Paralyzed dog and cat are acupuncture electric acupuncture in China

Dogs and cats are paralyzed by Shanghai farmers for electric acupuncture and cupping to recover.

Many dogs and cats in Shanghai City, China were paralyzed due to spinal injuries or nervous system damage was brought to the traditional medical facility, AFP reported on August 27.

8-month-old Dan Jiao, French bulldog, is a 4-legged patient treated at TCM traditional medicine center in Shanghai city. The little animal groaned while being fixed on the device at first glance looked like a medieval torture device.

Dogs and cats are cured by electric acupuncture and cupping.(Video: AFP).

Pets are fixed to specialized equipment before the doctor uses a needle to insert the affected area. Some animals sniff and sniff and show a bewildered look at the scent emitted by the aromatic leaves that are burned during the cupping process.

Dr. Jin Rishan at TCM said that 70% of animals were taken to treat hindquarters or all four legs because of disc herniation. Dog breeds like bun, German shepherd, collie, . are in this situation. He affirmed acupuncture more effectively than modern treatment."Applying Western medicine is not very effective , " said the 53-year-old doctor.

Dan Jiao is regaining hope on the 4 legs after a fall broke his back. After three days of acupuncture, the animal can crawl slowly with the front leg. On the 7th day of treatment, Dan Jiao could limp on 4 legs.

The center serves about 20 animals every day."We have more and more customers," Jin said.

Acupuncture is more effective than modern treatment.

In addition to dogs, the center also treated paralyzed cats. The 5-month-old Mei Mei was taken to the center after a neck injury caused paralysis three months ago."Veterinarians say the animal is too small to operate," said Wang Ping, owner of Mei Mei. The animal was able to raise its head and start crawling again after treatment.

In China, the role of pets is gradually changing. Animals are considered members of the family and receive attention as a person.