Pet Acupuncture in Navarre

Do you have a senior pet or a pet suffering from arthritis, joint ailments, gastrointestinal or reproductive disorders? Pet acupuncture can help pets these and many other conditions.

Soundside Animal Hospital in Navarre offers pet acupuncture services for cats and dogs!

Acupuncture is the practice of inserting needles into the body tissue in order to relieve both localized and general pain and inflammation. Acupuncture can stimulate the release of toxins and wastes and improve blood circulation and oxygenation.

Some of the conditions where veterinary acupuncture may be recommended for your pets include:

• Gastrointestinal disorders

• Respiratory problems - sinusitis, laryngitis, bronchial asthma, chronic coughing, pneumonia

• Neurological disorders

• Nerve paralysis

• Musculoskeletal disorders - chronic degenerative joint disease, intervertebral disc disease, spondylosis, hip dysplasia, disunited anconeal process, tendonitis, sprains, muscle spasms

• ​Reproductive, endocrine, and metabolic disorders - ovarian cysts, dystocia, retained placenta, uterine prolapse, mastitis, udder edema, milk fever, hepatitis, jaundice

• Allergies

• Dermatologic disorders - lick granulomas, allergic dermatitis

• Urinary disorders - incontinence, cystitis, urine retention

• Pet emergencies - cardiac arrest or respiratory arrest
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Meet Your Navarre Pet Acupuncturist – Tricia Pharr, DVM, CVA

Dr. Tricia Pharr received a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of West Florida and attended Ross University to obtain a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine. She spent a year of clinical training at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine before practicing in Savannah Georgia for two years. Dr. Pharr joined Soundside Animal Hospital in 2008 and became certified in veterinary acupuncture (CVA) and studied pet acupuncture at the Chi Institute in 2018. She is excited to bring this service to Soundside Animal Hospital to help pets in the Navarre area.