A veterinarian applies acupuncture to treat a pet dog at an animal hospital in Beijing, May 6, 2017. The veterinarian said the traditional medical practice for human works also well on pets that suffer from chronic or neurological diseases. He said he treats more than 10 pets with acupuncture on weekends. (Photo: China News Service/Li Huisi)
Lie down, have your skin sterilized by a doctor, before needles are carefully inserted into the skin. Sounds like a regular scene at a Traditional Chinese Medicine hospital. But surprisingly, this is at an animal hospital in Beijing, and the patient is a dog.
Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine technique, with origins from over 2,000 years ago. It has gained worldwide attention for pain relief and the treatment of various conditions.
Now, more than ever, it is being used to treat animals. According to a report from China News Service, a 12-year-old male paralyzed bichon was given a new lease on life recently - able to walk again - after receiving acupuncture treatment.
