Monday, August 13, 2007

Acupuncture has gone to the dogs


Blind and deaf for a few years, Pepper Luedeman has heart failure and can't get around very easily these days due to hip dysplasia and severe arthritis.

Acupuncture is one of the few ways to manage the old girl's pain, and every three weeks she gets more than 30 small needles inserted into her back, hips and legs.
And then she gets a couple liver treats.

Pepper has been taken to Sunrise for acupuncture for more than two years by her owners, who use another vet for the more traditional care of their two dogs and two cats. But they bring all of their pets to Sunrise for holistic treatments. read more

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