Veterinary acupuncture for dogs (and other pets) is a therapeutic treatment method that involves the insertion of sterile needles. For humans, acupuncture is a fantastic alternative or complementary treatment to treat chronic pain. For pets, the benefits can span much further. In fact, acupuncture for dogs has been shown to improve blood circulation, assist in […]
“If I would have recommended it for my own pet, why would I not offer it to my patients? It’s a great tool to help control pain, and other ailments in pets.” ~ Dr. Tasha Wilson In 2016, my mom (Dr. Wilson) became certified in Medical Acupuncture at Colorado State University. This evidence-based modality allows […]
At-Home Pet Euthanasia Hi, everyone. Jenkins, here. We’re going to talk about a very emotional subject today, so I wanted to give you a heads up. It’s not a fun subject to talk about, but my mom thinks it’s important for her readers to know more about it, and I agree. Unfortunately, pet euthanasia is […]
Newest Information on Diet-associated Heart Disease (DCM: Dilated Cardiomyopathy) Hey, everyone! Jenkins, here. Now that my surgery is over and I’m almost back to normal, my mom said it would be good for me to educate you on a disease that my 4-legged friends and I can sometimes get. It’s called Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). It […]
Although the certification is officially for canine rehabilitation, I also offer feline rehabilitation, as well. I took a rehab therapy course through Canine Rehab Institute and I went to multiple classes in Colorado and Florida over the course of one year. I learned about different ways to assess a patient for pain, by looking at […]
Hi, friends! Today I’m going to tell you about this disease that my mom says I have, called “Cranial Cruciate Ligament Disease.” Don’t worry – it sounds worse than it is! But, it does hurt sometimes, which is why I had to have surgery to fix it. I’ll tell you more about how it went, […]
Hi there! Let me introduce myself; my name is Jenkins. I live in my forever home – Acupetvet’s home – after being in a shelter for over a year. But that’s a long story…for another blog! I’ve had a history of being a “nervous Nellie” as some of my 2-legged friends call me. I have […]
Dr. Tasha Wilson of Acupetvet has been doing in-home pet acupuncture since 2016. Since then, she has witnessed its profound benefits for chronic pain, arthritis, diseases of the joints, and more. 13-year-old Rosie was beginning to show her age when she was having trouble with failing hips and getting around the house. Her owners were […]