Colts Neck, New Jersey
Pet Integrative Medicine
Colonial Animal Hospital stays at the forefront of veterinary care with our pet integrative medicine services in Colts Neck, NJ, combining the best of modern veterinary science with traditional healing for well-rounded, compassionate care plans. From treating pain to boosting pets’ overall health, our holistic veterinary care options — including acupuncture therapy, laser therapy, and herbal therapy — can provide relief and renewed comfort.
What Is Integrative Medicine?
Integrative medicine blends conventional Western veterinary practices with alternative pet therapies to support the body’s natural healing processes. It’s not a replacement for diagnostics or traditional treatments, but rather a complementary path that treats the whole pet: body, mind, and spirit. Our experienced team works with you to tailor a plan that matches your pet’s unique health needs, lifestyle, and personality.
Acupuncture Therapy
Pinpoint Relief, Whole-Body Benefits
These tiny needles can make a big difference! Acupuncture therapy involves the careful placement of ultra-fine needles into specific points on your pet’s body to stimulate nerve pathways, increase circulation, reduce inflammation, and release natural pain-relieving neurotransmitters.
It’s commonly used to treat:
- Arthritis (hips, shoulders, elbows, back)
- Hip dysplasia
- Seizure disorders
- Soft tissue injuries like sprains and strains
- Dry eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca)
- Lick granulomas
- Neurological conditions
- Pain and nausea from cancer
- Chronic digestive issues like IBD
- Spinal cord disorders
- Immune-mediated and chronic organ diseases
- Dry eye (Keratoconjunctivitis Sicca)
- Lick granulomas
- Neurological conditions
- Pain and nausea from cancer
- Chronic digestive issues like IBD
- Spinal cord disorders
- Immune-mediated and chronic organ diseases
Each visit begins with a thoughtful, holistic exam, evaluating pulse quality, tongue color, physical sensitivity, and even environmental or emotional factors influencing your pet’s well-being. All treatments are performed by a licensed veterinarian trained in acupuncture, ensuring the highest level of safety and effectiveness.
Bonus: Most pets find acupuncture incredibly relaxing. Don’t be surprised if they nap during the session!
Laser Therapy
“Light” Treatment with
Serious Impact
Sometimes healing just needs a little light. Laser therapy is a non-invasive, pain-free treatment that uses focused light energy to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation. It’s particularly effective for pets with joint pain, soft tissue injuries, or post-operative recovery needs.
Laser therapy is effectively used to relieve pain from the following conditions:
- Arthritis
- Hip Dysplasia
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Ligament/Muscle/Tendon Tears
- Fractures
- Anal Gland Issues
- Lick Granulomas
- Hot Spots
- Otitis Externa (Ear infections)
- General Pain Management and Inflammation
Our advanced veterinary laser equipment targets deep tissue layers, helping your pet heal from the inside out — without sedation, side effects, or stress.
Laser Therapy Sessions
To achieve maximum benefit and success in most cases, a series of visits is required. Most cases see improvement after their first session and steadily improve over the next 12-24 hours. Very often, clients can cut back or eliminate pain medications they had been administering to their pets as mobility increases and pain reduces.
Laser Therapy not only treats specific conditions, but can also aid in the healing process of other ailments. Some of these conditions include:
- Wounds
- Bites
- Abrasions
- Burns and Lesions
- Soft Tissue Injuries
- Surgical Procedures
- Dental Procedures
How Long Does it Take?
Colonial Animal Hospital knows that no 2 animals are the same. Our Laser Therapy treatment plans are custom-made, per specific needs. Each individual session is completed in under 20 minutes. The amount of time may vary based on the number of areas being treated during that session.
Issues that are causing severe pain to your pet may require treatment on a daily basis. A “3-2-1” treatment schedule is often employed for chronic issues. Your pet would receive three treatment sessions during week one, two sessions during week two, and one session during week three. Once the “3-2-1” schedule has been completed, they will be performed on an “as needed basis.”
Laser Therapy sessions are very affordable. They can be purchased as 5 or 10 session package plan, or one treatment at a time.
Please call our office today to discuss if your pet would be a candidate for adding in laser therapy.
Herbal Therapy
An All-Natural Pharmacy
Herbs have been used in healing traditions around the world for centuries, and they can be a great fit for pets facing a range of conditions. Our team at Colonial Animal Hospital offers herbal therapy options as part of our integrative approach to help manage chronic illnesses, support organ function, and gently restore balance in the body.
Our carefully selected, high-quality herbal formulations may be used for conditions such as:
- Cancer-related issues, as well as side effects of chemotherapy
- Liver and kidney disease
- Immune support
- Allergies
- Skin disorders
- Digestive imbalances
Every herbal recommendation is evidence-based and tailored specifically to your pet’s diagnosis, temperament, and medical history.
Pet Wellness
Pet Preventative Care
Pet Dentistry
Pet Diagnostics & Imaging
Urgent Care & Hospitalization
Pet Dermatology/Allergies
End-of-Life Care & Euthanasia
Pet Pain Management & Palliative Care
Pet Wellness
Pet Diagnostics & Imaging
Urgent Care & Hospitalization
Pet Dermatology/Allergies
End-of-Life Care & Euthanasia
Pet Pain Management & Palliative Care