ancient wisdom modern technique gentle healing.. wittstein acupuncture... · veterinary acupuncture...
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Veterinary Acupuncture
Arnold L. Wittstein, DVM, CVA, PCCertified Veterinary Acupuncturist
(541) 250-1302Fax (541) 610-1830
Ancient Wisdom... Modern Technique... Gentle Healing.
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Arthritis Pain
Internal Organ Disease
GastrointestinalDisease 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
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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
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Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine(TCVM)
● Acupuncture● Traditional Chinese Herbs● Dietary Modification● Nutritional Supplements● Lifestyle Changes
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Doesn't It Hurt?● Extremely thin
(36 G)
● Smooth tip, not acutting bevel
● Flexible
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C'mon, Does It Really Work?
Western medical research has shown the following:
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Overview ofAcupuncture'sEffect on the
Body
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Acupuncture points are highly infiltrated with densecollections of specialized nerve endings.
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The “Gate” Theory
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Release ofNeurohormones
in the Brain
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Positron Emission TomographyMeasures activity within the brain
as a result of external stimuli
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“I can't fitall this intomy brain!”
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“Murgatroyd”
8 year old, neutered male Great Dane
Severe stifle arthritis
Bilateral cruciate surgery at 2 years of age
NSAIDs no longer working
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“Murgatroyd”After three weekly treatments
Jumping on bed
Chasing squirrels
Fighting with other dogs
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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
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“Bayou”
Every other day electroacupuncture
Complete recovery
2008 JAVMA study:Medical therapy combinedwith electroacupuncturehad same prognosis assurgery. Medical therapyalone had poorestprognosis.
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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 deemedtoo 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 coolAfter four treatments – no more medicationsAfter 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 treatmenthave gotten them back undercontrol
Owner has not attempted to weanCecil 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
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Electroacupuncture
● Increases stimulationof the acupuncture
point
● Extends timebetween treatments
● Provides increasedpain 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 whethermedicine is old or new,so long as it bringsabout a cure.
It matters not whethertheories are Eastern orWestern, so long as theyprove to be true.
Jen-Hsou Lin
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