Peer-reviewed veterinary case report
Acupuncture for skin problems in pets - how it works
By Waters, K C·Published in Problems in veterinary medicine·1992·View original on PubMed →
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Original publication title: Acupuncture for dermatologic disorders.
Plain-English summary
Veterinary acupuncture can be a helpful treatment for skin problems in pets. It uses traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) principles to diagnose the issue and select specific acupuncture points based on what is causing the skin condition and how it appears. This approach aims to improve the overall health of the animal while addressing their skin issues.
Abstract
Veterinary acupuncture is a useful therapeutic modality for treating dermatologic disease. The principles of TCM diagnosis can be applied to the animal patient, and acupuncture points chosen based on the cause and clinical manifestations of the disease.
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