http://www.blaisveterinaryhospital.comThis is a question I'm often asked. I'll go through the various arguments with you here to let you see all sides of the argument. The first thing to say is that it is impossible to put a needle through the skin without provoking some sensation.
It is not always painful, but can sometimes be a sharp sensation. If the acupuncturist has chosen a point that is very blocked, then sometimes stimulation of the point when the needle gets through the skin is uncomfortable.
So why do we do it if it is painful sometimes? Answer: The benefits outweigh the mild discomfort of the treatment. The first thing vets are taught that all animal and human healers learn is 'First, do no harm'.
In most cases, after the insertion of the needles, the pet will lay very comfortably on the table or on the clients lap until the treatment is over.
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