Acupuncture
Veterinary acupuncture, for comfort that lasts
An evidence-informed, gentle way to ease pain and improve mobility — offered by Dr. Wilcox alongside your pet’s traditional veterinary care, right here in La Jolla.
Modern pain relief, thousands of years in the making.
Veterinary acupuncture uses fine, sterile needles at specific points to stimulate the body’s own pain-relieving and healing responses. It’s most powerful as part of a multimodal pain-management plan — working alongside medication, rehabilitation and good everyday care rather than replacing them.
For many older dogs and cats, and for pets with neurologic or chronic conditions, it can meaningfully improve comfort, mobility and quality of life. Most animals find treatment deeply relaxing — many drift off to sleep mid-session.
Conditions acupuncture may ease.
Acupuncture is often most valuable for pain and mobility problems — especially when we combine it with the rest of your pet’s care.
- Arthritis & osteoarthritis
- Chronic pain
- IVDD & back pain
- Neurologic conditions
- Mobility & rehabilitation
- Quality of life