As I pointed out in my initial comment on this topic, an animal has no comprehension of what is going on. A human taking acupuncture “treatments” has likely heard many anecdotal stories of how acupuncture is a miracle cure for a wide range of conditions, and is therefore likely to suppress the pain associated with having needles driven into one’s flesh. An animal, on the other hand, has no expectations of benefit and is therefore extremely unlikely to suppress the pain. The animal only knows that it is being restrained while sharp objects are being shoved into its flesh.
You’re mistaken about the pain, what I witnessed indicated little sensation at all when the needles were inserted. And, he wasn’t restrained. He laid there calmly. Had he seen the needles it would no doubt have been different, but the holistic vet was good, she kept him entertained and distracted while she inserted them. He was happy as a clam the whole time.
Have you seen the size of the acupuncture needles? Very Teeennnnyyy tiny
There isn’t any pain. You’re projecting your somatic delusion.