oh geez, what a handsome old gentleman bunny. How could someone not love him. that’s the first time I’ve actually seen actupuncture, crazy how looking like a pincushion can make him feel so good. Does the person doing it specialize in animals?

Wow!  How neat that Timothy enjoyed it so much.  I’ve heard so many good things about acupuncture!  These photos are precious- you can tell it felt reeaaallly good! 

So sweet!

Jennifer/BB has had acupuncture I think on Bailey. Hopefully she will chime in when she fills up to it….

Personally I have had acupuncture and it really doesnt hurt. Im not scared of needles but seeing someone push them into you or “tap” them into the first time does make you tense but they barely go into the skin and for humans you sit for about 30-40min and it is so relaxing, they put music on for you and it is just so nice….just very expensive. I had it done for migraines and it worked very well short term.

Ive heard people having acupuncture being done on cats and dogs too.

That’s great it worked so well! I’ve been told and experienced that the more sessions you have, the more effective it is too. Thanks for sharing the pictures, it is really fascinating!

What a cute little bunny. It’s nice that he enjoyed his treatments. I’ve never heard of acupuncture being used on rabbits before. I can’t imagine that anyone around here does it as rabbits seem to be much more popular in your area. I’ve read a great deal about acupuncture treatments on horses however and everyone who has it done has nothing but positive comments about it.

Thanks for sharing his experience and the photos. It’s great you can still find things to further give Timothy comfort. I think some of the ‘alternative’ therapies have been really beneficial to animals.

I read about acupuncture for bunnies in ‘Rabbit Health in the 21st century”; While my buns and I have never had this done I’ve not heard enough good things about acupuncture. The horse I rode and showed while I grew up had back problems and had acupunture once a week. I’ve been considering it for my dog (she’s very old now and has some neuro problems) and possibly for Rupert. How have you found your bunny is after treatment-another happy acupuncture bun?

That is totally awesome!  I love that picture, he looks super relaxed.  I’ve had acupuncture for issues related to my Fibromyalgia.  It was an awesome experience.  I had regular tx for about 6-8 months and felt much better up to 1 yr post last tx.  In my neighborhood a cooperative acupuncture practice just opened up.  Tx is provided in a group setting, which helps to keep costs way down.  He basically has about 8 patients and moves from patient to patient to set them up.  If you think about it, you sit for about 30-40 mins w/ the needles in you, so it doesn’t really matter if your in a group or not.  Once I’m down w/ school, I’ll get back into it.  I really miss it.

Interestingly enough, in PA homeopathy & acupuncture on animals must be performed by a certified vet!  It is part of the careful regulation of pet services in the state.  It kinda stinks, b/c it often builds up the price.  I had a friend that had regular acupuncture sessions for her sickly and paralyzed cat.  It definately helped w/ pain and some mobility.  All the best to your little angel.

Acupuncture is quite a miracle if you get someone who knows what they’re doing. A guy near where I worked was so good, not only did he help my injured back but one day when I was depressed over a relationship, he put in three pins and I couldn’t even force myself to feel bad about it.

I’ve taken Tippy from SaveABunny to a chiropractor. She’s suggesting acupuncture now for him just to make him feel better. Might have to pay for that soon.

That’s wonderful. I’ve always been interested in acupuncture but don’t know much about it. It’s amazing that it helped Timmy too – I love that – the pictures are great too. He’s very handsome.

It’s always interesting to hear about people’s and animal’s experience with alternative medicines.

lol thats amazing i know that humans have it done but animals lol he looks so relaxed what a lucky guy :p

My golden retriever was 11 when she injured her knee and could hardly walk. It got to a point where she was not improving and I was at my wits end! We tried acupuncture and with insertion of the first needle she took a deep breath and sighed and immediately settled in for a good nap. You could just see the release of pain and stress! My vet was super and had a soft spot for my dog and we sat together and gave her massages during the treatment. The next day she was walking better than she had in weeks. It is not a cure all, thats for sure (we tried it later for something else with no response), but it definitely has its place in medicine.
I was living in TX at the time and acupuncture vets were very rare, my vet had to go to Colorado to get her certification. I think that it is becoming more common though.

i forgot to mention what a handsome gentleman Timothy is! I can’t find the right word, but somehow he just looks so sweet and …polite ?

Oh I feel so bad for Timothy. He looks like such a sweet bunny. Glad the acupuncture helped! (: Does he use one of those bunny wheelchairs to get around (if you don’t mind my asking..)

My bunny Bailey received acupuncture from my vet. Bailey had e.cuniculi and the weakness in her back legs was slowly increasing even with meds, but after several sessions of acupuncture, I saw a noticable difference.II felt her ability to stretch her legs more and push increased, and with that ability, so did her strength. I couldn’t believe it because though I am open to alternative treatments, I am also open to them not working. : ), but to my own amazement, I saw her get stronger and more coordinated.

The other amazing thing is Bailey would sit there relaxed with needles all in her for the 10 – 15 minutes session. I mean…that is something in itself. The vet would first start putting the needles in places that promoted relaxation so that she would be calm and relaxed for the session, and it wasn’t a “trance” reaction. It was relaxation. I am still dumbfounded.