Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats: A Pocket Atlas 2nd Edition

An at-a-glance review of all acupuncture points and channels for small animals

Skillfully integrating traditional concepts of Chinese medicine with clinical experience and modern scientific research, Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats brings together all current information in one convenient book. Its atlas-style format, highlighted by hundreds of full-color photographs and supporting text, makes it ideal as a quick, user-friendly reference in the clinic or training program.

Special Features:

An easy-to-use, double-page spread designed for fast retrieval of information--on the left, concise text describes the effects, indications, localization, technique, and depth of insertion for each acupuncture point; on the right, high-quality photographs demonstrate all concepts.

Bones and muscles have been precisely drawn into each photograph, a valuable tool for localization of points.

A comprehensive discussion of all acupuncture points in all channels ensures that you have full mastery of the field.

A complete introduction to the principles of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), channel systems, TCM diagnostics, point selection, and point categories (such as Ting or Luo points) provide a strong foundation in the concepts of veterinary TCM.

The only book to focus solely on acupuncture for small animals, this handy, pocket-size atlas is unique in the field. It offers a wealth of practical knowledge and a pictorial reference for veterinarians, animal acupuncturists, students, and trainees whose goal is to provide the highest level of treatment to the animals in their care.

Table of Contents:

I Basic Concepts of Acupuncture

1. What Does Acupuncture Have to Offer?

2. History of Acupuncture

3. The Principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine

3.1. Difference betweenWestern Medicine and TCM

3.2. Important Terms in TCM

4. The Channels

4.1. Function of the Channels

4.2. Main Channels

4.3. Divergent Channels

4.4. Extraordinary Vessels

4.5. Network Vessels (Luo Mai)

4.6. Tendinomuscular Channels

4.7. Cutaneous Vessels

4.8. Cutaneous Regions

5. Psychoemotional Foundations of Veterinary Acupuncture

5.1. Animal Psychology in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)

5.2. The Effects of Points at the Psychological Level

5.3. Five Element Types in Dogs and Cats According to Their Emotional Behavior

5.4. The Role of Pathogenic Factors

6. Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Diagnostics

6.1. Pathogenic Factors Diagnosis

6.2. Eight Principles Diagnosis

6.3. Organ Diagnosis

6.4. Six Levels Diagnosis (Shang Han Lun)

6.5. Four Aspects Diagnosis (Wen Bing)

6.6. Triple Burner Diagnosis (San Jiao Bian Zheng)

6.7. Channel Diagnosis

6.8. Five Basic Substances Diagnosis

6.9. Five Elements Diagnosis

7. Acupuncture Points

7.1. Transport Points

7.2. Phase Points

7.3. Ting Points

7.4. Xi-Cleft Points

7.5. Source Points

7.6. Network Points

7.7. Back Transport Points

7.8. Alarm Points

7.9. Meeting Points

7.10. Master Points of the Body Regions

7.11. Lower Sea Points

7.12. Points of the Four Seas

8. Point Selection

9. Point Identification and Needling

10. Forms of Acupuncture

10.1. Acupuncture Needles

10.2. Alternatives to Needle Acupuncture

II Atlas of Acupuncture Points

11. Lung Channel

12. Large Intestine Channel

13. Stomach Channel

14. Spleen/Pancreas Channel

15. Heart Channel

16. Small Intestine Channel

17. Bladder Channel

18. Kidney Channel

19. Pericardium Channel

20. Triple Burner Channel

21. Gallbladder Channel

22. Liver Channel

23. Governing Vessel

24. Controlling Vessel

25. Extra Points

26. Subject Index

27. Points Index

Key to the Symbols Used in the Illustrations