Medicinas Complementares e Bem-Estar

Complementary Medicines

We Care Beyond Conventional Medicine

At FamilyVet, we provide care beyond traditional medicine.
At FamilyVet, we believe in more comprehensive veterinary care, integrating traditional medicine with complementary therapies that promote health in a natural, safe and effective way.

Our therapies include:

Acupuncture

Stimulates specific points on the body to relieve pain, reduce inflammation and promote energy balance.

Electroacupuncture

It combines the benefits of acupuncture with gentle electrical stimulation to enhance the analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.

Mochatherapy

Uses therapeutic heat to stimulate circulation and strengthen the immune system.

Lasertherapy

Accelerates cell regeneration, reduces pain and inflammation, ideal for recovery processes.

Ozone therapy

Improves tissue oxygenation, fights infections and stimulates the immune response.

These techniques are indicated to help treat various conditions, such as joint pain, hip dysplasia, neurological problems, dermatitis (atopy, pyodermatitis, others), post-surgical recovery and much more.

Offer your pet a more balanced, less invasive and well-being-focused approach

At FamilyVet, we care with dedication, knowledge and respect for the nature of each being.

Veterinary Acupuncture – Balance and Well-Being

Acupuncture is a Traditional Chinese Medicine technique that stimulates specific points on the body with very fine needles, promoting energy balance and the well-being of our animals. The specific points are channels through which vital energy (or Qi) flows.

📌 Scientific research shows that acupuncture stimulates the release of endorphins, significantly reducing chronic pain and improving animal mobility.

  • Main benefits:
    ✅ Relief from pain and inflammation
    ✅ Improvement of the nervous system
    ✅ Release of endorphins and serotonin (feeling of well-being)
    ✅ Promotion of muscle recovery and energy balance
  • Benefits of acupuncture:
    • Regulate the flow of energy and blood in the body
    • Relieve pain
    • Reduce inflammation
    • Balance the nervous system
    • Stimulate the release of natural substances such as endorphins and serotonin, which promote well-being

 

 Minimally invasive and well tolerated — can be used as a primary or complementary treatment, often reducing the need for medications.

What is it recommended for?
✔️ Joint problems (e.g. hip dysplasia, osteoarthritis)
✔️ Neurological diseases (e.g. paralysis, herniated discs)
✔️ Post-operative recovery
✔️ Gastrointestinal and dermatological disorders 
✔️ Promotes pain relief, muscle recovery and energy balance
✔️ Stress and anxiety control 

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Lasertherapy

Cellular Regeneration and Pain Relief

Laser therapy uses low-intensity light beams to stimulate cell regeneration, reduce inflammation and relieve pain without the need for medication.

📌 Studies show that laser therapy can reduce injury recovery time by up to 50% and improve the quality of life of animals with degenerative diseases.

  • Proven benefits:
    ✔️ Recovery from muscle and joint injuries
    ✔️ Acceleration of wound healing
    ✔️ Relief from chronic pain and inflammation
    ✔️ Complementary treatment for otitis and dermatitis

Ozone therapy

Therapy with Ozone

Ozone therapy is an innovative and safe therapy that uses a mixture of oxygen and medicinal ozone (O₃) for therapeutic purposes. This combination has potent anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, analgesic and immunomodulatory properties.

Indications for Ozone Therapy:

✔️ Treatment of chronic infections and difficult-to-heal wounds

✔️ Autoimmune and inflammatory diseases

✔️ Support in the recovery of liver and kidney diseases

✔️ Complementary therapy in cancer treatment

📌 Recent research indicates that ozone therapy improves tissue oxygenation and helps fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

Administration techniques

Ozone therapy can be applied in different ways, depending on the clinical case:

  • Subcutaneous or intramuscular injections
  • Rectal insufflation
  • Topical applications (ozone creams or solutions)
  • Washes or compresses on wounds

Main benefits:

✅ Improved cellular oxygenation
✅ Accelerated wound healing
✅ Stimulation of the immune system
✅ Antimicrobial action (viruses, bacteria and fungi)
✅ Reduction of pain and inflammation

Safe, minimally invasive treatment compatible with other therapies.

Safe and Complementary Therapies

Complementary medicines do not replace conventional medicine, but they work as an essential complement, promoting well-being and faster recovery.

📍 Want to know if these therapies can help your pet? Talk to us and find out the best treatment for your pet!

📞 Book an appointment at FamilyVet and find out the best options for your companion.

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Ask us everything

Clarify all your questions about complementary therapies and discover how they can help your pet live better.

Acupuncture stimulates specific points on the body to promote pain relief, improve circulation and balance the body. It can be useful in cases of osteoarthritis, neurological problems, allergies and other chronic diseases.

In most cases, animals are very relaxed during the session. The needles are very thin and cause little to no discomfort. Many patients even fall asleep during the treatment!

It depends on the condition being treated. Some animals show improvement after 1 or 2 sessions; others may benefit from weekly or biweekly treatments for a longer period.

It is a treatment that uses a mixture of oxygen and ozone to stimulate tissue regeneration, improve oxygenation and strengthen the immune system. It can be applied to joint problems, infections, chronic wounds and inflammatory diseases.

Ozone therapy can be applied in several ways: local injections, rectal insufflation, topical application or auto-hemotherapy (mixing with blood and reintroduction). The method is chosen according to the pathology.

Yes, when performed by a qualified veterinarian. It is a minimally invasive procedure with few side effects and is very well tolerated.

Laser therapy is used to reduce pain and inflammation, speed wound healing, treat muscle and joint injuries, and alleviate dermatological problems.

Yes, it is a non-invasive, painless and low-risk procedure. The animal does not feel any discomfort — just a slight sensation of heat in the treated area.

It depends on the condition. For acute injuries, a few sessions are sufficient; for chronic problems (such as osteoarthritis), a longer protocol with regular sessions may be necessary.