Several months after Skippy the Tripawd’s remaining leg FHO surgery, we decided to give acupuncture a try. It was the best decision we’ve ever made.
First up, Skippy tolerated the acupuncture treatment so well! I was terribly nervous, but he didn’t notice the needles at all and actually fell asleep during the first treatment. I was amazed. And within a few days, he started really bearing weight on his leg again, and I began to feel a flicker of hope. Within a week, we estimated that he was back to at least 50% of the mobility he had experienced prior to his hip fracture.
Six weeks later, we attended our second acupuncture appointment, and then we continued to be amazed by its effectiveness. Within a week of his second treatment, he was at 75% of his normal mobility level, and even managed to climb up into bed with us. What a great surprise!
We ended up waiting 2-3 months for his third appointment, and afterwards we all were just blown away by his activity level and strength. He was back up on the sofa, perching in the window ledges, running after toys, and we all felt that his mobility was even better than it was before he fractured his hip. 110% improvement.
In short, I’m now the biggest believer in acupuncture, and I highly recommend it for any Tripawd parent whose pet is struggling to gain their mobility back, or dealing with pain. I believe our sessions were under $100, and our vet only recommended them every six weeks or so during the acute phase. Now, we are merely being seen as needed, and Skippy hasn’t needed a session in months.
