Red has his third week in a row of acupuncture treatments from Dr. Suzanne Fariello. He takes to them well, he is running well, seems peaceful and at ease. Curiously enough, I believe it helps him in his therapy work, he is focusing on people and being more intuitive than ever. Dr. Fariello believes there is a mystical part to acupuncture treatment, and I believe that is so.

The journals I’ve read praise acupunture for dogs, especially dogs that are getting older. I am working hard to incorporate preventative care into Red’s medical treatments – massage, laser, acupuncture. A year ago, he was lame and struggling, now he is pain-free and running and working freely.

Dr. Fariello examines Red, sets some goals – muscle  relaxation, blood flow – and puts 20 pins in where she thinks they will be needed. After a few minutes, the body “releases” the pins, that is they begin to loosen and pop up and they are removed. Red is still and at ease after the pins come into his body, and usually sleeps for awhile when he gets home.

it all feeds good, I can see the benefits, they are visible.

I know it sounds strange but I believe the treatment has helped ground Red, helped him find his spiritual center. One more week of treatments to go.