As part of our integrative approach to veterinary care for all our dogs, Lend A Helping Paw Shih Tzu Rescue is proud to offer laser therapy and acupuncture to treat pain and inflammation-based conditions such as arthritis, as an alternative to standard allopathic treatments. In our experience, dogs benefit from these therapies and are able to enjoy a high quality of life, often without the medications that can potentially harm the liver and/or kidneys.
The following article by a veterinarian is a good synopsis of the modality.