Did you know that dogs, just like humans, can be treated using acupuncture? Here are a few things that you need to know about acupuncture for dogs before you take your dog in for a treatment session.
#1 Acupuncture Can Be Used To Treat A Variety Of Alignments
Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide variety of alignments in your dog. It can be used to treat conditions such as:
Arthritis Pain
Back Pain
Skin Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Post surgery pain
This is not an exhaustive list; acupuncture may be used to treat other conditions as well.
#2 Only Use A Fully Qualified Practitioner
Next, you need to make sure that you only take your dog to a acupuncturist that is fully qualified and certified in the practice and who also has undergone …show more content…
During your first appointment, the acupuncturist will go over your pet’s medical history so that they have a complete understanding of your pet’s physical state. Next, the acupuncturist will give your dog an examination to assess their current medical attention. Finally, your dog will undergo a short acupuncture session.
On your next visit after the initial consultation, the acupuncturist should be able to get right to work and the appointments should not be too long.
#4 Don’t Expect Immediate Results
Finally, you shouldn’t expect immediate results. Just like with acupuncture with humans, acupuncture on dogs can take a while to work.
Do not expect your dog to be better immediately after their first treatment. Your dog may need to undergo multiple treatments before results are obvious to you. Acupuncture is designed to work gradually over time. Additionally, it may take a few treatments for your acupuncturist to find the exact points that work to ease your dog’s symptoms.
Keep in mind that acupuncture is one way to help treat some of your dog’s specific symptoms. Make sure that the acupuncturist you use is trained in both the art of acupuncture and is trained specifically to treat animals. Finally, remember that acupuncture is a process, and it may take a few sessions for you to see changes in your
#1 Acupuncture Can Be Used To Treat A Variety Of Alignments
Acupuncture can be used to treat a wide variety of alignments in your dog. It can be used to treat conditions such as:
Arthritis Pain
Back Pain
Skin Disease
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Post surgery pain
This is not an exhaustive list; acupuncture may be used to treat other conditions as well.
#2 Only Use A Fully Qualified Practitioner
Next, you need to make sure that you only take your dog to a acupuncturist that is fully qualified and certified in the practice and who also has undergone …show more content…
During your first appointment, the acupuncturist will go over your pet’s medical history so that they have a complete understanding of your pet’s physical state. Next, the acupuncturist will give your dog an examination to assess their current medical attention. Finally, your dog will undergo a short acupuncture session.
On your next visit after the initial consultation, the acupuncturist should be able to get right to work and the appointments should not be too long.
#4 Don’t Expect Immediate Results
Finally, you shouldn’t expect immediate results. Just like with acupuncture with humans, acupuncture on dogs can take a while to work.
Do not expect your dog to be better immediately after their first treatment. Your dog may need to undergo multiple treatments before results are obvious to you. Acupuncture is designed to work gradually over time. Additionally, it may take a few treatments for your acupuncturist to find the exact points that work to ease your dog’s symptoms.
Keep in mind that acupuncture is one way to help treat some of your dog’s specific symptoms. Make sure that the acupuncturist you use is trained in both the art of acupuncture and is trained specifically to treat animals. Finally, remember that acupuncture is a process, and it may take a few sessions for you to see changes in your