Acupuncture

Can acupuncture be used to treat pets? And will insurance companies cover the cost? Comparis sheds light on the matter.

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A dog is treated using acupuncture needles.

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Acupuncture is one of the most important treatment methods in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). It consists in stimulating certain points on the skin by piercing them with fine needles in order to restore the energy flow and thus heal an affliction. The following insurers cover a percentage of the cost of acupuncture treatment:

  • Animalia

  • Epona

  • Europäische

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