Canine acupuncture is a form of ancient Chinese therapy that is used to treat dogs.
In this form of treatment, needles are inserted into specific parts of the dog so as to achieve the desired healing effect.
It is said that veterinary animals were first treated using this form of therapy before it was used on human beings.
Lame battle horses were observed to recover from injuries even after being hit by arrows in specific parts of their bodies.
Dog owners today believe in Canine acupuncture as it cures their dog's ailments quickly and effectively.
Veterinary acupuncturists have shown that the time required for the treatment of dogs is less.
This may range from a few second to few minutes.
This form of ancient Chinese therapy is able to heal both chronic and common diseases of the dogs.
These may range from weight control, depression and gastrointestinal complications.
Canine acupuncture can be used either by itself or in conjunction with other forms of treatments.
It helps balance the essential energies of the dog's body.
During this form of therapy, the dog's nerves are stimulated and the blood circulation in the body is increased.
The dogs may feel slightly uncomfortable when the treatments is started.
However they soon relax and become once the needles have been inserted.
The number of needles, needling techniques, and the duration of treatment varies according to the dog's case history.
The number of sessions and their timings also vary.
The sessions may vary from two to six sessions.
This are all in fixed intervals.