# Animal Acupuncture East Meets West By Alex Covert | Published 2008-06-17 | World Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/east-meets-west-animal-acupuncture References: [icubed.us](http://www.icubed.us/node/1074) & [assisiacupunctureltd](http://www.assisiacupunctureltd.com/) This is an alternative to more traditional [veterinary techniques](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-pet-care) - animal acupuncture. Dr. Ann-si Li of Berkeley, California, offers one-hour sessions of acupuncture for ailing pets. She says animal acupuncture can reduce pain and cause a dramatic feeling of well being in an animal. Dr. Li's website features success stories and interesting facts about animal acupuncture. **Implications** - During the animal acupuncture session, Dr. Ann-si Li will check the [animal's heartbeat, breathing and reflexes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-health-monitoring). The treatment has been used on animals such as dogs to help with [weak bladders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canine-wellness-system) and to gain stronger reflexes. Acupuncture is a great method to try out for both people and animals; as long as you're not scared of small needles! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [World](https://www.trendhunter.com/world) > [Regional](https://www.trendhunter.com/regional) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Alternative Veterinary Techniques:** Exploring alternative treatments like animal acupuncture can disrupt traditional veterinary practices. - **Holistic Animal Health:** The use of acupuncture for animals can lead to new innovations in holistic approaches to animal healthcare. - **Cross-cultural Medicine:** The practice of merging Eastern and Western medicine techniques in animal healthcare can pave the way for cross-cultural medical advancements. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Veterinary Services:** Incorporating alternative treatments like animal acupuncture into veterinary practices can create opportunities for differentiation and improved patient outcomes. - **Pet Care:** The use of animal acupuncture can open up new avenues for holistic and natural pet care products and services. - **Complementary and Alternative Medicine:** The practice of animal acupuncture can contribute to the growth of the complementary and alternative medicine industry in both human and animal healthcare. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pet Therapy Lasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-laser-therapy.md) - [Pet Pain Relief Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumasoothe.md) - [Herb-Infused Pet Foods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freezedried-raw-pet-food.md) - [Luxury Artful Veterinary Clinics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/king-animal-hospital.md) - [AI-Powered Emergency Pet Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-health-emergencies.md) - [App-Connected Pet Therapy Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lux-medi.md) - [AI-Powered Pet Health Assessments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-health-assessment.md) - [Free Psychic Pet Readings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychic-pet-readings.md) - [At-Home Pet Hearing Tests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pet-hearing-test.md)