A Whole-Pet Approach to Healing.
Sometimes the best care for your pet draws from more than one tradition. Alternative and integrative therapies can play a meaningful role alongside traditional veterinary medicine—helping manage pain, support recovery, and improve quality of life for pets with chronic conditions, mobility challenges, or other ongoing needs. At Lunenburg Veterinary Hospital, we offer these services thoughtfully, using approaches with real evidence behind them and applying them where they’re genuinely likely to help. Whether your pet is recovering from surgery, navigating arthritis, or simply needs a little extra support, we’re here to help you explore every option.
Pet Laser Therapy
Laser therapy uses targeted light energy to reduce inflammation, ease pain, and support tissue healing—all without medication, needles, or downtime. It’s commonly used to help pets recovering from surgery, manage arthritis, heal from soft tissue injuries, or deal with chronic skin conditions. Sessions are quick, painless, and most pets actually enjoy them—many doze off during treatment. Depending on your pet’s condition, we may recommend a series of sessions to achieve the best results, with adjustments made based on their response.
Pet Acupuncture
Veterinary acupuncture involves the careful placement of thin needles at specific points on your pet’s body to stimulate circulation, support the nervous system, and help relieve pain. It’s most often used for arthritis and joint conditions, chronic pain, post-surgical recovery, and certain neurological issues. Most pets tolerate acupuncture remarkably well—some even relax into a nap during treatment. We’ll talk through what acupuncture can realistically offer your pet, how often sessions are recommended, and how it fits alongside the rest of their care plan.
Pet Chiropractic Care
Chiropractic care for pets focuses on spinal and joint alignment to support comfort, mobility, and overall function. It can be particularly helpful for pets with chronic back pain, mobility limitations, or stiffness from age or injury, and is often used alongside other therapies, such as laser or rehabilitation. Our approach is gentle, evidence-informed, and tailored to your pet’s specific needs—not a one-size-fits-all adjustment. We’ll always start by understanding what’s going on before recommending whether chiropractic care is the right fit.
Pet Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy
Just like people, pets recovering from surgery, injury, or chronic conditions often benefit from structured rehabilitation. Our physical therapy services may include guided exercises, range-of-motion work, manual techniques, and at-home programs designed to rebuild strength, restore mobility, and prevent reinjury. Rehab is also a powerful tool for senior pets managing arthritis or general age-related decline—helping them stay active, comfortable, and engaged in the things they love. We’ll build a plan that fits your pet’s needs and your real-life schedule.
More Tools, More Possibilities.
The best veterinary care often comes from combining approaches and using the right tool for the right moment in your pet’s life. Alternative therapies aren’t a replacement for traditional medicine, and they’re not the right fit for every pet or every condition. But for the right cases, they can make a meaningful difference in comfort, recovery, and quality of life. We’re here to help you understand what’s available, what’s likely to help your pet, and how to build a care plan that draws from everything we have to offer.
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