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Question: How long do acupuncture treatments in pets last? Answer: Acupuncture treatment time depends on the condition or conditions being treated, as well as, the age of the pet. Generally speaking, however, dry needles are kept in place between 5 and 20 minutes in...

Question: Can acupuncture be helpful to pets? Answer: Yes, acupuncture can be very helpful in all companion animals, not only as a means of treatment but, more importantly, as a preventative means of keeping them healthier and happier for the longest time possible. ...

Question: I have a cat that almost died when I accidentally gave him an aspirin for pain. He is almost 14 years old and is walking slowly theses days and stopped jumping up on my bed to sleep with me. Why did this happen? Answer: First, it is very important not to...

The 1970’s were an exciting decade in medicine in the United States. The introduction of acupuncture from the East opened up many avenues of healing. The public became more aware of alternative methods of healing, both for themselves and their pets. Individuals that...

Question: Please tell me what medical conditions acupuncture can be helpful to in pets. Can any veterinarian do acupuncture? Answer: Let me start by enlightening you to the additional education necessary to be a qualified veterinary acupuncturist. The first...

Question: My dog, a 5 year old, male, Golden Retriever, stopped eating and started to lose weight rapidly earlier this year. My veterinarian suggested an abdominal ultrasound. Much to my surprise and disappointment he was diagnosed with liver cancer. I don’t want to...

Question: Last month I had the opportunity to meet you when I took my 10 year old dog to your Animal Wellness Center for a consultation. He had been slowing down lately and I wanted him checked out well. My Charlie was seen by my conventional veterinarian just 5 weeks...

Question: My 9 year old Springer spaniel was just diagnosed with arthritis. The veterinarian called it “spondylosis” of her spine. Can acupuncture help her? Answer: Spondylosis can be a very painful condition for dogs, cats and even small pocket pets such as rabbits,...