Equine Acupuncture

Sam, an older Appaloosa gelding receives electroacupuncture for ERU.

Veterinary acupuncture is used mainly for functional problems such as those involving noninfectious inflammation, paralysis, or pain. For small animals, acupuncture has been used for treating arthritis, hip dysplasia, feline asthma, diarrhea, and certain reproductive problems. For larger animals, acupuncture has been used for treating lameness facial nerve paralysis, allergic dermatitis, respiratory problems, nonsurgical colic, and certain reproductive disorders.

In California acupuncturists work under the supervision of a veterinarian. 

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Electroacupuncture is a form of acupuncture where a small electric current is passed between pairs of acupuncture needles. Electroacupuncture is quite similar to traditional acupuncture in that the same points are stimulated during treatment. The needles are then attached to a device that generates continuous electric pulses using small clips. These devices are used to adjust the frequency and intensity of the impulse being delivered, depending on the condition being treated. Electroacupuncture uses two needles at time so that the impulses can pass from one needle to the other. 

Acupuncture for navicular disease