Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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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