Acupuncture has been used successfully for nearly 4,000 years on animals as well as humans. As a matter of fact, it is still the treatment of choice for one-quarter of the world's population. Acupuncture works primarily through the central nervous system affecting the musculoskeletal hormonal and cardiovascular systems. It does more than relieve pain. According to Chinese medical philosophy, disease is an imbalance of Chi, or energy, in the body.
Acupuncture therapy is based on correcting that imbalance.
Acupuncture is most often performed with extremely thin sterile stainless steel needles. There is occasionally a brief moment of sensitivity as the needle penetrates the skin in certain sensitive areas. Once the needles are in place most animals relax even falling asleep during the treatment, which may last from 10 seconds to 30 minutes. A positive response is often noticed after the first treatment depending on the condition being treated.