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Fortunately for dogs, veterinary acupuncture is becoming mainstream.

It is generally accepted that the practice of human and veterinary acupuncture had their beginnings in ancient China. According to legend, veterinary acupuncture was discovered when lame horses were used for battle and became sound after being pierced by arrows at distinct points.

Regardless of the accuracy of the folklore, there is evidence that veterinarians practiced acupuncture around 2000-3000 BC. The early use of the technique on animals was probably prompted by the economic importance of horses, camels, elephants, cows, pigs, and chickens as sources of transportation and food. Now, veterinary acupuncture is used worldwide to treat all types of animals including many exotics.

Dr. David Penney, of Telegraph Avenue Vet- ûerinary Hospital in Berkeley, California, reg- ularly uses acupuncture on the small animals in his practice. “It’s an amazing adjunct to conventional veterinary medicine, and some- times, all the animal needs,” he says.

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