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Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)

  • 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…