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  What to Expect at 
your  Acupuncture Appointment  

  Life and death are born together. Difficult and easy. Long and short.  High and low. All of these exist together. 

-Lao Tzu   

Most pets enjoy acupuncture. We will perform a complete examination and ask you many questions. We will go over your concerns , your pet's habits, environment, routine, and medical history. There are no wrong answers, but no one knows your pet like you do - we count on that knowledge and love to guide our treatment. 

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After an exam, we will plan a treatment. Acupuncture can involve the insertion of needles, injections, moxibustion, massage (tui-na and acupressure), and electroacupuncture. 

-Dry needle technique: insertion of small, sterile needles into acupoints

-Aquapuncture technique: injection of a small amount of saline or Vitamin B to stimulate acupoints

-Moxibusion technique: heating over a needle or acupoint to heat the body's energy. Moxa is similar to incense with a mild odor and heat.

-Electroacupuncture technique: stimulation of needles at specified frequency and amplitude using a small electostimulation unit

-Tui-na/acupressure technique: stimulation of acupoints using finger pressure or body manipulation of affected areas. Similar to massage

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 The needles we use are small, and most pets don’t even feel them. They do not have to hold still for the treatment, and many enjoy a treat or being petted while they are receiving treatment. 

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