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A dog and a cat receive treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A dog and a cat receive treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



Dogs walk with attached wheelchairs at the Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

Dogs walk with attached wheelchairs at the Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



Jin Rishan, a specialist at the Shanghai TCM Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, said they have treated more than 2,000 cats and dogs since the clinic opened four years ago. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

Jin Rishan, a specialist at the Shanghai TCM Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, said they have treated more than 2,000 cats and dogs since the clinic opened four years ago. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



A dog lies in a cart after treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A dog lies in a cart after treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



A dog is carried by a veterinarian after receiving its treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A dog is carried by a veterinarian after receiving its treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



Pet owners in China are turning to acupuncture to help soothe the aches and pains of their beloved cats and dogs at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

Pet owners in China are turning to acupuncture to help soothe the aches and pains of their beloved cats and dogs at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



On its website, the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society said acupuncture has been used in veterinary practice in China “for thousands of years to treat many ailments”. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

On its website, the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society said acupuncture has been used in veterinary practice in China “for thousands of years to treat many ailments”. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



A needle is stuck in a dog’s foot during treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A needle is stuck in a dog’s foot during treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



A cat receives acupuncture treatment in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. Traditional practitioners believe acupuncture of the body can stimulate blood circulation to promote healing and relieve some aches and pains. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A cat receives acupuncture treatment in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. Traditional practitioners believe acupuncture of the body can stimulate blood circulation to promote healing and relieve some aches and pains. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



A dog receives acupuncture treatment with needles known as meridians at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A dog receives acupuncture treatment with needles known as meridians at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



A single session of treatment costs 260 yuan ($39) and lasts about 45 minutes. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A single session of treatment costs 260 yuan ($39) and lasts about 45 minutes. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



Moxibustion treatment is administered to a cat at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

Moxibustion treatment is administered to a cat at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



A dog receives treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A dog receives treatment at Shanghai TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specialises in acupuncture and moxibustion treatment for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



Specialist Jin Rishan said about 80 percent of their patients have shown some improvement after treatment. “Making a paralyzed and dependent dog stand up is our ultimate goal”, Jin said. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

Specialist Jin Rishan said about 80 percent of their patients have shown some improvement after treatment. “Making a paralyzed and dependent dog stand up is our ultimate goal”, Jin said. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)



A dog receives treatment at the Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specializes in acupuncture and moxibustion treatments for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)

A dog receives treatment at the Shanghai Traditional Chinese Medicine Neurology and Acupuncture Animal Health Center, which specializes in acupuncture and moxibustion treatments for animals in Shanghai, China on August 21, 2017. (Photo by Aly Song/Reuters)
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