Canine Acupuncture

Posted by Puppy Trainer on January 27th, 2010 filed in Dogs

A lot of pet owners are interested about dog grooming and dog breeding or the health problems of different breeds and how to handle them. You have probably heard of acupuncture therapy as an effective form of relieving pain. But did you know it works equally well on animals? Canine acupuncture is a common form of therapy used by many pet owners to help their dogs.

Acupuncture is an ancient form of Chinese therapy which has been used for over 3000 years. This method of treatment is carried out by entering thin needles on certain paths known as  meridians~into identified acupuncture points in the body along pathways called meridians} , to provide relief for several ailments~diseases}. This is based on the theory that in order to heal, the energy in the body needs to be well-balanced.

If you are considering canine acupuncture for your dog,you should visit a canine acupuncturist, who would commence canine acupuncture treatment after asking you several important questions relating to your dog, and will also check to see whether the animal shows any external signs of illness. It is essential that you go to a canine acupuncturist who is licensed, so as to ensure safe treatment. It is best that you first take your dog to its regular doctor who will refer you to an acupuncturist. Several websites online also have lists of veterinarian acupuncturists.

Canine acupuncture is said to be relaxing and may therefore make your dog drowsy. Canine acupuncture not at all painful. Pet owners therefore need not worry about their dogs having to undergo a lot of discomfort during a canine acupuncture session.

Canine acupuncture could address other diseases such as arthritis, various allergies and problems with regard to fertility, to name a few. Canine acupuncture treatment is quite short. It lasts a minum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 30 mintues. Based on your dogs condition and other important matters regarding your dogs health, the number of sittings will be determined. Usually it would take around 5 sessions to cure the dog of its ailments. Not only does canine acupuncture heal physical ailments, but is also known to help improve psychological and emotional disorders. What better way to keep your dog healthy!