Integrative Medicine for Pets in Jeffersonville

Alternative Treatments for Pets in Southern Indiana & Central Kentucky

At Eastside Animal Hospital, we work hard to improve your pet’s overall well-being and quality of life. That’s why we provide integrative medicine treatments for pets in Jeffersonville, including laser therapy and chiropractic care, in addition to our standard wellness services.

To see how integrative medicine can help your animal companion, give us a call at (812) 370-5617 or contact us online.

Veterinary Acupuncture

Eastside Animal Hospital is now offering veterinary acupuncture services to our patients. Acupuncture is a holistic, non-invasive, and virtually painless method to help injured animals heal by promoting increased blood flow and circulation. When properly administered by a trained professional, acupuncture is one of the safest forms of treatment. Know that your pet is in excellent hands with Dr. Hays our in-house acupuncturist expert.

While not a cure-all, acupuncture can be used to treat a variety of ailments in pets, including:

• Gastrointestinal issues
• Dermatological issues
• Muscle spasms
• Musculoskeletal issues
• Respiratory issues
• Reproductive problems

Contact us today to learn more about how acupuncture can help your pet and if your pet is the right candidate for this holistic approach.

We Offer Laser Therapy

Pet laser therapy is an FDA-approved, non-invasive treatment that helps to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and promote healing. Here’s how it works: during laser therapy, an intense beam of light is used to penetrate deeply into tissue. This light stimulates the cells in your pet’s body, increasing circulation and prompting a healing response. As a result of this, your pet experiences a reduction in both pain and inflammation. We proudly use the Companion® brand laser, one of the most advanced veterinary tools available, for our laser therapy sessions.

Benefits of Laser Therapy for Pets

Laser therapy has been used to provide relief to pets suffering from a variety of conditions, including:

• Arthritis
• Cystitis
• Degenerative joint disease
• Infections
• Lick granulomas
• Neurological conditions
• Other conditions that result in inflammation
• Sprains, strains, and fractures that don’t require surgery
• Wounds

Many additional benefits accompany pet laser therapy. Treatments are non-invasive and pain-free. In fact, the penetrating light creates a warm, soothing sensation with most pets experiencing immediate pain relief after treatment begins. Therapy sessions are typically short, lasting no longer than a few minutes and cause no known side-effects.

Pet Chiropractic Care

Just as with humans, pet chiropractic care involves adjusting the joints using the hands or special instruments. We are pleased to have a veterinarian on staff who is certified by the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) to offer this service for our patients. During your pet’s chiropractor exam at our Jeffersonville animal hospital, we’ll examine their gait and conduct a neurological exam, which helps us determine the best course of treatment. We’ll also discuss their medical history and any previous x-rays or tests.

Pet chiropractic care can treat:

• Bowel disorders
• Muscle spasms
• Neck or back pain
• Post-surgical care
• Sports injuries

If you have any questions about our integrative pet medicine services in Jeffersonville or if you’d like to schedule an appointment, give us a call at (812) 370-5617.