Acupuncture can work very well for our dogs....
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Acupuncture's extremely safe. We don't find a lot of side effects....
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There are three different schools of training for acupuncture. Essentially, though, they are all based on Chinese traditional medicine....
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Acupuncture is not painful, or at least we try not to make it painful....
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The best way to know is to visit our veterinarian who does the acupuncture, which is me....
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It really depends. Usually, the first session lasts anywhere from 45 minutes to an hour....
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Veterinary acupuncture can be very effective for certain conditions, such as arthritis or back issues due to disc disease.
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Dogs can get cavities....
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Most dogs tolerate it very well....
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There are very few side effects, but as I mentioned, sometimes they're more sleepy, and sometimes they're sore....
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There are definitely chew toy options....
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I tell my clients that I don't expect to see results for at least a minimum of three to five sessions....
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No, human toothpaste is not meant to be swallowed, and most dogs will not spit it out for you, so you definitely always want to use dog toothpaste....
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If you're doing acupuncture correctly, there are very few risks. As I said, the worst-case scenario is a minor skin issue....
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There really isn't much to prepare for. In fact, I tell owners to try not to stress out....
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Most of the time, they're not much different if not feeling better....
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Brushing their teeth will be far superior to anything you can give them....
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The biggest tip that I have is to start slow. Don't go on day one and think that you'll be able to fully brush your dog's teeth....