Acupuncture is a medical treatment in which tiny needles are inserted into the body at specific neuroanatomical sites. This practice, which has been around for thousands of years, has been scientifically proven to help treat not only musculoskeletal pain, but also other medical conditions including respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal and metabolic disorders. Stimulating acupuncture points helps the nervous system regulate the body and heal on its own. 
          Human acupuncture points have been extrapolated to animals and now acupuncture is a widely accepted treatment in veterinary medicine. Most cats and dogs tolerate acupuncture very well and in fact, often become relaxed and even sleepy during the treatment. Once a patient is comfortable with dry needling, Dr. Bellemare may introduce electro-