Equine Acupuncture Referrals
Frequently asked questions
Will my horse or pony object to the treatment?
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Most horses and ponies accept the treatment and show little discomfort on insertion of the needles.
However, it is important that the patient is not in any way upset by the treatment, so if he or she is particularly nervous or sore, light sedation may be used for the first treatment. This does not reduce the effectiveness of acupuncture.
My horse hates injections!
Don't worry, there is usually a way to get round this. Many owners are surprised that following careful insertion of one or two needles, the horse becomes very relaxed and may even look as though it has been sedated. Acupuncture should never be stressful for the patient so in some cases laser acupuncture may be used or the horse lightly sedated.
Will my insurance company pay for the treatment?
Most insurance companies include acupuncture in their veterinary cover.