Blue Heron Acupuncture-Animals

Blue Heron Acupuncture-Animals Carol Hetherington provides acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Reiki to promote your pet's health and wel

Blue Heron Acupuncture provides high quality, individualized healthcare for a wide variety of health conditions. I utilize acupuncture, Chinese herbs and Reiki to promote health and wellness for animals of every age throughout all stages of life. Many people bring their pets initially to see me because they are experiencing distress or discomfort and need immediate relief for them. While acupunctu

re is a very powerful tool for alleviating the symptoms of pain and illness, there is so much more that this medicine can do. Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is a complete system of health care widely used in many places throughout the world. TCM treats a large variety of acute and chronic conditions as well as helping with health maintenance and disease prevention. In fact, the United States National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the World Health Organization (WHO) both endorse acupuncture as an effective treatment for many common health problems. I strongly believe that acupuncture and herbs should be an integral part of a pet's plan for wellness because TCM not only addresses the symptoms of illness, but also the root imbalances that can cause disease in the first place. At Blue Heron Acupuncture I will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan for your beloved pet, that utilizes their body’s own natural capacity to heal itself. You will experience compassionate, effective care in a relaxing, supportive atmosphere that will help build and sustain their health and maximize yours and their sense of well being and quality of life.

08/05/2025

Dog enrichment ideas provide a way for a dog to engage their instincts to sniff, lick, chew and explore nondestructively in the comfort of the home.

08/03/2025
08/01/2025

The signs of pain in your dog can be subtle. With signs like lethargy, aversion to being touched, and pacing often passing unnoticed.

07/30/2025

It still makes me upset when I hear of yet another dog who is going in for their "yearly vaccines". But then I wonder - are people aware of titers? 🩸

Vaccine antibody titer tests are an AMAZING tool (a simple blood test) that your veterinarian can use to measure the level of antibodies in your dog's bloodstream for specific diseases, such as distemper, parvovirus, or rabies.

By measuring the antibodies, we are able to see if we in fact do need to re-vaccinate, and therefore reduce the risk of over-vaccinating our dogs.

PS: Studies have shown that parvo and distemper have a minimum duration of immunity of 7 years by challenge!

07/27/2025

Prebiotic Toppers for your Dog's Bowl! 🫐

While dogs and cats don’t require added starch to be healthy, they do need healthy sources of fiber to maintain a thriving microbiome🦠, and consumption of only protein and healthy fats are inadequate for this purpose. Their gastrointestinal ecosystems need fiber-dense roughage (aka the prebiotic fibers that constitute “good carbs”) without the added glycemic index/sugar spike of consuming refined, highly processed starch. The “good carbs/bad carbs” discussion can be summed up by most nutritionists in one statement: there’s a big metabolic difference between eating broccoli and eating white bread.

🥄Start with small amounts, rotate ingredients, and serve raw or lightly steamed.

👉 You can find more on building a better bowl with the right fiber-rich foods and fresh toppers in our book The Forever Dog LIFE - packed with practical tips, recipes, and nutrition insights.

07/21/2025

Rescue dogs who learn to love their crates will use them independently. The rule when crate training a rescue dog is not to overdo it.

07/21/2025

How long does it take a dog to adjust to a new home? It depends on the dog, but with clear routines, and patience you can help a new dog adjust.

07/21/2025

Dandruff in dogs is a nuisance, and it can signal health issues. Dandruff can be treated naturally with brushing, grooming, and nutrition.

07/09/2025

Adopting a rescue dog helps a dog in need, and you gain a lifelong companion. However, you need to be prepared by asking question about the dog.

07/05/2025

It's all happening! This Monday we will officially open our doors to the public.

For routine spay/neuter surgeries, please email [email protected]

For non-routine surgeries, please have your referring veterinarian fill out the referral form on our website: LILVC.ORG

At this time, we do not accept walk-in appointments. We appreciate your patience as we get underway!

We are so excited to help families throughout the community get the care they need!

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Franklin, MA

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

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(401) 528-9980

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