Darcy Hoyt, DVM, CVA – At Home Veterinary Acupuncture

Dr Hoyt has been wonderful in treating my dog Dakota who has degenerative disc disease in his lower back, hip and knee injuries and helped with his anxiety and diet issues! Dakota is healing and able to enjoy returning to being a happy healthy dog ! We count our lucky stars for all Dr Hoyt does for Dakota and I highly recommend her plus she makes house calls and is always helpful in guiding me with Dakota’s health issues and his well being!!!

Once again, Dr. Darcy Hoyt helped us to gain time with an elderly dog with her skillful acupuncture. Cody was a 95-​pound Belgian shepherd mix that we adopted almost seven years ago from the Oregon Humane Society when he was 7 ½ years old. Our gentile giant herniated a disc and had to undergo spinal surgery two and a half years ago at age 11! He resumed a nearly normal life for two years, and then developed arthritis in his front legs. Dr. Hoyt made weekly visits. She was able to tell us where Cody’s back muscles were sore and needed massaging, and while he enjoyed a kong with frozen treats, Dr. Hoyt inserted the acupuncture needles. Following his treatments, Cody was so relaxed all evening. We feel that the treatments prolonged Cody’s life, and gave us more quality time with him. Sadly, his back legs weakened to the point that he was unable to stand, and we had him peacefully liberated at home to run beside his buddy, Slim in the Big Sky. Dr. Hoyt’s compassion, knowledge and skills are incredible.

We had to have our wonderful 12 ½ year old dog put to sleep last week, which is heartbreaking. However, we did have that extra ½ year thanks to Dr. Hoyt and her compassionate services. We were able to extend his life and increase the quality of his life during that time. Slim loved to greet Dr. Hoyt at the door, and trotted into the living room, lay down, and awaited his treatment. He always reached over and gave her a kiss. We are so grateful for her expertise and compassion.

I have a 13+ year old lab/​shepard/​great dane, Lucky who has been suffering from arthritis in his hind area. I had tried laser treatment at the vet, but with his large size (130 pounds) I found it more challenging to get him in and out of the car and to the vet than it seemed to be worth. A friend recommended acupuncture and I was ecstatic to find Dr. Hoyt.
It has been great to have her come directly to the house and after only a few treatments we have seen a bit of difference. He seems to get up and down the stairs a little easier and we have been taking short walks as well which he really enjoys. Dr. Hoyt has been wonderful and I would definitely recommend her for anyone wanting the best for their elderly or injured dog. We look forward to more treatments and continual improvements.