Originating in China, veterinary acupuncture has been practiced for more than 3,000 years. In the past few decades, it has become one of many accepted treatment modalities for both small and large animals in the West. There are 14 Meridians, or pathways of energy flow, each corresponding to a particular organ or organ system in the body, along which acupuncture points reside. When specific acupuncture points are stimulated, energy blockages, also known as Qi (“chi”) stagnation, can be … [Read more...] about How Acupuncture Benefits Animal Companions