Bostonist: Skepchick: Globe Misses the Point of Pet Acupuncture Trend

Ryan Weaver

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:03:44 -0500

Nice line: "When teenagers do that, it's called 'an early warning sign,' and therapists get involved." That pretty much sums up how I feel about these folks. What person in their right mind would allow their loved one to stick pins in them based on reading a few books? Why should animals be subjected to this simply because they can't say no? I would never attempt to poke my dog with a pin in lieu of taking him to a vet for his problems. If you're into natural health vs. traditional medicine, there are holistic vets in the area like the Beverly Animal Natural Health Center (banhc.com).

Davo

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:52:58 -0500

Thanks... I thought I was losing my mind when I went back to reread your article and saw everything hyperlinked! I felt very much like a sheep. An embarassed one. What gets me is that there's enough of a glut of vet. school grads that my colleague was reffered to a Feline Opthamologist by his vet, and yet we don't have enough large animal vets to take care of our food supply.

Davo

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:52:31 -0500

nvm

skepchick

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:51:45 -0500

Hi Davo! I linked where I thought necessary, but if there's something else you need just let me know specifically and I'll get you a reference. Thanks, Rebecca

Davo

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 11:46:43 -0500

Care to, um, cite your references?