Acupuncture for dogs

CLF · 11-19-2008, 01:41 AM

Has anyone ever tried acupuncture for their dogs (or is it even done at at all)??

I used to own a horse with navicular (sort of like arthritis in his front feet) who got regular acupuncture treatments that were very beneficial to his overall condition. I was wondering if anyone had tried and/or had success with it on dogs?

LisaT · 11-19-2008, 01:49 AM

I think that there are a number of folks on this board that have tried it for their dogs. Our GSD gets a treatment about every 6 weeks. Both of our dogs get chiropractic treatment about every 3 weeks.

BowWowMeow · 11-19-2008, 02:09 AM

My dogs, cat and I have all had acupuncture. My experience has been that it depends on the condition you're treating, the overall course of treatment and the practioner. So, it's worked for some things and not so much for others.

DnP · 11-19-2008, 06:38 AM

Dakota got acupuncture for about 4 years. At the age of 10, he'd gone from walking 3-4 miles a day to barely getting out of the house to relieve himself. My vet at the time had tried every modern medicine at the time to help and diagnosis, but to no avail. During one visit, we had both broached the subject of acupuncture and started a regimen of 3x's per week for three weeks. Well, after the second week, Dakota was back to walking with no assistance. After the fourth week, we were back to 3 miles a day. We opted for a visit every six weeks and after his final diagnosis of DM, we eventually went every 2-4 weeks, depending on his mobility. I credit acupuncture for having Dakota an extra 4 years...

I have no compunction of having acupuncture done to Phoenix.

GSD10 · 11-19-2008, 01:24 PM

Mas has gotten acupuncture treatment. It has been some time since he went in for a treatment, but he responded very well and I am most grateful that I have a vet who is trained in this area.

3K9Mom · 11-19-2008, 03:49 PM

I tried it with my senior (the electrical type). While she had responded really well to chiropractic, acupuncture seemed to set her back, so we didn't try that again. I do think it's worth giving it a try, especially if your dog has a condition that might respond to acupuncture.

11-19-2008, 01:41 AM	#1 (permalink)
CLF Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 32	Acupuncture for dogs Has anyone ever tried acupuncture for their dogs (or is it even done at at all)?? I used to own a horse with navicular (sort of like arthritis in his front feet) who got regular acupuncture treatments that were very beneficial to his overall condition. I was wondering if anyone had tried and/or had success with it on dogs?

11-19-2008, 01:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Acupuncture for dogs I think that there are a number of folks on this board that have tried it for their dogs. Our GSD gets a treatment about every 6 weeks. Both of our dogs get chiropractic treatment about every 3 weeks. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

11-19-2008, 02:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
BowWowMeow Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 14,798	Re: Acupuncture for dogs My dogs, cat and I have all had acupuncture. My experience has been that it depends on the condition you're treating, the overall course of treatment and the practioner. So, it's worked for some things and not so much for others. __________________ Ruth & the 4 Legged Rescue Gang Rafi the malaroo http://www.dogster.com/dogs/693238 Gio & Varda, the krazy kittens ....In my heart: Cleo Kitty Chama Kai Basu Massie

11-19-2008, 06:38 AM	#4 (permalink)
DnP Elite Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 1,248	Re: Acupuncture for dogs Dakota got acupuncture for about 4 years. At the age of 10, he'd gone from walking 3-4 miles a day to barely getting out of the house to relieve himself. My vet at the time had tried every modern medicine at the time to help and diagnosis, but to no avail. During one visit, we had both broached the subject of acupuncture and started a regimen of 3x's per week for three weeks. Well, after the second week, Dakota was back to walking with no assistance. After the fourth week, we were back to 3 miles a day. We opted for a visit every six weeks and after his final diagnosis of DM, we eventually went every 2-4 weeks, depending on his mobility. I credit acupuncture for having Dakota an extra 4 years... I have no compunction of having acupuncture done to Phoenix. __________________ Diana Mom of Brightstar's Phoenix In loving memory of Dakota 1/93 - 10/2006 He seemed neither old nor young. His strength lay in his eyes. They look as old as the hills, and as young and as wild. I've never tired of looking into them.-John Muir

11-19-2008, 01:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
GSD10 Elite Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,255	Re: Acupuncture for dogs Mas has gotten acupuncture treatment. It has been some time since he went in for a treatment, but he responded very well and I am most grateful that I have a vet who is trained in this area. __________________ ~Damasio♥ April 1997~ ~Heinrich♥ May 1999~

11-19-2008, 03:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
3K9Mom Crowned Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 7,575	Re: Acupuncture for dogs I tried it with my senior (the electrical type). While she had responded really well to chiropractic, acupuncture seemed to set her back, so we didn't try that again. I do think it's worth giving it a try, especially if your dog has a condition that might respond to acupuncture.

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