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Question: I have a cat that almost died when I accidentally gave him an aspirin for pain. He is almost 14 years old and is walking slowly theses days and stopped jumping up on my bed to sleep with me. Why did this happen? Answer: First, it is very important not to...

The 1970’s were an exciting decade in medicine in the United States. The introduction of acupuncture from the East opened up many avenues of healing. The public became more aware of alternative methods of healing, both for themselves and their pets. Individuals that...

Question: Please tell me what medical conditions acupuncture can be helpful to in pets. Can any veterinarian do acupuncture? Answer: Let me start by enlightening you to the additional education necessary to be a qualified veterinary acupuncturist. The first...

Question: My 9 year old Springer spaniel was just diagnosed with arthritis. The veterinarian called it “spondylosis” of her spine. Can acupuncture help her? Answer: Spondylosis can be a very painful condition for dogs, cats and even small pocket pets such as rabbits,...