Luka is a four year old mixed breed dog. He suffered a full cranial cruciate ligament rupture in April and had been using three legs to run. Interestingly, he would bear more weight when walking slowly. Physical therapy and hydrotherapy were initially the main treatment because Luka’s person did not want to do surgery. There is a greater chance of… Read more →
Abbey’s person did not get surgery for Abbey’s torn ACL ligament in her right knee but instead we did acupuncture and herbs and she received two prolotherapy treatments. This was five years ago. She is doing well. We also have her on heart strengtheners and liver support. Of course her person cooks her a balanced diet. Guess how old she… Read more →
Chika is a 13 year old Chihuahua. She is such a nice girl and allows me acupuncture her knees. She ruptured her right cruciate ligament (like the ACL in humans) many years ago. In order to keep her liver and kidneys happy, she is getting acupuncture instead of medications to suppress inflammation. The acupuncture helps prevent pain and keeps swelling/inflammation… Read more →
Meet Morty. He is a 12 year old mixed breed guy, very sweet and strong. Several years ago he ruptured a ligament in his knee called the ACL in humans Cranial Cruciate Ligament in dogs. Regular acupuncture, a raw diet and a great home life with lots of exercise has kept his arthritis minimal, especially for his age. His mom… Read more →
History: Mild allergies manifesting as itchy skin, hip dysplasia on left hip, moderate partial tear of right cranial cruciate Current problems: Holding right hind leg up when he is too active, cries when he gets up. Conventional treatments: NSAIDs and surgery, both of which the owner declined. Current Holistic therapy: Acupuncture, chiropractic, aquapuncture around the hips and knees (into specific… Read more →
History: Every three months, whether it’s his shoulder, neck, low back or knee, Harley needs a hand. Some of his injuries are self-induced like jumping from the back of the couch after the mailman, and others happen because of his breed. Current Issues: The partial rupture of his left cranial cruciate ligament. He would not walk and held the affected… Read more →
Avalanche’s history: Hip dysplasia, TPLO surgery for cruciate ligament tear at age one, lipomas, food allergies, intestinal symptoms. Most recent symptoms: Horner’s syndrome, neurologic weakness left hind. Conventional treatment: If treated according to traditional Western veterinary practice, Avalanche would likely be on a regimen of steroids or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as well as narcotics for acute pain episodes. Each of… Read more →