Medication Isn't the Only Way to Alleviate a Pet's Pain

Pets tend to be stubborn when it comes to taking medicine. Cats, for instance, have been known to spit out pills. If your pet is dealing with a serious health condition and you don't want to cause more discomfort by force-feeding them medication, consider alternative medicine.

Earth Angels Veterinary Hospital in Wappingers Falls, NY provides the following services for pain management:

Acupuncture: This practice originated in China as a means of alleviating pain and stress. Our staff carefully places acupuncture needles at strategic points on the body to stimulate the nerves, muscles and connective tissue in pets.

Cryo surgery: Extremely cold temperatures can destroy soft tissue and numb sensory nerves, which can help alleviate pain in pets with cancer. Despite its name, cryo surgery doesn't involve cutting into the skin; super-cooled liquid is applied directly to the tissue.

CBD oil: Derived from the hemp plant, CBD oil contains compounds that are thought to help pets calm down. Dosage varies based on the size of your pet, so check with your veterinarian before you give your pet any treats containing CBD oil.


Call 845-227-7297 now to learn more about these alternatives to prescription medication.