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While the main interest is focused on dog breeding and dog grooming, we as owners should not forget about the dog’s health. Acunpuncture is a method renowned for its healing effects. But did you know this form of therapy not only works on humans but could also be used on your pet dogs? Canine acupuncture is a common form of therapy used by many pet owners to help their dogs.

Acupuncture has been around for over thousands of years and is known to have originated in China. This form of therapy is implemented by inserting thin needles into various points of the body, {along certain paths known as  meridians~into identified acupuncture points in the body on pathways called meridians} , to provide relief for several disorders~diseases}. The acupuncture therapy relies on the theory that the vital energy in the body should be balanced for efficient healing.

If you are thinking about canine acupuncture for your dog, you would want to visit a canine acupuncturist, who would commence canine acupuncture treatment after asking you several important questions relating to your dog, and will also check to see whether the animal shows any external signs of illness. It is important that you go to a canine acupuncturist who is licensed, so as to ensure safe treatment. It is best that you first take your dog to its regular doctor who will refer you to an acupuncturist. Several websites online also have lists of veterinarian acupuncturists.

Canine acupuncture is said to be relaxing and may therefore make your dog drowsy. Canine acupuncture not at all painful. Pet owners therefore need not worry about their dogs suffering while canine acupuncture is being carried out.

Canine acupuncture could handle other diseases such as arthritis, various allergies and problems with regard to fertility, to name a few. Canine acupuncture treatment does not last very long. It lasts a minum of 10 minutes and a maximum of 30 mintues. Based on your dogs condition and other important matters regarding your dogs health, the number of sittings will be established. Usually it would take around 5 sessions to cure the dog of its ailments. Not only does canine acupuncture cure physical ailments, but is also known to help improve psychological and emotional disorders. What better way to keep your dog healthy!