The field of pain research is rapidly expanding in both human andveterinary medicine, and has helped increase our understanding ofacupuncture. However, many are still highly sceptical about the useof acupuncture and prefer for it to remain far from orthodoxveterinary practice.
This book seeks to challenge common misgivings by showing howveterinary acupuncture works (for small and large animals), and whyit should be established as an orthodox form of treatment.
Written from a Western approach, rather than a traditionalChinese Medicine approach, it explains the background and historyof acupuncture and includes key information on safety aspects,understanding pain and how acupuncture can help, practical aspectssuch as types of needles and methods of restraint, and relatedtechniques.
Not intended as a techniques manual, this book is a preparatorytext for those considering taking an acupuncture course and thosewishing to gain a solid understanding of the subject.