Dr. Fredric Schlesinger at Animal Acupuncture Westside truly saved Luna, our 8-year-old Golden Retriever. After sustaining two severe shoulder injuries from jumping off the bed, our high-energy girl went from living her absolute best life to being completely bedridden—she couldn't even move her body to use the restroom. Our primary vet just wanted to prescribe medication and told us to "give it time," but we knew something had to change.
Bringing her to Dr. Schlesinger was the best decision we ever made. Because he is a traditionally trained DVM who has beautifully combined his conventional veterinary background with advanced expertise in holistic medicine and acupuncture, he offers a level of care you just can't find anywhere else. He understands both sides of medicine and knows exactly how to bridge the gap when conventional treatments fall short.
The turnaround in our dog's health has been nothing short of a miracle. She went from being completely immobile to running around, playing, and reclaiming her vibrant, high-energy self. Seeing her joy return and watching her move pain-free again has been incredible. His unique ability to integrate traditional and holistic care makes him the absolute best doctor out there. We are infinitely grateful!
UPDATE- ELBOW OSTEO ARTHRITIS both elbows, IN MY DOG ,SEVERE. THIS DR. MANAGES YOUR DOGS PAIN,INFLAMMATION , HAS HERBS TO HELP AS WELL. My 90 lb dog is feeling much better, all with not so many pain meds. All natural pain relief, comfort by accupunture and herbs.
COMMUNICATION IS AWESOME. UPDATE : NEW PUP 2026- CAME IN DOG HURT PAW AT DAYCAMP, DR.S. COLD LASER THERAPY AND CHINESE PILLS FOR HEALING LIGAMENTS TENDONS,INFLAMMATION.
GAME PLAN STARTED, AND HEALING STARTED. THIS DR. LISTENS VERY CAREFULLY, TREATS YOUR ANIMAL WITH RESPECT, AND ALWAYS GETS A PLAN STARTED FOR YOUR ANIMAL.
HE IS AMAZING, A HEALER. AND VERY UP TO DATE WITH SOLUTIONS,AND EQUIPMENT. HE IS AWESOME. HE EDUCATED ME. NEVER RUSHED ME NOR MY DOG AND MADE SURE I UNDERSTOOD HIS INSTRUCTIONS. HE IS VERY CONSERVATIVE WITH HIS TREATMENT. FEES EXTREMELY REASONABLE .
DR.S. is fabulous!!!
I have a 14 year old lab with back issues arthritis issues..and injury of shoulder.
I came to get Mobility back in my dog..
Doctor S treated her with acupuncture and herbs and cold laser therapy.
For the first time in over 30 years that I have owned dogs this is the first time a veterinarian has done a thorough exam and asked many many questions and truly had compassion to get to know my
Dog and answer all my questions.
I saw immediate results within the 24 hours. Doctor S was so compassionate and very very patient with my senior dog. He explained everything to me. He treated my senior dog with the utmost respect.
He was very detail-oriented on instructions and educating me about the treatment and what to expect.
I have had three visits for my senior dog now with Doctor S and I have seen extreme improvement! I can't say enough about his practice and how my dog was treated and how patient and educated this doctor is. He has the best options available for your animal.. technology-wise herbal wise It's been a blessing since I found this doctor I can't thank you enough Doctor S.
Beverly and Chaco.
We have been going to Animal Acupuncture Westside for over a year now and it has been life changing for my older dog. Dr. Schlesinger has been nothing short of compassionate and knowledgeable in his field and has truly helped my dog. It has been a slow but very progressive journey but there is a big difference from where we started to now.
Brought our boy Sherlock (Giant Schnauzer/ Poodle mix) to Animal Acupuncture Westside after a lack of diagnosis or effective treatment via conventional veterinary practices for the weakness and immobility he was experiencing in his hind legs. He couldn’t get up from the floor on his own, often slipped and fell when walking, and would fall down trying to go up stairs. At 8 1/2 years young, there had to be options for my long-time adventure partner. Our regular vet mentioned acupuncture and I thought, “what have we got to lose.” Dr. Schlesinger was very thorough in his initial assessment of Sherlock, and we started seeing him weekly for a few sessions, then every two weeks for acupuncture, the occasional cold laser, and the supplemental Chinese herbs we would add to Sherlock’s food. We didn’t see immediate results, but heeded the expertise of Dr. Schlesinger that every patient responds differently, and that some require a longer period of consistent treatment. So we stuck with it, and I’m so glad we did! After six months of acupuncture, herbs, and some dietary changes, we saw not just results, but phenomenal results! Sherlock can now walk up stairs, no problem, got back enough energy to rough-house with his 3-year old fur brother, and has been doing short hikes with the family. I’m so grateful to Dr. Schlesinger for his expertise and kindness throughout this challenging season! We now maintain Sherlock’s progress with a visit every 3 weeks, and Sherlock loves the focused attention at each session and the cookie at the end! Now at 9 3/4 years young, Sherlock is thriving!
