Acupuncture for General Veterinary Practice

[Dr. Gholipour]

Acupuncture for General Veterinary Practice

Chan WW, Chen KY, Liu H, Wu LS, Lin JH.



Pages: 6
Publisher: Journal of Veterinary Medical Science
Language: English
Edition: 63(10):1057-62, 2001



Description
Since the International Society of Veterinary Acupuncture (IVAS) was founded in 1974, acupuncture (AP) has received greater acceptance by veterinary professionals throughout the world. This article introduces some important animal diseases that respond well to AP therapy. These include resuscitation of small animals, treatment of anoestrous gilts and sows, bovine reproductive disease, canine vertebral problems and equine backpain, etc.

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[Dr. Gholipour]

What Acupuncture Can and Cannot Treat

Huisheng Xie, DVM, PhD and Carolina Ortiz-Umpierre, DVM



Pages: 5
Publisher: Journal of the American Animal Hospital Association
Language: English
Edition: 42:244-248, 2006



Description
Acupuncture has been used for over 2000 years to treat a variety of diseases. It is safe and effective, especially for conditions such as pain, geriatric diseases, and exercise-related diseases. There are 361 acupuncture points located throughout the body on meridians. Meridians are the energetic channels that connect all the points to each other. These points are stimulated by various means to produce a physiological effect in the body. All points have various functions throughout the body that can be used to treat different diseases. Certain precautions must be taken when treating weak, debilitated, or pregnant animals.

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[Dr. Gholipour]

Equine Acupressure Meridian Chart

Kara L. Stewart



Pages: 6
Publisher: -
Language: English



Description
magine you're on a trail ride, spending several days in the backcountry with friends, far away from civilization. After the first day's lunch break your horse has a sudden allergic reaction, which constricts his windpipe. His breathing becomes increasingly labored, even at a standstill, and he eventually collapses to the ground. You have no drugs, and the nearest vet is miles away in town. Can you help him? Proponents of acupressure say indeed you can.

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