Acupuncture dog treatment may sound like a “new-wave” idea, but the practice has been used on animals by the Chinese for over 3,000 years! Today, dog owners are (and should be!) lining up to be healed by the magic, tiny needles. Here’s what we’re going to cover:

  • What is acupuncture?
  • How does it work?
  • What conditions respond well?
  • How much time does it take?
  • Acupuncture and disease prevention
  • Is it right for your dog?

Here is one of the My Online Vet questions asked (and pictures submitted) about dog acupuncture treatment by other visitors…

  • If acupuncture is the right treatment for your dog, ensure that the expert conducting the treatment is a certified professional…

    The Chi Institute

    The Chi Institute is the leading veterinary continuing education provider of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM). Their mission is to train licensed veterinarians to become cutting edge animal health care providers capable of practicing veterinary acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine and other TCVM skills.

    Click Here to search their directory of TCVM practitioners in the United States and around the world. Both searches can be found in the left margin of their web site.

    The International Veterinary Acupuncture Society (IVAS)

    The IVAS is a non-profit organization “dedicated to promoting excellence in the practice of veterinary acupuncture, as an integral part of the total veterinary health caredelivery system.”

    Click Here to search the IVAS database for a certified veterinary acupuncturist in your area.

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