Beijing’s pet lovers turn to acupuncture for furry friends

Feeling paw-some: A dog receiving acupuncture and physiotherapy at an animal clinic in Beijing. — AFP

Beijing: Strapped in tight, the poodle nervously eyes the vet as he gently sticks fine needles into its back and paws, summoning the ancient art of acupuncture to treat the pet’s aches and pains.

Duniu is just one of a growing number of animals being signed up for traditional medicine in China – care their masters say is less invasive and comes with fewer side effects than conventional treatments.