Frequently asked questions                        

    When can I schedule my pet's appointment?                                                                  
    
    Dr. Craig is available on Wednesday afternoons in El Paso at   
    the Animal Emergency Center located at 1220 Airway.
    She is also available at her clinic in Las Cruces, NM.
    Solano Animal Clinic is located at 537 N Solano Drive.
    (575) 526 - 1672.

    What is the fee structure?

    Initial consultations average 90 minutes to two hours.
    The initial fee is $145. The initial consultation includes a 
    review of the medical history, a thorough physical examination 
    using both Conventional Western and Traditional Eastern
    techniques, and the placement of acupuncture needles.
    
    Follow-up consultations are one hour in duration $95.00

     What forms of payment do you accept?

            At the present time, cash and checks are accepted.
            No credit cards.

    Does Dr. Craig make house calls?

    Yes, Dr. Craig will do house calls on a case by case basis.
    For safety reasons, she makes house calls for referred
    patients only. An additional fee of $50.00 will be
    added for travel time and fuel.
   

    Is acupuncture painful?

    The placement of the acupuncture needles is usually not felt 
    by the patient. There are some points that do initiate a
    response. The more nervous patients tend to feel the needle
    placement more.

    Do I have to assist Dr. Craig?

    Yes, the client is expected to help hold the pet while the 
    needles are being placed and to help prevent the pet from
    from removing the needles.

    How soon should I expect my pet to respond to the  
     acupuncture sessions? 

    The response to the acupuncture treatment and/or herbs is
    based upon many variables. The most important is the pet's
    individual condition. If the health problems have been chronic,
    the patient is not expected to show response for at least  
    three to four treatments. If the patient has not responded
    by the sixth treatment, further treatment may be futile. In
    the majority of her patients, Dr. Craig has seen a response
    by the third or fourth treatment. Clients must be realistic about
    their expectations. Acupuncture is not a panacea.


    How frequent are the sessions?

     The sessions begin one week apart for two to four sessions.
     As the patient responds to the treatments, the duration
     between sessions lengthens. The more severe or chronic
     the medical condition, the more frequent the sessions. The
     majority of Dr. Craig's patients who are seen for long term
     problems are seen as often as every four weeks to as long 
     as every six months.