Patients often ask, “Do I have to believe in acupuncture for it to work?” We turn to our furry friends for the answer, because animals have no cognitive recognition and yet they feel better.
Animal acupuncture is very much like human acupuncture, same meridians, same acupuncture points, just a different layout.
Common Ailments
- Musculoskeletal Problems: Arthritis or Spinal Disc Pathology
- Skin problems: Lick Granuloma or Hot Spots
- Respiratory problems like Feline Asthma
- Gastrointestinal Problems
Acupuncture is one of the safest medical approaches for animals, side effects are rare.
Keep mind, just like human acupuncture, an animal’s condition may ‘seem’ worse for up to 48 hours after a session. Other animals may become sleepy or lethargic for 24 hours after acupuncture. These effects are an indication that some of the physiological changes are happening, and are most often followed by an improvement in the animal’s condition.
