acupuncture for pets

[bigdog]

Does anyone here have much experience of acupuncture in pets?

Im a vet and have recommended a few clients to do it, one of my friends (a vet) is experienced in it,... it seems to be effective for some types of chronic pain eg back problems, if they are not responding well to traditional medicines.

Here is a video (http://www.acufinder.com/Acupuncture+Information/Detail/Treating+Canine+Arthritis+with+Traditional+Chinese +Medicine) about treating arthritic pets with acupuncture...

[Administrator]

here is a fun sceptics article (http://spacecityskeptics.wordpress.com/2009/03/10/acupuncture-for-pets/) about acupuncture on pets

[Administrator]

Here is the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society....
link (http://linkbee.com/link.php?l=PetAcupuncture&k=229)

[wobble]

hi,
i knew nothing about acupuncture in pets so thanks for the details.
What about pet Yoga does anyone know about that? :confused:

[Administrator]

ive found a couple of videos about acupuncture in pets for people to watch if youre interested... The first one is Dr. Barbara Royal of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Spa in Chicago demonstrating how well cats tolerate acupuncture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY6juePCNtI The second one is by MyVNN http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9PONItkEUs

[Oona]

Pet Yoga!?

/giggle

At least they should have no trouble with the "doggie down" position. :p

[wobble]

ive heard of yoga for pets...
although of course this is more of a 'therapy' or 'exercise' for pets rather than a medical thing (like acupuncture).

Here (http://www.gizmodiva.com/other_stuff/what_yoga_for_pets.php) is a picture of some dogs doing yoga! :)

[elywaldoya]

Hi,
I have a small dog that was hit by a car and now he has no feeling in his front leg. I'm wanting to try acupuncture but I can't seem to fine anyone in my area.Any one know of any clinic that does acupuncture for pets in Georgia or Florida?
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