Acupuncture for Animals
We have reported here on AltMD of the countless resources and studies explaining the proven benefits of
traditional Chinese medicine, and particularly acupuncture, on the human body. But did you know that veterinary acupuncture also has an established and legitimate source of healing our furry friends?
Animal acupuncture can be dated back to the Chow and Zang dynasties from 2,000-3,000 B.C. Old engravings, thought to have originated in 221 B.C, depicting cows and horses marked with acupuncture points have also been found. And the Zhou dynasty specified veterinary acupuncture as its own branch of traditional Chinese medicine.
Centuries later veterinary acupuncture showed in Europe in the 1600’s. President Richard Nixon recognized the modern popularity of this branch of traditional Chinese medicine with the 1974 U.S. symposium "Acupuncture for the Veterinarian."
Current day treatments might last from five to 30 minutes, and many animals have been reported to relax so much during treatment that they fall asleep. Veterinarian’s can discuss with the pet owner the option to employ acupuncture for digestive conditions and problems with the immune system.