Acupuncture is applied to the points selected on the basis of meridian systems. This is the Chinese way to explain how acupuncture normalizes the physiological dysfunction and helps to maintain the body's harmonious equilibrium. In fact,according to this philosophy, Chinese doctors not only use acupuncture to treat diseases, but they also use acupuncture to strengthen the body's physycal condition, to prevent disease, and to promote health. The prime advantage of acupuncture is safety. There is no pain unless your pet gets nervous and moves around a lot, or gets too tense.
Infection is prevented because all needles are sterilized before they are used.
The conditions that can be successfully treated by acupuncture are many. While Chinese medicine seeks to treat the entire animal and not just an isolated problem such as a sore back, perhaps some guidelines would be useful to those not familiar with this modality. Acupuncture is always something to consider when the patient does not respond to conventional medicine. TOP What To Expect Most of the beneficial reactions start during the first four or five visits. Past experience has shown that you will notice a change in your pet within the first three visits.