Acupuncture assists the workings of the immune system, and thus taps into the natural healing capabilities of the body itself. Constipation, particularly with cats, diarrhea, vomiting, decreased or increased appetite, excessive drooling and pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome. Arthritis, hip dysplasia limping of unknown origin, lesions on the spine. Many people are aware when they begin to feel worn down and on the way to catching a cold, and yet they often don't stop to rest so that the cold doesn't appear. First of all, look to the seasons of the year.
Some animals have more difficulty in some seasons than others, just as people do.
Sometimes an existing disease process can worsen at the change of seasons. For example, Charlie limps in a more pronounced way in the mornings, while Rover bounds off the deck to chase squirrels in the morning and shows signs of slowing down especially in the evening. As you pet your animal friend, notice the quality of coat beneath your hand. Pay some attention to the temperature of the body as well. Notice how the body naturally warms with exercise, and cools off with rest.