Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)

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• Does TCVM have side effects?

  The goal is to have NO side effects.  Sometimes acupuncture treatments can make a patient a little sleepy for the day because of the energetic movement, this is temporary.  Depending…

• Can we use TCVM along with other treatments?

  Yes.  Chinese medicine, especially foods, massage, and acupuncture have no negative interactions with any other modalities.  Herbs are a larger consideration and we make sure we are aware of all…

• Does the treatment take a long time?

  The first visit for TCVM is scheduled for 1 hour.  This allows for evaluation & discussion and an acupuncture treatment if that’s appropriate.  Follow-up visits are usually ½ hr., to…

• How do you get the animals to stay still?

  Sometimes we don’t!  Some of the first needles we usually place are points for calming & starting endorphin release.  It’s ok for them to walk around once needles are placed,…

• Does acupuncture hurt?

  Not exactly.  Yes, we do use needles, placed into the skin, and the body can & should FEEL that.  The acupuncture needles are literally as thin as a hair.  The…

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