Accupuncture for Animals

Mandy had her accupuncture today. It was pretty cool to watch. The needles are so super fine that the doctor twicked one of them with her finger and it bent just like a piece of hair or a bristle from a paint brush. I never realized they were that flimsy.

The vet put the needles in her leg in a few spots and down her spine and one right above her eyes in her forehead (probably 9 total). They’re left in for about 10 minutes and then pulled out. She did seem to relax after 3 or 4 were in, I’m not sure if it was the accupuncture or her getting used to the doctor though. Standing up she still limps a lot, she needs 2 more visits for them to determine if it is helping her or not. The next step is surgery.

Just like medication, massage, and other remedies, some work on some people/animals, some don’t.