Jasmine

After Jasmine's vaccinations the following year, the same symptoms reappeared: lethargy and reluctance to use her hind legs. Knowing that Jasmine had an agility competition coming up, her mom turned to Anshen for help.

Jasmine's Story Told By Her Mom

Jasmine is a very special girl that is very near and dear to me. I was so excited when we qualified for the AKC National Agility Championship in Reno this year! We had worked really hard honing our skills, and Jasmine was in the best condition and running faster than she has ever run before. The last few weeksbefore we left for Reno I wanted to make sure we had everything in order for the trip, and knowing that this was such a big competition, that included having her vaccinations up to date. I was leery, knowing that she had a reaction the year before, but at the time I was not given any other alternative. Worried that we would be checked for updated vaccinations at nationals, I reluctantly allowed the vet to give her a vaccine that was to come due in the next week or so. I was shattered when she immediately started showing the same signs of lethargy that very same night. I have a nickname for Jasmine, "my little jumping bean," and that bounce that she normally has was gone. She had to practically crawl to get up the stairs, and I had to help her up on the couch or the bed. This went on for about a week. I was just crushed; for the last year, we had worked so hard getting her in top condition and ready for nationals, and it was all wiped away with one shot. 

My agility instructor told me how Anshen helped her dogs and she suggested that I try taking Jasmine there. I was not familiar with acupuncture, but I was willing to try anything to get my little jumping bean back. Dr. Andrea was very informative and explained everything to me. She was very caring and made sure Jasmine was comfortable throughout the appointment. Jasmine did very well and was very relaxed. After acupuncture, she was given herbs. It was slow at first, but she started showing signs of improvement. In the last week before we left for nationals, Jasmine improved a little every day, she started jumping, and we were able to get some last minute training in. I continued giving her the herbs during the trip to Reno. Within a day or so of the competition, my little jumping bean was back! Jasmine had three days of competition and she did very well. We came home with ribbons, a lifetime of memories, and most importantly, I came home with my little jumping bean. She was happy, and full of life!. We just had another visit to Anshen to see Dr. Jody for acupuncture and a spinal manipulation. Dr. Jody was also very calm and caring with Jasmine, and she helped to make the whole experience a pleasant one for Jasmine and me. Jasmine had training the very next day, and she flew over the jumps! I am now a firm believer in Traditional Chinese Medicine. I am so thankful for both Dr. Andrea and Dr. Jody.