Appointment Preparations

                Make three lists:     
                List of all current foods and treats
                List of all current western medications
                List of all current eastern and alternative medications

                It is very helpful to bring all the medications to the first appointment.  

               Prior to the appointment, give your pet all their medications with one exception. Please do not give your pet 
               any pain medications or steroids within 24 hours prior of your pet's appointment. Pain medications can mask 
               the physical examination results and also interfere with the acupuncture results. Pain medications include: 
               Rimadyl, Deramaxx, Metocam, Torbutrol, Codeine, Morphine, Ibuprofen, Tylenol, and aspirin. Steroids include:
               prednisone, prednisolone. triamcinolone, and dexamathasone. If you are not sure if your pet's medication is a 
               pain reliever or steroid, please call our office. 

                  If your pet is extremely painful, GIVE their pain medications. We will work around the situation.
               We do not want to cause unnecessary discomfort to your pet.