Acupuncture is helpful for many problems. It is often used to bring relief to certain areas and stimulate an appropriate response in the body by sending neurological signals to the brain. It can also ease symptoms that are brought on as contraindications to medication. For pets that no longer respond to pain medication, acupuncture can step in and assist.  The age-old healing practice of acupuncture can assist dogs with the following: General pain management for chronic or acute pain. Hormone regulation and effectiveness in reducing testosterone in dogs with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and other reproductive problems. Improved insulin sensitivity, resulting in weight loss and assisting with insulin-related diseases such as Pancreatitis, Diabetes, and Hyperadrenocorticism. Relief for metabolic diseases such as kidney and liver failure, Cushing’s disease, Addison’s disease, hypothyroidism, etc. Gastrointestinal disorders, such as diarrhea, vomiting, and constipation. Trauma requires the help of anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving treatment. Acupuncture can assist in these areas and treat pets with trauma caused by accidents, surgery, or injury.  To make up part of cancer treatment to reduce tissue inflammation or enlargement of organ systems. Acupuncture can also help lessen chemotherapy side effects and bring relief to accompanying symptoms of the disease. Skin condition relief and increased blood circulation, targeting allergic dermatitis, inflammation, hot spots, or granulomas. Relief from asthma, allergies, or other respiratory problems. Neurologic diseases such as spinal cord injury, epilepsy, seizures, intervertebral disk diseases, dementia, stroke, back pain, etc. Musculoskeletal conditions such as intervertebral disc disease (IVDD), canine arthritis, elbow, shoulder or hip dysplasia, tendon and ligament issues, degenerative joint disease, etc.  Urinary Incontinence.