Pets suffering from a range of debilitating conditions can benefit from an innovative service being offered at Townsville's JCUVet – medical acupuncture.
The veterinary clinic, based at JCU's Bebegu Yumba Campus in Douglas, now offers medical acupuncture to support a wide range of conditions in pets, including:
* Acute and chronic pain (e.g., arthritis, musculoskeletal injuries).
* Post-operative recovery and healing.
* Neurological and spinal conditions.
* Inflammatory medical conditions such as Inflammatory Bowel Disease and;
* Enhanced mobility, wellness, and quality of life.
JCUVet Anaesthesia Clinician Dr Gretel Fowler BSc BVSc MANZCVS (Anaesthesia & Analgesia), cVMA (Medical Acupuncture), who is administering the treatment after an extensive period of study and certification, said medical acupuncture works alongside conventional treatments to promote the animal's natural healing abilities.
"This service further adds to the growing number of services at the clinic and strengthens JCUVet's commitment to providing advanced and compassionate care to pets across North Queensland," she said.
"Offered as both an outpatient and inpatient service, it can play a significant role in recovery from surgery and other medical interventions by improving circulation, reducing inflammation, and supporting nerve function.
"We look forward to helping pets live their lives to the fullest with the aid of this treatment."
Pet owners interested in the service can contact JCUVet on 1300 528 838.
