Every animal responds differently to acupuncture, but by going slow and giving the animal time to adjust, most animals can tolerate getting acupuncture. In general, it is an excellent complement to other pain management modalities and treatments for animals that are suffering from pain or illness. If you are interested in getting acupuncture for your pet, it is important to go to a veterinarian trained in acupuncture as they are more educated in the anatomy and physiology of animals than non-veterinarians. It is getting harder and harder to get him to take his medications as he will spit them out. A: Trying to give animals daily medications can sometimes be the hardest part of managing an older or sick pet.

Source: Daily Sun November 23, 2020 17:37 UTC