Acupuncture the answer to bark pain
• Robert Wallace uses acupuncture to treat Heather, who seems to enjoy the experience Pictures: PA
Scottie Heather, nine, was in severe pain with spinal problems and had trouble walking. Conventional medicine did little to help. The dog was referred to a vet who practises acupuncture. After one treatment, owner Helen Anthony, from Kilmacolm, Renfrewshire, noticed an improvement and after a few more sessions, her pet was able to walk up to a mile.
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Hide AdShe said: "I could hardly believe it, because a dog can't be fooled into thinking needles are helping, but she just relaxed."