It’s a holistic approach that


pinpoints the issues, unlike medicines


that must go through the entire body.


~C.J. Schnier


Te Many Methods Dry needle acupuncture is what most people recognize—the use of thin, solid, metallic needles inserted into specific me- ridian acupoints on a body. Tere is also aquapuncture, that involves injection of a liquid, such as diluted vitamin B12


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an acupoint to relieve muscle pain and discomfort. Moxibus- tion is a technique used for joint stiffness or allergies in which a heated Chinese herbal compound is applied to or held over acupoints. Electrostimulation, sending an electrical current through pairs of inserted needles, takes less time and creates longer-lasting effects. “Electrostimulation is very effective for treating neurological


conditions such as radial nerve paralysis, facial nerve paralysis, disc disease and any condition that requires strong stimula- tion,” says veterinarian Bernadette Aleksey, at the Adorable Pets Veterinary Center, in Haddam, Connecticut. She regularly treats dogs, cats and horses for arthritis, neck and back pain, as well as neurological and gastrointestinal problems. Results similar to acupuncture can be obtained without


using needles. Acupressure using hands, cupping therapy using special cups or cool laser stimulation using low levels of light can stimulate hard-to-reach acupoints or work for animals that are too restless for needles. “Depending on the severity of the condition, acupuncture treatment could be recommended daily for several days, then spaced out to every week, then as-needed or once a month,” says Tillman. Precise placement of tiny needles into an ailing dog or a mas-


sive horse seems fraught with risk, but the animals only need to be gently restrained and plied with treats during the first treatment. Tey generally relax quietly for subsequent treatments. Even Sienna, Schnier’s typically reactive thoroughbred mare,


stands still for acupuncture around a swollen eye. “She knows it’s being done to help her,” Schnier says. And her 17-year-old cat held still for tiny needles placed in the sinus areas that helped it breathe better. In a clinical setting, pets may be more apprehensive, but


there are workarounds such as lasers or aquapuncture. “We provide a relaxing environment. Te lighting is dimmed, we play relaxing music and treats are encouraged,” says Aleksey. Pet parents can search for a certified veterinary acupunctur-


ist at ivas.org/vets.


Julie Peterson writes about pets, health and environmental issues. Connect at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.


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