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Sit. Stay. Heal. “Where Modern Science Meets Ancient Art.” Offering In Home Veterinary Medicine.

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Dr. Jessica Cantrell, DVM, PhD, cVMA founded Sit. Stay. Heal. to provide the pets of Encinitas, Carlsbad, Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido with the healing effects of integrative therapies in order to treat the entire pet – not just the disease. At Sit. Stay. Heal. we blend Eastern and Western Medicine to provide a synergistic healing effect for your four-legged companions. We believe in nurturing the human-animal bond and creating a harmonious relationship between people and animals.

Sit. Stay. Heal. Services

Dogs

For Your Companion

Cats

For Your Furry Friend

Exotic Animals

Large Animals

For All Shapes and Sizes

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Herbal Medicine

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Please feel free to call us at (602) 717-0055 or send us an email below. We look forward to hearing from you!

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My boyfriend Finley and I sat down for a sweet lit

My boyfriend Finley and I sat down for a sweet little acupuncture session yesterday!
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Finley is about 3 months post op a left TPLO surgery and is recovering pretty well! But he’s still having some trouble bearing weight on his left hind limb. His Mom has been diligently performing his rehabilitation exercises, and we decided to start acupuncture treatments for this little goofball as well!
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The benefits of acupuncture treatments for post-op TPLO patients:
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✔️ Increases circulation
✔️ results in the release of numerous neurotransmitters and neurohormones to relieve pain (including endorphins and endogenous opioids the natural pain killing hormone
✔️ results in the release of the body’s own natural steroid, cortisol, to reduce inflammation
✔️ relieves muscle spasms
✔️ stimulates nerves and muscles
✔️ stimulates the body’s defense system to aid in healing and prevent infection
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To learn more about how an integrative approach ➡️ utilizing conventional medicine and surgery, rehabilitation, nutrition, supplements and acupuncture can benefit your pet after surgery ➡️ click the link in my bio!
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This is Kaia!
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Kaia is getting acupuncture 📍 and electroacupuncture ⚡️ to boost immunity and decrease ⬇️ inflammation and pain. Integrative medicine helps to bring our furry friends back into alignment and balance!
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Acupuncture involves placement of sterile acupuncture needles 📍 that are placed in specific acupuncture points and left for about 10-20 minutes. These needles effect local tissue, muscles, blood vessels, and nerves. Ultimately leading to changing chemical and neurological problems in your pets. These changes help to reduce pain and inflammation, ease anxiety and nervousness by encouraging physical and emotional harmony.
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To learn more about how acupuncture can help your pet, click the link in my bio!
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#acupunctureforpets #animalacupuncture #veterinaryacupuncture #petacupuncture #dogsandacupuncture #acupuncturefordogs #acupuncturedogs #acupuncturefordogsisathing #acupuncturefordogsworks #catsandacupuncture #acupunctureforcats #acupuncturecats #catacupuncture #horseacupuncture #yourewonderful

PUG ♥️! 💯❗️ Indy is getting acupunctur

PUG ♥️!
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Indy is getting acupuncture and electroacupuncture for arthritis and hind limb weakness.
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And did you know that herbal therapies have been used for centuries to treat osteoarthritis and other types of pain?
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PLANT POWER!
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Curcumin (turmeric), Boswellia, and Cannabis to name a few can effect multiple pathways in the body leading to a synergistic effect to help pets in pain! Additionally, most herbs and combinations of herbs are very safe for pets!
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Take a proactive, integrative approach to your pet’s pain! To learn more about integrative therapies for your pets click the link in my bio!
☯️#acupunctureforpets #petacupuncture #veterinaryacupuncture #animalacupuncture #dogsandacupuncture #acupuncturefordogs #acupuncturedogs #acupuncturefordogsisathing #acupuncturefordogsworks #yourewonderful

Cooler temperatures, leaves changing colors, leave

Cooler temperatures, leaves changing colors, leaves falling, football, lots of pumpkins and fun are in the air!
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What are you and your pet doing today?!
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Want to learn more about veterinary integrative medicine? Get the details here www.sitstayhealvet or click the link in my bio!
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#acupunctureforpets #petacupuncture #veterinaryacupuncture #animalacupuncture #dogsandacupuncture #acupuncturefordogs #acupuncturedogs #acupuncturefordogsisathing #acupuncturefordogsworks #yourewonderful

Happy Halloween from my pumpkins to yours!
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I have to post this amazing pupdate on Baloo! With

I have to post this amazing pupdate on Baloo! With before and after video of him! He is a Tripod with his right hind limb amputated at a young age and a therapy dog for his human brother with cerebral palsy.
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He did well at first, then had significant difficulty getting his left hind limb underneath him to move around and was basically using only his front limbs to move around.
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He saw a neurologist and orthopedic surgeon that weren’t sure what the underlying problem was, but with integrative medicine he was able to regain function in that left hind limb!
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His before and after videos are amazing - even I was at a loss for words at how well he is now doing getting around!
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Acupuncture and electroacupuncture in conjunction with K9 rehabilitation can make a difference in your pet’s life!
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Click the link in my bio to learn more!#acupunctureforpets #petacupuncture #veterinaryacupuncture #animalacupuncture #dogsandacupuncture #acupuncturefordogs #acupuncturedogs #acupuncturefordogsisathing #acupuncturefordogsworks #yourewonderful

MOM?! WHEN’S THE NEXT ACUPUNCTURE APPOINTMENT?!

MOM?! WHEN’S THE NEXT ACUPUNCTURE APPOINTMENT?!
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I get a lot of questions about how a pet Is going to respond to acupuncture treatments.
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The length and frequency of treatments depends on the pet. The total number and frequency is VERY individually based. In general, chronic problems require more time and frequency when compared to more acute problems.
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A positive response to treatments can be noted after the first treatment, but it usually takes a few treatments to really know how your pet will respond!
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To lean more, click the link in my bio!
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#acupunctureforpets #petacupuncture #veterinaryacupuncture #animalacupuncture #dogsandacupuncture #acupuncturefordogs #acupuncturedogs #acupuncturefordogsisathing #acupuncturefordogsworks #yourewonderful

Happy Fall 🍁
I love these pumpkins so much!!
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The air is brisk, the leaves are falling and the outdoors is beckoning you to join it with your pup!
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Had two amazing acupuncture 📍and electroacupuncture ⚡️treatments with Austin and Peachy today!
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Keep letting me know how your pets are doing, and if you need help! Link in bio!
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#acupunctureforpets #petacupuncture #veterinaryacupuncture #animalacupuncture #dogsandacupuncture #acupuncturefordogs #acupuncturedogs #acupuncturefordogsisathing #acupuncturefordogsworks #yourewonderful

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