The nature of Traditional Chinese Medicine involves gathering detailed
  history involving your pet. It is important for the doctor to collect
  information regarding all aspects of your pet's health and daily life.
  Expect to spend a good 45 minutes answering detailed questions.
  These questions may appear bizarre or of little relevance. The answers
  you provide along with the physical exam findings will determine the
  acupuncture points and/or the herbs, nutraceuticals, and diet changes 
  that will be used for your pet's medical condition 




              Make three lists:     
                  List of all current foods and treats
                  List of all current western medications
                  List of all current eastern and alternative medications

              It is very helpful to bring the alternative medications to the first appointment for Dr. Craig to review.
              Many of the alternative medications are proprietary formulas, that do not list the ingredients. Please 
              contact the manufacturer and get the listing of the contents. 

              Prior to the appointment, give your pet all their medications with one exception. Please do not give 
              your pet any pain medications or steroids within 24 hours prior of your pet's appointment. Pain 
              medications can mask the physical examination results and also interfere with the acupuncture results.
              Pain medications include: Rimadyl, Deramaxx, Metocam, Torbutrol, Codeine, Morphine, Ibuprofen, 
              Tylenol, and aspirin. Steroids include: prednisone, prednisolone. triamcinolone, and dexamathasone. 
              If you are not sure if your pet's medication is a pain reliever or steroid, please call our office. 
              If your pet is extremely painful, GIVE the pain medication. We do not want to cause unnecessary
              discomfort to your pet.