SLIDE 1 Veterinary Acupuncture
Arnold L. Wittstein, DVM, CVA, PC
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist (541) 250-1302 Fax (541) 610-1830 vet@acupuncture-vet.com www.acupuncture-vet.com Ancient Wisdom... Modern Technique... Gentle Healing.
SLIDE 2 Arthritis Pain Internal Organ Disease Gastrointestinal Disease Heart/Lung Disorders
- Hip Dysplasia
- Injured Joints or after Surgery
- Developmental Abnormalities
- Kidney Failure
- Liver Failure
- Fatty Liver Syndrome
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Chronic colitis
- Megaesophagus
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Feline Allergic Bronchitis
SLIDE 3 General Debility Skin Disease Neurologic Disorders
- Advancing age
- Cancer
- Cancer treatment
- Feline Leukemia Virus
- Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
- Allergic Skin Disease
- Chronic Ear Infections
- Hot Spots/Lick Granulomas
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Epilepsy
Behavioral Disorders
- Noise Phobias
- Cognitive Dysfunction
SLIDE 4 Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
- Acupuncture
- Traditional Chinese Herbs
- Dietary Modification
- Nutritional Supplements
- Lifestyle Changes
SLIDE 5 Doesn't It Hurt?
(36 G)
cutting bevel
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C'mon, Does It Really Work?
Western medical research has shown the following:
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Overview of Acupuncture's Effect on the Body
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Acupuncture points are highly infiltrated with dense collections of specialized nerve endings.
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The “Gate” Theory
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Release of Neurohormones in the Brain
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Positron Emission Tomography
Measures activity within the brain as a result of external stimuli
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“I can't fit all this into my brain!”
SLIDE 13 “Murgatroyd”
8 year old, neutered male Great Dane Severe stifle arthritis Bilateral cruciate surgery at 2 years
NSAIDs no longer working
SLIDE 14 “Murgatroyd”
After three weekly treatments Jumping on bed Chasing squirrels Fighting with
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“Garland”
2 year old, neutered male Boston Terrier Megaesophagus Chronic regurgitation Intermittent vomiting Intermittent aspiration pneumonia Intermittent diarrhea
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“Garland”
Regurgitation reduced to once or twice a month Vomiting resolved Diarrhea resolved
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“Bayou”
Acute onset paralysis (IVDD) Surgery not an option Poor response to steroids
SLIDE 18 “Bayou”
Every other day electroacupuncture Complete recovery 2008 JAVMA study: Medical therapy combined with electroacupuncture had same prognosis as
alone had poorest prognosis.
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“Frisco”
8 year old, neutered male DSH Diabetic neuropathy Diabetes poorly regulated Very weak hind legs
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13 year old, neutered male DSH Chronic renal failure Owner unable to change diet or give SQ fluids Treated with AP and herbs in canned food
“Cyrano”
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“Sammy”
10 year old, neutered male mixed breed Congestive heart failure, intervertebral disk disease On furosemide and enalapril Back surgery deemed too risky due to CHF
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“Bo”
12 year old, neutered male Golden Retriever mix Chronic skin disease for the last eight years – always scratching, always on antibiotics, antifungals or both Always “hot” - skin radiates heat After first treatment – skin cool After four treatments – no more medications After 3 months – hair is growing
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“Livia”
8 year old, spayed female Golden Retriever Mast cell cancer Started on leg, spread to lymph nodes and abdomen Chemotherapy ineffective
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12 year old, neutered male Lab mix Seizures since 3 years of age – recently are no longer controlled with medication Acupuncture and herbal treatment have gotten them back under control Owner has not attempted to wean Cecil off conventional drugs
“Cecil”
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“Juliette”
5 year old, spayed female Domestic Shorthair “Wobbly” since a kitten, recently getting worse. Having trouble walking now. No conventional tests have determined the problem Now also has head tremors
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Electroacupuncture
SLIDE 27 Electroacupuncture
- Increases stimulation
- f the acupuncture
point
between treatments
pain relief A very tiny electrical current is passed through the acupuncture needles.
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“Shea”
8 year old, neutered male German Shepherd cross Hip dysplasia, Lumbo-sacral stenosis, degenerative myelopathy
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9 year old, spayed female DSH Inflammatory Bowel Disease Not well controlled with diet and conventional medications
“Doot-Du”
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“Amy”
13 year old, spayed female Lab-cross Hip dysplasia, DJD Difficulty rising Muscle atrophy Only partially controlled with NSAIDs
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“Gus”
8 year old, spayed female Shep-X HBC, 4 days ago Spinal trauma Paralyzed, no deep pain
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Daily electroacupuncture for four days EOD electroacupuncture x 5 Tx Then twice weekly treatments
“Gus”
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Three weeks post-injury
“Gus”
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It matters not whether medicine is old or new, so long as it brings about a cure. It matters not whether theories are Eastern or Western, so long as they prove to be true. Jen-Hsou Lin
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