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Acupuncture directly affects the flow of energy or “Qi” throughout your pet’s body, resulting in pain relief, increased immune response, cardiovascular changes, neurotransmitter changes, and more. Acupuncture can effectively treat various conditions, including pain, musculoskeletal problems, nervous disorders, gastrointestinal disorders, eyes, ears, skin conditions, geriatric complaints, cardiovascular issues, and urinary problems.
If you’re interested in alternative therapies like acupuncture for your pet, talk to one of our friendly staff or make an appointment to see Dr Cathy Skinner, our senior veterinarian and International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS) accredited acupuncturist. We’ll work with you to determine the best treatment for your furry friend’s needs.
Para Hills Veterinary Clinic offers pet massage as a safe and effective treatment option for various issues. Whether your dog has a muscle or joint problem, requires post-surgery rehabilitation, or is simply looking for preventative and relaxation treatments, our experienced team is here for you and your furry friend. Massage therapy has been shown to improve mobility, manage joint conditions, and support dogs in their recovery after an injury or surgery. Our skilled therapists use various massage techniques to alleviate pain, reduce inflammation, increase circulation, and promote relaxation. We work closely with our clients to tailor treatment plans to meet their dog’s needs and preferences. If you think your dog could benefit from the therapeutic benefits of massage, please don’t hesitate to contact us to schedule an appointment.
Ensuring the health and safety of your pet during surgery is our utmost concern. It requires a pain management, anaesthetic and monitoring regimen that adheres to the highest principles of quality care. We utilise a multi-parameter monitoring and anaesthesia system to ensure your pet’s safety during all surgeries.
Your pet is examined before surgery, and a pre-surgical blood screen is performed if consented for. The results of these tests and your pet’s past anaesthetic history, breed, pre-existing conditions, and age are used to create an individualised pre-surgery pain medication and anaesthesia protocol for your pet. Pre-medication helps with relaxation and provides pain relief in advance of surgery.
During surgery, your pet is cared for by a well-trained and experienced veterinary nurse using our state-of-the-art monitoring system, which tracks blood pressure, heart rate, respiratory rate and, if needed, body temperature and oxygen level.
After surgery, a trained nurse will be with your pet until they are able to sit up and look around. The nurse will not just be checking their vital signs but also providing the comfort and hugs on your behalf while your pet recovers.
Compassionate Pain Management
We all know pain hurts, but pain also has many other detrimental effects on your pet’s body. Pain slows healing, decreases activity and causes behavioural changes such as aggression, anxiety and depression. Pain worsens diseases like arthritis and potentially some cancers. It also interferes with the bond between you and your pet.
As part of our commitment to keep your pet comfortable and protect the bond you share, we practice the most up-to-date and comprehensive pain management protocol. For surgeries and acute and chronic conditions, we use all our available and safe resources, including local anaesthetics, NSAIDs (non-steroidal medications) and oral and injectable analgesics for the complete comfort of your pet.
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm |
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| Tuesday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Thursday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Friday | 7:00 am - 7:00 pm |
| Saturday | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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