Dogs in Motion now offers canine acupuncture appointments

Canine Acupuncture- Dr Sara Baldey

Canine acupuncture appointments are now available at Dogs In Motion by Veterinarian Dr Sara Baldey. Acupuncture is an ancient branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It is used in both people and animals for thousands of years.  Acupuncture utilises the body’s own ability to heal itself. Through this, it establishes health and balance in the patient. This is mediated through the stimulation of various body systems: the nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system and lymphatic system.

Acupuncture is a safe and drug-free therapy, beneficial for many patients including those with:

  • Arthritis
  • Chronic pain
  • Spinal or neurological conditions
  • Back and neck pain
  • Poor mobility

A veterinary referral is recommended but is not essential. Acupuncture if often forms part of your pet's overall rehabilitation plan.

Please call the clinic on (03) 9553 0896 to book an appointment or for further information.

Laser Mm And Kasey

Cold Laser Therapy

Canine Cold Laser Therapy is a safe and non-invasive method of using an ASA Veterinary Laser to accelerate the healing process of injuries in your dog. The following is a list of some of the treatments Laser Therapy can be used for:

  • Post Orthopedic Surgery – for reducing pain, swelling and inflammation and accelerating healing
  • Post spinal surgery- for reducing pain and accelerating healing
  • Arthritis– hip, elbow, carpus, tarsus: to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain
  • Tendon injury – to reduce pain and accelerate healing
  • Ligament injury including cruciate injury- to reduce pain and accelerate healing
  • Wounds slow to heal including suture reactions- accelerates healing
  • Back pain – for reduction of pain, and inflammation
  • Fracture repair – to accelerate healing
  • Wound healing: wounds healing by secondary intention can have their healing time dramatically reduced.

Please call the clinic on (03) 9553 0896 to book an appointment or for further information.

Dogs in Motion article on the benefits of massage for older dogs by Michelle Monk

Remedial Massage

The benefits of canine remedial massage include improved mobility, joint and muscle ease, improved blood flow, faster injury recovery and much more.

Canine remedial massage appointments are now available at Dogs In Motion either directly without the need for a physiotherapy assessment or as part of a specific rehabilitation program with your physiotherapist. (A veterinary referral is recommended if your dog does not have a working diagnosis.)

Please call the clinic on (03) 9553 0896 to book an appointment or for further information.