Once you have made an appointment, Turning Point Vet will arrive at your barn with all the necessary equipment. The initial visit will include a brief physical, neurological, lameness, and myofascial/motion (tissue and muscle) exam. After these assessments, your pet will receive their first acupuncture and/or chiropractic treatment. The main focus of this visit is obtaining a complete and accurate medical diagnosis, setting up a treatment plan, and starting a treatment course while building trust with the patient. Follow up treatments may be needed based on individual needs.
A chiropractic adjustment is used to improve motion to joints that have less mobility than they should. With an adjustment we can improve how horses are able to use their body and maintain comfort. Chiropractic can be used as a stand alone treatment, but also goes very well with acupuncture.
Chiropractic adjustments are used to help restore motion to joints and the spine to promote nerve transmission and proper mobility.
Chiropractic has the advantage to help sore backs and improve mobility and movement for all species. This therapy is well tolerated and minimal side effects.
Acupuncture for horses can be used to treat musculoskeletal, neurological, and reproductive issues. It is also great to help improve performance, ease stress, and as a maintenance therapy. Treatments are well tolerated and have no drug withdrawals. We utilize dry needling and electro-acupuncture regularly. Because acupuncture can cause pets to be tired, it is recommended not to ride for 24 hours after a treatment.
Dogs and cats usually handle acupuncture treatment very well. For best results, they should be in a relaxed environment. Acupuncture is great for neurological conditions, musculoskeletal dysfunction (including osteoarthritis), and metabolic diseases. Acupuncture should be painless and calming to both you and your beloved pet.
Acupuncture has shown to be a safe and effective way to help with multiple bovine conditions. Additionally, it has no drug withdrawal times, making it ideal for production and show animals. Those that are not halter trained will need to have stocks available for treatment.
Subtle areas of weakness and asymmetry can lead to compensation and injury. Our goal is to prevent injury so you and your horse can reach your riding goals. During a Performance consult we will analyze your horse's movement and perform a thorough biomechanical assessment to create a therapy plan.
Get your horse back to work the safe way. Turning Point can work with owners to build individualized rehab plan based on your horse's injury. No horse or injury is the same, so it helps to map a course to limit reinjury and compensation patterns. We also offer other tools to help in the healing process. Make an appointment for a rehab consult or if you are looking to prevent injury.
Also called "photobiomodulation", laser therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to create therapeutic effects. With this laser device, light interacts with tissues at the cellular level to increase circulation, stimulate cellular regeneration and increase cellular function. Laser therapy has many similar effects as acupuncture, but is completely non-invasive.
There have been extensive controlled scientific studies that have shown laser therapy's ability to help with:
- Osteoarthritis
- Muscle strains
- Tendon/Ligament Strains
- Wound healing
- Neck/Back Pain
- Neurological issues/ nerve regeneration
Similar to acupuncture, improvement can be seen after the first treatment, but most patient require a few treatments before significant results are visible. Patients with more severe pain/injury may take longer to see an improvement. In these cases, a laser is available for rental to be used daily. This will help speed healing and improve comfort more quickly.
Is it safe?
Laser therapy is one of the safest non-invasive therapies that we have today. No restraint or sedation is needed for your pet to receive this treatment. As with acupuncture most animals enjoy the calming effect and will sit quietly for their treatment. An exam is needed before beginning laser therapy as it is not recommended with some types of cancer.
Laser Therapy for acute tendon injury
Additional farm call charge, typically $50, is based on location. Discounts for multiple pets.
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Additionally, we will collect a full history to tailor treatment to any prior medical needs. This is needed for an accurate diagnosis and to determine an appropriate treatment plan. You will be able to receive a record of this treatment that can also be sent to any referring veterinarian.
With a thorough exam we can determine which treatments are best suited for your horse's
This includes a full body exam of each joint and applying adjustments where needed including: head, neck, all 4 limbs, ribs/sternum, back and pelvic.
Acupuncture treatments use tiny needles inserted at specific location to reduce pain and inflammation and improve nerve stimulation. This can include needles alone or the additional use of a micro electrical current.
Equine Rehab is not just for injured horses. We provide a thorough consultation to help build areas of subtle weakness to prevent injury. If your horse is injured, we can provide therapy to help with healing and create a tailored plan to maintain muscle and get back to work safely.
Current clients have the ability to rent a therapy laser to be used at home for horses and small animals. Laser therapy is a great option for acute injuries (esp. tendons/ligaments) and helping with pain from arthritis. The My Pet Laser 2 can be rented on a weekly basis to be used at home or in the barn. Patients must be current clients with a recent exam to create an appropriate treatment plan.
Currently we are unable to do house calls but can make appointments through affiliated clinics.
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This comprehensive consultation will provide a more accurate medical diagnosis and identify subtle areas of pain to outline a treatment plan. A full visual depiction of services will be provided and able to be sent to referring practitioners if desired.
Follow up visit are often needed depending on the medical condition treated. Components of the previous exam will be used to determine progress and continued acupuncture treatment will be performed.
While pets seem to hold their chiropractic adjustments longer than humans, they often need follow up care based on the specific diagnosis.
Large animal services- please call for an estimate
Turning Point Vet provides acupuncture and chiropractic services for small animals on Thursday mornings at The Animal Hospital of Shawnee Hills. This ensures your pet can gain reliable, timely care in a quiet clinic setting. Please contact the clinic to make an appointment.
Phone: (614) 389-6455 call or text
Website: shawneehillsvet.com
Address: 9540 Dublin Road
Powell, Ohio 43065
Cats can be extra difficult to find pain and to treat a myriad of underlying illnesses. Turning Point Vet offers acupuncture, chiropractic and Laser Therapy at Cats Only Veterinary Clinic. At Cats Only your feline friend will be in a safe, calm and quiet environment made just for cats. Please call the clinic to make an appointment:
Phone: 614-459-4105
Website: catsonlyvc.com
Address: 3416 Riverside Drive
Columbus, Ohio 43221
We apologize that we cannot extend credit at this time. Payment is due at the time of service. Cash, check, Venmo and major credit cards are accepted. Please call for an accurate estimate of services.
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