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1 Introduction to Veterinary Acupuncture
The American Association of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Copyright 2010 AATCVM, All Rights Reserved

2 Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine
“It matters not whether medicine is modern or ancient, it only matters that it produces a result” AATCVM

3 Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine TCVM
Ancient form of medicine Evolved over the past 3000 years Compatible with current concepts of medicine Types of TCVM treatments Acupuncture Chinese herbal medicine Tui-na Diet/ Food therapy AATCVM

4 Acupuncture Lecture Overview
History Acupoints and Channels How acupuncture works Research support What acupuncture can treat How to find a veterinary acupuncturist or school AATCVM

5 History of Veterinary Acupuncture
Bo Le Father of veterinary acupuncture Equine expert BC Bo Le Zhen Jing Bole’s Canon of Veterinary Acupuncture One of the first veterinary books AATCVM

6 What are acupoints? Shu Xue Areas under the skin Shu = Communicating
Xue = Holes Areas under the skin In fascia and muscle Concentrations of nerves, blood vessels, lymph ducts, connective tissue and mast cells SKIN SURFACE Acupoint schematic AATCVM

7 Acupoint Channels Related acupoints connected by Channels AATCVM

8 Acupoint Channels 14 Channels near the body’s surface AATCVM

9 14 Acupoint Channels and Number of Acupoints on Each
Lung- 9 Large Intestine- 20 Stomach- 45 Spleen- 21 Heart- 9 Small Intestine- 19 Bladder- 67 Kidney- 27 Pericardium- 9 Triple Heater- 23 Gallbladder- 44 Liver- 14 Governing Vessel- 28 Conception Vessel- 26 About 150 of these acupoints are commonly used to treat diseases of animals AATCVM

10 Acupoints Named by Channel and number Lung 9 or LU-9
Ninth acupoint of the Lung Channel Have a specific effect LU-9 Known to support Lung function LU-9 PC 6 AATCVM

11 Classical Acupoints Not associated with a specific Channel
Have special effects Numbered and have Chinese names 12 Nao-shu 77 acupoints dogs and cats 210 acupoints horses AATCVM

12 Common Ways to Stimulate Acupoints
Dry needle acupuncture Needles alone Electro-acupuncture Needles and electricity Moxibustion Heat over acupoint Heat on needle Aqua-acupuncture Injection of substances Implants Gold beads in acupoints Low level impulse lasers Needles inserted into acupoints and heated with a moxa stick AATCVM

13 How Acupuncture Works Disease Acupuncture
Disrupts normal bodily functions Acupuncture Restores normal body homeostasis Allows innate healing and regeneration processes to function optimally

14 How Acupuncture works Stimulates local nerve reflexes Stimulates brain
Affects local structures near acupoint Affects internal organs near acupoint Stimulates brain Creates generalized effects Changes hormones and chemical throughout the body PET scan of human brain during AP AATCVM

15 Scientific Evidence of Acupuncture Effects
Special MRI studies Show objective evidence of effects Top brain MRI Normal Middle brain MRI Patient with pain Bottom brain MRI Same patient after acupuncture for pain AATCVM

16 Scientific Evidence of Acupuncture Effects
Research has increased exponentially Especially in the past 15 years U.S. National Library of Medicine PubMed: 15,917 acupuncture references (2010) 282 veterinary references Support the effectiveness of acupuncture For many different disorders In many different species AATCVM

17 Why use acupuncture ? Integrated with conventional drugs
Reduce dosages of conventional drugs Reduce side effects of conventional drugs Reduce duration of conventional drug treatments Avoid conventional drugs Avoid surgical procedures Avoid surgical risks Avoid surgical expenses AATCVM

18 What to Expect with Acupuncture
Effects may be seen Immediately Within a few days Effects are cumulative Often need multiple treatments 5-7 treatments is typical Initial treatments Acute disorders every 1-3 days Chronic disorders every 1-2 weeks Maintenance treatments AATCVM

19 What Disorders can Acupuncture Treat?
Musculoskeletal Dermatologic Neurological Ophthalmological Behavioral Cardiac Pulmonary Gastrointestinal Renal Reproductive Endocrine Immunological Neoplastic AATCVM

20 Musculoskeletal Disorders
Lameness and neck and back pain Arthritis Tendon/ligament disorders Intervertebral disk disease Muscle injury May be initially combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Releases β-endorphin etc. Reduces muscle spasms Reduces inflammation Promotes tissue healing AATCVM

21 Acupuncture for Dermatologic Disorders
Common disorders treated Allergic dermatitis Otitis Traumatic and pressure induced wounds May be initially combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Reduces pruritis Reduces inflammation Promotes tissue healing AATCVM

22 Acupuncture for Neurological Disorders
Common disorders treated Seizures Paresis/paralysis Facial paralysis Nerve injuries Many others May be initially combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Controls seizures Reduces inflammation Promotes nerve regeneration AATCVM

23 Acupuncture for Ophthalmological Disorders
Common disorders treated Glaucoma Conjunctivitis May be initially combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Reduce intraocular pressure Reduce inflammation Promote tissue healing AATCVM

24 Acupuncture for Behavioral Disorders
Common disorders treated Separation anxiety Thunderstorm phobia Aggression May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Reduces anxiety Reduces anger Promotes relaxation AATCVM

25 Acupuncture for Cardiac Disorders
Common disorders treated Congestive heart failure Cardiomyopathy Arrhymias May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Increase heart muscle strength Reduce fluid accumulation Reduce arrhythmias Increase stamina AATCVM

26 Acupuncture for Pulmonary Disorders
Common disorders treated Asthma/ COPD Upper respiratory disease Pneumonia May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Reduce inflammation Ease breathing Control anxiety and panic AATCVM

27 Acupuncture for Gastrointestinal Disorders
Common Disorders treated Colic Anorexia Vomiting Diarrhea Constipation Megacolon May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Restore smooth muscle function Control diarrhea and vomiting Reduce gastrointestinal pain Stimulate appetite AATCVM

28 Acupuncture for Renal Disorders
Common disorders treated Renal failure Incontinence Cystitis Urolithiasis May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Increase appetite Relieve pain Improve sphincter and bladder tone Restore proper smooth muscle function AATCVM

29 Acupuncture for Reproductive Disorders
Common disorders treated Anestrus Infertility Poor libido May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Corrects hormonal imbalances Corrects uterine motility Reduces stress Controls pain from musculoskeletal disease AATCVM

30 Acupuncture for Endocrine Disorders
Common disorders treated Diabetes mellitus Cushing’s disease Hypothyroidism May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Corrects hormonal imbalances Promotes healing AATCVM

31 Acupuncture for Immune Disorders
Common disorders treated Autoimmune diseases Immune deficiency diseases May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Balances immune system Reduces overactive immune system Reduces inflammation Stimulates the immune system in immunodeficiency AATCVM

32 Acupuncture for Neoplastic Disorders
Adjunctive therapy All types of tumors Never do AP near the tumor May be combined with conventional therapies Acupuncture effects Balance immune system Reduce effects of chemotherapy Regenerate injured tissues Reduce pain AATCVM

33 How to find a veterinary acupuncturist
Veterinary acupuncturists Listed by zip code and state Chi Institute IVAS AATCVM

34 How to find a veterinary acupuncture school
Must be a veterinarian Three United States Schools Chi Institute of Chinese Medicine International Veterinary Acupuncture Society Colorado VMA AATCVM

35 Acupuncture Summary Safe and effective No adverse side effects
For many different diseases In many species No adverse side effects Can be integrated with conventional treatments Can treat conditions Untreatable by conventional methods An effective treatment To improve the quality of life for the animals we serve AATCVM

36 Questions?? Thank-you For further questions and referral of patients I can be reached at: Copyright 2010 AATCVM, All Rights Reserved AATCVM

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