Adams D, Cheng F, Jou H, et al. The safety of pediatric acupuncture: a systematic review. Pediatrics. 2011;128(6):e1575-1587. Candon M, Nielsen A, Dusek JA. Trends in insurance coverage for

SHANGHAI, Aug. 31 (Xinhua) -- Acupuncture, the traditional Chinese therapy in which needles are inserted into points on the human body, has found a new market: pets. A pet clinic in Shanghai caused a

Acupuncture is a technique of insertion and manipulation of fine needles in specific points on the body to achieve therapeutic purposes . The acupuncture technique that has been most often studied

BEIJING - Lucky, a 3-year-old Dachshund, lay on an examination table as a vet was prepping him for a needle treatment for his lame hind leg. He looked frightened and was whining piteously at his

I have written extensively over the years about acupuncture, and my investigations have ranged from the laboratory animal and human literature to veterinary clinical studies, to completing a

This morning, the Two Oceans Aquarium in Cape Town, tweeted that it was ‘nurturing their precious penguins’ by giving them a range of quack treatments including ‘laser therapy, acupuncture and

For thousands of years, acupuncture has been used to promote balance in the body’s total energy system and ability to heal. In all animals there are precise locations on or near the surface of the

You probably know someone whose pet has kidney disease. It seems to be all too common these days, in both dogs and cats. While it mostly affects older pets, it can also be seen in younger animals.

If your dog’s scratching away at herself … you might think she’s got allergies or fleas. But another reason for a really itchy dog is mange, or scabies in dogs. There are several types of mange …

A stiff neck can be the result of an injury or strain on the muscles and ligaments of the neck. A neck strain is the result of damage to the tendons and muscles or the ligaments that connect the