It's very effective. There are specific diseases that we see acupuncture make a tremendous change in how the dog functions and moves....
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It depends on the condition and the experience and comfort level of the practitioner....
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There's a lot out there. Many of the products that we have here on the table are safe for just about any pet....
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The most common things that we will see are your dog scratching, losing hair, red skin, chewing at their feet, and scratching their ears....
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When you come to The Drake Center to see me and your dog is itchy and red and kind of miserable, I'm going to start to have an idea that your dog m...
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There are really no side effects. I guess the one downside is not all dogs respond the same....
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The first major thing we see with allergies in dogs is skin problems or itching. Itching is by far the most common symptom....
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It's pretty minimal when you think about the risks....
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It's something that you could try. I tend to tell most of my clients that I like Benadryl for those acute allergic reactions....
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We typically see the maximum effects of the serotonin release and pain reduction at day three post acupuncture treatment....
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No risks at all. As I said, the one thing is perhaps it may not be as effective as you'd hoped. But overall, dogs handle it great....
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Besides things like bathing therapies, the Omega-3 Fatty Acids in my mind would run into the holistic end of things....
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They're usually pretty tired. It's not so much that the needles themselves wipe the dog out....
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We'll bring in a patient. We usually put a big mat on the floor in the exam room and have them stand there....
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You would be amazed how well most dogs tolerate acupuncture. Some dogs are very needle sensitive....
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You can. It depends on the type of toy....
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Acupuncture preparation is a super simple thing....
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Our first session takes a little longer because it's getting down to the nitty-gritty details of the condition we're trying to treat....
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There’s really nothing to do other than to bring the pet in. We like to have them relaxed and comfortable....
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Puppies have puppy teeth and with puppy teeth comes shredding of toys and other items in your house....