-3
treatments. Treatment sessions may be over in as little as five
minutes or last as long as a half an hour, depending on your
pets condition. As your pet experiences an improvement in
symptoms, treatments can be spaced out to every other week, once
a month, and eventually seasonally.
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