Prairie Creek Veterinary Services

06/25/2025

Types of Acupuncture:
Dry Needle Therapy
This is the practice of placing very thin acupuncture needles through the skin into specific acupuncture points. The needles serve to stimulate the points for the desired effect.

Aqua-punture
This is the practice of injecting the acupuncture points with a liquid medium to stimulate the points for a longer amount of time than the dry needles. Sterile saline, lidocaine or vitamin B12 are common fluids that can be injected. We use vitamin B12 with our aquapuncture.

Electro-acupuncture
Small clips are attached to the dry needles in the points we desire to stimulate. The clips have wires attached that are run between certain needles and then attached to the electro unit. Different frequencies and intensities are used to stimulate nerves and reduce painful areas. This is used mainly for animals with higher levels of pain or paralysis.

06/24/2025

This handsome guy receives regular acupuncture for jaw discomfort and chewing, allergies and loose manure. He gets a combination of dry needles and vitamin B12 aqua-puncture for specific points to help these conditions. He is the best patient!

06/24/2025

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06/18/2025

What is acupuncture?
The insertion of needles into specific points on the body, along meridians or channels, with the intention of a therapeutic effect. In short, helping the body to heal itself. All types of acupuncture have the same goals; to reduce pain, increase blood circulation, stimulate hormone release, stimulate stem cells and the immune system, stimulate nerves and the nervous system.

The Chinese believe that energy, or “Qi” gathers at acupuncture points and flows all around the body on meridians that tie all the the points together. If the energy stops flowing, then the points become reactive and there is pain. If the pain is not resolved locally with acupuncture it can continue and cause internal disease over time.

06/17/2025

When I’ve looked up the data on states with the most EIA cases, Texas has the most usually. This is why it’s important to get the Coggins done on horses before purchase and transport. Especially those from out of state!

A U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service investigation confirmed that 21 horses tested positive for equine infectious anemia as of late May across California, Colorado, Oklahoma, and Texas.

06/13/2025

This girl was seen today for neurologic weakness in the hind limbs and neck pain. This is her second acupuncture session. Her neck pain is better and waiting to see improvement in her gait. She will also be starting Chinese herbs for her nerve function. ❤️

06/11/2025

Once a week for the month of June, we will be posting about acupuncture for animals. Come back weekly and post your questions!

Dr. Amy is trained in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Chinese herbal therapies. We offer 3 acupuncture styles and individualized treatment plans for your pets needs. Acupuncture is best known for reducing pain in our western culture but it has a wide variety of applications.

06/08/2025

Did you know we have a website?
It’s never been completely finished but due to domain costs we are closing it in the fall.
Check it out while it’s still there!
prairiecreekvet.com

06/06/2025

Who’s ready for Friday!

05/28/2025

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05/28/2025

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05/15/2025

Some pictures of Dr. Amy and a couple litter checks we have done.
Miniature Schnauzers and Rhodesian Ridgbacks.🩺🤎 Enjoy!