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VETERINARY ACUPUNCTURE

Richard A. Mathes, DVM, CVA

Have you been disappointed with the results of conventional veterinary

medicine with your pets? Are you dealing with pets that are

experiencing problems with aging, auto immune disease, or orthopedic

issues? As a conventionally trained veterinarian I too experienced

frustration with problems that seemed to have no solution according

to the standard methodology. Early in my career I had the good

fortune of being exposed to Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese

Medicine by some of the pioneers of Veterinary Acupuncture. The

gift of Governing Vessel 26 (a resuscitation point)* was all it took to

plant a seed in me to seek out as much as I could in the Complimentary

and Alternative Medicine field. It started with IVAS certification

in Veterinary Acupuncture in 1993 and from there VOM Chiropractic

and TCM Herbs were added in to my repertoire. What I try to offer

people and their pets now is the best of both worlds – “Conventional

Western Medicine” and “Alternative and Complimentary Medicine”.

There is no doubt conventional medicine is invaluable in terms of the

diagnostic information that can be obtained and acted on with today’s

modern technology. However, sometimes having a definitive diagnosis

is not enough if the only treatment options are risky surgery

and harsh medicines. What the alternative therapies offer is a way

for the patient to get back to a more balanced state and thereby help

the body heal itself. If you are interested in learning more or perhaps

scheduling a consultation for your pet check at Lori’s for upcoming

seminar dates or visit www.Pumpkinhillvet.com

*GV 26 is located in the midline just below the nostrils and above

the lower margin of the upper lip. I have used this point in newborns

that are slow to start breathing on their own at birth. With your finger

tip “peck” the point like a chicken and you will cause an increase in

heart rate and respiration.