Animal Acupuncture House Call Guidelines
During my many years of making house calls I have found that a few
guidelines were needed to make your pet’s session relaxing and for it to
receive the most benefits from the treatment. Working with animals takes a bit
more focus and energy. As I incorporate many modalities of holistic therapies
into this session, I also need to stay calm and focused.
Thank you for helping me make each session for your pet the best that it
can possibly be.
Pick a room or area that your dog/cat is most comfortable. If they have a
favorite blanket or toy keep it handy. Please take your dog out to pee before I
arrive if necessary.
The owner must be in
the room with me and the dog/cat during the entire session. You are part
of your dog/cat’s family. This is for liability reasons! I cannot be in your house alone with your pet or children. I cannot stress this enough. This is for your protection as well as mine. This keeps the dog/cat relaxed. I also ask the owner
to participate to help keep the dog/cat still during the session. Keeping the owner involved makes the animal happy
and usually better behaved. During the session, I will also be showing you how
to massage, do basic acupressure and apply liniments.
Please note this is also for liability reasons.
Please turn off all
TV, radio, video games or music unless it is classical soothing music.
Please no cell phone,
texting during the session unless it is an emergency.
Please! No cooking,
doing homework, or any other activities that will require you to get up and
down and leave the room.
Children may watch but
must be quiet and respect the dog/cat and me.
No Smoking in the
room.
Please note I am allergic to peanuts. I ask
that you do not feed your dog any peanut treats or have them in the room on the
before or during the session.
Please refrain from
bringing food or eating during the session. Usually most dogs will focus on the
food which makes it difficult to keep them calm.
Thank you for not
inviting neighbors and friends to watch this session.
Payment is due at the
time of service. I accept cash, credit cards and checks.
I make house-calls to Salem MA, Beverly MA and Peabody MA. I also treat dog and cat patients at Our Family Veterinary Services in Peabody MA.
To schedule a session or to learn more about acupuncture for your dog or cat please visit the Four Paws Acupuncture website: http://www.fourpawsacupuncture.com
