These are just a few NYVAS patients and their stories.
Chance
Chance, a 10-year-old European Great Dane, suffers from arthritis and back leg weakness. Happily, he has responded very well to acupuncture treatment. Here's what Chance's owner told us about his treatment.
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Jude Jude, a Chocolate Dutch rabbit, was sadly diagnosed with the infection E. cuniculi. Jude is also blind due to mistreatment before he was rescued by his current owner, who takes great care of him. Before acupuncture treatment, Jude's liver enzymes were very high, showing that his liver was damaged. After we started acupuncture and Western herbs to support his liver, Jude's liver enzymes returned to normal and he gained more energy. Jude's condition is maintained by treatments every 4-6 weeks. During the acupuncture treatment, Jude can happily hop around with the needles in place. This makes treatment possible even for active animals like rabbits. This is what Jude's owner commented about his treatment: |
"It is hard to find a veterinary acupuncturist who is willing to work on an animal as small and delicate as a bunny but when I found Dr. Lindsey, she was confident she could help my bunny Jude who with his illness was labeled by one doctor as a hopeless case. A second doctor suggested alternative treatment combining acupuncture with herbs, this led me to search out an acupuncturist who would be competent, confident, and gentle enough to work on a rabbit. I also wanted to find means where the acupuncture could be received in a safe, quiet, familiar environment so as not to stress my animal too much; home was the best option and Dr. Lindsey does home visits.
My rabbit Jude has been receiving acupuncture treatment for several months for liver and kidney disease and a low immune system due to infection by E. cuniculi; at first every other week and now every other month for routine maintenance. Before treatment Jude was not as active and had large depressions at the acupuncture points associated with his liver; now he has virtually no liver depression spots and lots of energy.
Not only was I able to notice a change in my rabbit but his blood work showed amazing results. After several treatments, his liver and kidneys were now functioning normally from the acupuncture treatments and herbal supplements, I was so pleasantly surprised. With Dr. Lindsey's patient and knowledgeable acupuncture techniques, she has given my rabbit back his life and I am eternally grateful."
Bodhi Bodhi, a Pomeranian, was treated with electro-acupuncture and herbal medicine for nerve irritation, most likely due to diffuse spinal disc disease. Even with treatment with painkillers and anti-inflammatories, Bodhi was still often stiff and painful. Bodhi was treated by Dr. Harris with a combination of dry needle acupuncture, electroacupuncture and herbal medicine. Since acupuncture treatment started, Bodhi is no longer in pain and has become much more mobile. He no longer demands massage every night and is willing to walk further and begin to play again with his cousin. Overall, acupuncture treatment has been very successful for Bodhi, which is particularly good because there were no further options for him in conventional medicine. |
Oscar
Oscar the cat was treated for intermittent lameness, which had come on suddenly and for no apparent reason. As Oscar was an outdoor cat, his owners assumed that he must have had an accident with a car. Oscar's mom of course took him to the veterinarian as soon as she noticed the lameness, but nothing was found on x-rays and there was apparently nothing wrong with Oscar's leg. The veterinarian prescribed painkillers but these upset Oscar's stomach too much for them to be used. Oscar was therefore out of options with conventional medicine, and his mom turned to acupuncture in an attempt to get him the help he needed. Happily, Oscar responded very well to acupuncture and his lameness was completely resolved after two treatments. This is what Oscar's owner commented about his treatment: |
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Duffy Duffy was treated for an old shoulder injury that often left him hopping on three legs. Since treatment with electroacupuncture, herbal medicine and massage began, his lameness greatly improved and he no longer shows any signs of lameness or discomfort. He has become much more energetic and now enjoys walks like he used to before the injury. Just like Bodhi, Duffy had been treated conventionally with anti-inflammatories and painkillers, but these were not particularly effective for him and he still hopped on three legs. Chinese medicine therefore offered a great additional option for Duffy, with genuine benefits. Duffy now no longer receives acupuncture or any herbal medicines and his lameness has not returned. |
Ben
Ben was an elderly German Shepherd whom Dr. Lindsey treated for arthritis and incontinence. After treatment started, there were improvements in both Ben's mobility and incontinence. Ben's owner commented: |
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Dara Dara, a 6-year-old, Doberman was treated for Cushing's disease (hyperadrenocorticism). This is a hormonal imbalance that can cause excessive thirst, weight gain, muscle weakness and hair loss. It is generally treated with daily medication, but Dara's owners were concerned about potential side effects and so instead chose holistic treatment. This is what Dara's owners said about her treatment by Dr. Lindsey:
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