My cat had acupuncture to help with some joint pain. He did usually seem to be moving better for a few days after, but it really could've just been my own bias. Eventually it seemed whatever benefit he got was far outweighed by the stress he was under by going to the vets regularly so we stopped. I'm not completely convinced, and I've never had it myself. However as far as alternative treatments go I'd say this is on the low end of down-sides. Having that ongoining relationship with your pets vet (I think vets should be the one to do it) can be a good thing.
I have a dog who's 9 years old with collapsing trachea, she's on standard treatments with her vet. Acupuncture has been recommended and my feeling is what can it hurt. The current treatments for CT aren't great, so if she can get some relief I'm all for it. But I don't believe it's a stand alone treatment nor do I think its curative for her. I wish it were. I have a 10 month wait to find out if it helps.
I’m not against acupuncture for humans, but it seems questionable to use it on pets. They can’t tell us exactly what they’re feeling, and acupuncture seems like something that can help or hinder. If it doesn’t go well, how will we know? We can only really see any improvements that result, while a pet in increasing pain will try to hide it as always
My cat had acupuncture to help with some joint pain.
He did usually seem to be moving better for a few days after, but it really could've just been my own bias.
Eventually it seemed whatever benefit he got was far outweighed by the stress he was under by going to the vets regularly so we stopped.
I'm not completely convinced, and I've never had it myself. However as far as alternative treatments go I'd say this is on the low end of down-sides. Having that ongoining relationship with your pets vet (I think vets should be the one to do it) can be a good thing.
I hope ur cats ok
@Thearienlover7150winter yes he's very good. And old man but he gets around just fine.
I have a dog who's 9 years old with collapsing trachea, she's on standard treatments with her vet. Acupuncture has been recommended and my feeling is what can it hurt. The current treatments for CT aren't great, so if she can get some relief I'm all for it. But I don't believe it's a stand alone treatment nor do I think its curative for her. I wish it were. I have a 10 month wait to find out if it helps.
Thanks for all these videos it helps us what is wrong and right
I’m not against acupuncture for humans, but it seems questionable to use it on pets. They can’t tell us exactly what they’re feeling, and acupuncture seems like something that can help or hinder.
If it doesn’t go well, how will we know? We can only really see any improvements that result, while a pet in increasing pain will try to hide it as always