https://www.vetsurgeon.org/f/clinical-questions/31164/facial-nerve-paralysis-and-caci-facial-machine-human-aesthetic-treatment 8 year old spaniel, Right sided facial nerve paralysis. Pristine ears. Owner has emailed and asked if they could use a Caci machine on their dog. It&#39;s a treatment offered by aestheticians (LED and micro current supposedly) and has been used by peopleen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.vetsurgeon.org/thread/246973?ContentTypeID=1Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:24:21 GMT146601cc-3922-4be7-9974-7e1d4e45a66b:0924b901-741a-4ffe-bda8-bc65853e27e3Anthony Dennison<p>I would be hesitant to use it. To get good transmission through to the muscles you&#39;d need to shave the face completely and even then I&#39;m not sure it would work.</p> <p></p> <p>Then you have the issue of the different anatomy of facial musculature in dogs compared to humans and the proximity of other nerves that could be affected.&nbsp;</p> <p></p> <p>Sounds a bit like athletes using muscle stimulation pads to help with injury rehab.</p><div style="clear:both;"></div>