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Holistic veterinary care

Comprehensive veterinary treatment.

Specialised services like acupuncture and McTimoney animal therapy let us treat pets holistically with bespoke care plans — alongside, or instead of, conventional medicine. Your pets deserve the best, and we are here to provide it.

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Veterinary acupuncture

Healing from within.

At Small Paws Veterinary Clinic we adopt a holistic approach to veterinary care, and provide extra skills such as acupuncture.

Sometimes conventional veterinary treatment is not enough — or simply not suited to a particular patient. This is when acupuncture can be used as an adjunct to conventional medicine, or instead of it, to promote the body's natural healing response.

  • Helpful for chronic pain, arthritis and musculoskeletal issues
  • Drug-free option for sensitive or elderly patients
  • Can be combined with conventional veterinary treatment
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When alternative care helps

A complementary approach.

Acupuncture and McTimoney can be used alongside conventional veterinary medicine, or in cases where conventional treatment is not enough or not suitable for the patient.

CONDITION 01

Chronic Pain & Arthritis

Particularly useful for older pets coping with long-standing musculoskeletal pain, where ongoing medication alone may not be enough.

CONDITION 02

Musculoskeletal Issues

Back pain, stiffness, gait changes and post-injury rehabilitation — supporting alignment and natural movement.

CONDITION 03

Performance & Wellness

For working and sporting animals, plus pets where you'd like a gentle, drug-free option to boost overall health and vitality.

McTimoney animal therapy

Promoting wellness through gentle, whole-body adjustment.

Experience the transformative power of McTimoney Animal Manipulations at Small Paws Veterinary Clinic. Developed by John McTimoney in the 1950s, this gentle, non-invasive method enhances your pet's health and vitality.

By ensuring synchronicity between the nervous and musculoskeletal systems, our treatments promote alignment and boost your pet's performance and overall health. With the help of our trained staff, discover the potential for a harmonious, drug-free solution for your pet's wellbeing.

GENTLE
Non-invasive manipulation
Light, precise adjustment — no force or sudden movements
HOLISTIC
Whole-body approach
Treats the nervous & musculoskeletal systems together
DRUG-FREE
A harmonious option
Suits patients where medication isn't ideal
Comprehensive veterinary care

Book now for comprehensive veterinary care.

Speak to our team about whether acupuncture or McTimoney could be right for your pet.