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 can. It depends on the type of toy....
    
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    You would be amazed how well most dogs tolerate acupuncture. Some dogs are very needle sensitive....
    
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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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    After their vaccines, they're going to be more protected and less susceptible to diseases out there....
    
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    You can work on their obedience as that alone often stimulates their minds....
    
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    Playing with toys and interacting with them is always good....
    
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    It's something to have checked out, especially if your dog is normally a fairly active being and they just, all of a sudden, start to decline in ho...
    
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    Puppies are like the Energizer bunny; they are going to need an active lifestyle....
    
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    Puppies have puppy teeth and with puppy teeth comes shredding of toys and other items in your house....
    
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    You want them to be able to interact with you. You are kind of their life, especially if you don't have a lot of other animals....
    
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    You may want to avoid having those longer, strenuous walks, especially if your dog isn't used to that....
    
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    Some dogs, no matter how much exercise you allow for them to get while you are home, can still be destructive....
    
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    Senior dogs are quite different from puppies and adult dogs. They start to slow down and take more time to relax....