Alternative veterinary therapies

Hydrotherapy is a rehabilitation technique that harnesses the physical properties of water to restore joint mobility and build muscle strength in animals.

Post-operative rehabilitation is a structured recovery programme that helps dogs and cats regain mobility safely and effectively following surgery.

Veterinary sports medicine focuses on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of injuries resulting from intense physical activity in companion animals.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a procedure in which an animal breathes pure oxygen inside a pressurised chamber at atmospheric pressure levels above normal.

Veterinary physiotherapy involves the assessment and treatment of movement difficulties, pain, and recovery following injuries or surgery.

Chiropractic is a manual therapy focused on diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders, particularly those involving the spine and joints.

Osteopathy is a hands-on therapy that treats the musculoskeletal system, fascia, joints, and internal organs as a functional whole.

Myofascial massage, also known as myofascial release, is a hands-on therapy technique in which the practitioner applies gentle, sustained pressure to release tension in the fascia

Kinesiology taping involves applying a stretchy, self-adhesive cotton tape to the skin of the animal.

Craniosacral therapy is a gentle manual technique in which the therapist uses light touch on the skull, spine, and sacrum to detect and balance the rhythms of the craniosacral syst

Acupuncture is a therapeutic technique in which a specially trained veterinarian inserts very fine needles into precisely defined points on the animal's body.

Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine based on the principle that highly diluted substances can relieve symptoms similar to those they would cause in undiluted form.

Western herbal medicine, or phytotherapy, uses medicinal plants from the European and North American traditions to support animal health.

Ozone therapy is a complementary treatment method in which medical-grade ozone – a mixture of oxygen and ozone – is used to support recovery in pets affected by a range of conditio

Chinese veterinary herbal medicine is a branch of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM) that uses plant-based ingredients to support animal health and address a range of c

Hirudotherapy is a therapeutic practice that uses medicinal leeches (Hirudo medicinalis) for the localised treatment of certain conditions in animals.

Bioresonance is an alternative method in which a device uses low-frequency electromagnetic signals to detect and analyse energy patterns in an animal's body.

Laser therapy is a non-invasive treatment method that uses directed light at specific wavelengths to promote tissue healing and relieve pain.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive treatment that delivers high-energy acoustic pulses into targeted tissue.

Electromagnetic therapy, commonly referred to as PEMF (pulsed electromagnetic field therapy), is a non-invasive treatment in which a device delivers low-frequency electromagnetic p

TENS/EMS electrostimulation is a physiotherapy technique that uses controlled electrical impulses to relieve pain or stimulate muscle activity.

Stem cell therapy is a regenerative treatment that uses stem cells to repair damaged tissue in animals.

Clinical and therapeutic nutrition is a veterinary discipline that uses tailored dietary plans as an active part of managing or treating disease in pets.