Edwards Kristin DVM

I am an acupuncturist for people. Although I know and like several of the local veterinary acupuncturists and refer patients to all of them freely and enthusiastically, Kristin is the person I take my own animals to see.

Dr. Edwards is compassionate (with patients and caregivers), thorough, and detail-oriented, always seeking the best outcome for a quality life of the pet. When it was suggested I try acupuncture for my 11 year-old border collie who had lost much of her stamina and had difficulty getting up (forget about chasing her beloved Frisbees), I took her to Dr. Edwards for acupuncture. After the initial visit, my dog was again lively, playful, and able to stand without difficulty. I returned for another visit or two just to be sure, and 2 years later my dog is still able to stand on her own and chase Frisbees! I would like to add that due to Dr. Edwards dedication, insight, and plain old "caring," she recently suggested my dog's symptoms might not be old age but instead early stage renal diseas

During our 1st visit, Dr. Edwards performed acupuncture on our otherwise healthy 9 yr old Boxer whose back legs and hind end had been deteriorating for the past year due to arthritis and suspected degenerative myelopathy (DM) (DNA tests pending.) I was referred to her by a family member who'd had her do chiropractic work for their horse. Dr. Edwards was quite proactive knowing the situation & actually called me to let me know she had hours at a vet's office close to my home in Montrose 1x per month so I could schedule an appointment sooner. She was extremely professional, courteous, compassionate & knowledgeable. Her bed-side manner, if you will, is positive & reassuring yet she is honest and fully transparent. This was my first time using an acupuncturist & not only was it a wonderfully