Moni first I want to say I’m so sorry to hear about Tenchi’s problems reoccuring, not fun. He was doing so well too! I truly hope he is feeling better soon, and that you find the best possible solution, for both you and him…
As for the acupuncture. I don’t have personal experience but my friend’s Rotti had Cushings disease, she swore by the acupuncture. They tried all sorts of medications and stuff before resorting to it, and her vet wasn’t at all recommending acupuncture (she investigated and went against his suggestions for medication). Well let me say that her Rotti lived 2 years longer than her original vet had diagnosed, and she lived them happily! My friend recommendeds it to anyone with a dog that’s having any kind of problem that acupuncture could benefit, so I would definitely look into it further…
Also, she mentioned that she first took her girl for acupuncture at a vet practice that used it here in Calgary. She wasn’t completely satisfied so she researched further and found a strictly holistic clinic (acupuncture + other treatments) and they were actually “pros” and concaucted a remedy herbal syrup for her girl too, which helped with the heavy panting associated with Cushings. Your vet sounds great, and sounds like he/she REALLY loves Tenchi and has the best intentions for him, but if there are any strictly holistic clinics in your area – might be worth looking into…
I hope this info helps somewhat – I wish you and Tenchi the best, I hope he is feeling better soon!!! Kate sends lots of slobbery kisses
Kelly & Kate