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Veterinary Acupuncture

A gentle approach to relieve pain, improve mobility, and support your companion’s well-being.

When acupuncture can help

Acupuncture is often used in conjunction with medical or surgical treatments to support:
Veterinary acupuncture is a medical practice used to support the body’s natural healing process. By stimulating specific points, it can help reduce discomfort, decrease inflammation, and promote a better quality of life — particularly for animals living with chronic pain or mobility limitations.

Musculoskeletal pain

Arthritis, stiffness, lameness

Recovery

Post-surgical and post-traumatic

Neurological disorders

Certain types of paralysis, weakness, nerve pain

Discomfort

Chronic or recurrent

Mobility support

In aging animals

Stress and anxiety management

In some sensitive animals

Each animal is evaluated individually to determine whether acupuncture is appropriate and how it can be integrated into the care plan.

What a session looks like

A consultation begins with a comprehensive evaluation of your animal: medical history, examination, treatment goals, and a recommended plan.
The needles used are very fine and sterile. Most animals tolerate the session well many relax quickly.

Duration

The first visit is generally longer, with subsequent sessions adjusted based on progress.

Frequency

Sessions are often closer together at the beginning, then spaced out depending on results.

An integrated approach tailored to your animal

Veterinary acupuncture is not a “stand-alone” approach. It is part of a comprehensive care plan and can be combined with other treatments (medication, physiotherapy, weight management, rehabilitation, etc.), depending on your companion’s needs.

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Would you like to know whether acupuncture could help your animal? Our team is here to guide you and provide a tailored recommendation.
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Our veterinary acupuncture specialists

Dr Nathalie Nissaire

DMV, CVA
CENTREDMVET Montreal

Dr Helaine Haltrecht

DMV, CVA
CENTREDMVET Montreal

Specialty available at the following CENTREDMVET locations

CENTREDMVET Quebec City

1301, Av. Jules-Verne, L’Ancienne-Lorette,
QC, G2E 6L6
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CENTREDMVET Montreal

2300, 54e Avenue, Montréal (Lachine), QC, H8T 3R2
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Facing the exceptional,
together and as a team.