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04/09/2026

Acupuncture in geriatric & palliative care 🐾

In end-of-life care, the focus shifts toward comfort, pain management and quality of life.
➡ BL-18 may be used for pain related to Qi and Blood stagnation, together with points individually selected to address the underlying root cause.
➡For restlessness or anxiety, Shen supporting points may also be considered (HT-7, PC-6).

There is no fixed protocol.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40781017/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34307076/

12/06/2026

Treat the pathogen or strengthen the patient?

One of the most interesting debates in TCM/TCVM is whether to focus on expelling the pathogen or supporting the patient's Zheng Qi.
🔹 Classical approach
In the early stages of an external Wind-Cold or Wind-Heat invasion, treatment focuses on releasing the exterior and helping the body eliminate the pathogen. Excessive tonification at this stage may theoretically "trap the pathogen inside."

🔹 Deficiency-based approach
When the patient is severely debilitated, elderly, chronically ill, or unable to mount an effective response, many modern TCM and TCVM authors advocate strengthening Zheng Qi.

A good example is a cat with FIP, abdominal effusion, muscle wasting, and hind limb weakness. From a TCVM perspective, this is not only a pathogen problem — it is also a Zheng Qi problem. In such cases, supporting the spleen, kidneys, Qi, and overall vitality may help the body regain the capacity to respond to disease.

As TCVM teaches:

"Support Zheng Qi without retaining the pathogen. Eliminate the pathogen without damaging Zheng Qi."

AJTCVM article:
https://ajtcvm.org/downloads/traditional-chinese-veterinary-medicine-immunology-and-its-application-in-the-treatment-of-canine-and-feline-diseases/

24/05/2026

Before the Needle, there Is presence
Small animal acupuncture & the power of calm awareness

24/05/2026

Working with animals through acupuncture teaches a deep form of presence. Animals do not hide behind words. They respond to energy, tension, intention, and calmness.
In Chinese Medicine, the practitioner’s mind is like the rudder of a boat. When the practitioner becomes the observer — grounded, calm, and fully present — the space around the animal begins to soften. Thoughts and emotions are like waves on the ocean. The observer brings stillness to the water.
During acupuncture, healing begins in silence, in breathing, in listening without forcing. Animals teach us how to return to simplicity — to feel rather than control. The role of the therapist is not to fight the storm, but to hold the direction of the boat with awareness and compassion.

30/04/2026

🐾 Electroacupuncture for IVDD in dogs – evidence-based approach

A recent clinical study showed that electroacupuncture may significantly improve neurological recovery in dogs with thoracolumbar IVDD, when combined with standard postoperative care.

👉 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/390879508_Clinical_Study_on_the_Application_of_Acupuncture_in_the_Postoperative_Rehabilitation_of_Dogs_Affected_by_Acute_Thoracolumbar_Disc_Herniation

Targets: pain modulation, neuromodulation, and improved hind limb function.

23/04/2026

Scientific research: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12081690/
Old age is not a disease in animals — but how they age is influenced by many factors, including the emotional environment they live in. Research shows that there is a strong connection between an owner’s stress levels and their dog’s well-being. Chronic stress in humans can translate into stress in their pets, affecting behavior, immunity, and overall health. This phenomenon, sometimes called “crossover stress,” means that our emotional state doesn’t stay only with us — it can be reflected in the animals we care for. Taking care of your own mental balance is also part of taking care of your pet.

08/10/2025

Pets are our opportunity to see our truth. When you look into your dog's eyes, you're seeing a reflection of your own emotions, behaviors and energy. Who Am I. Everything and everyone I see in my life...
Study shows we mirror our pets!
👉https://www.health.harvard.edu/heart-health/dogs-and-owners-share-emotional-and-physiological-changes

24/06/2025

Acupuncture is effective for preventing relapses of recurrent canine otitis. Key acupuncture points for ear infections:
- SJ-6, GB-43, LI-4, SP-9, GB-20, SJ-17, SI-19, LI-11.

Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21245239/

Course Commencing 30 August 2025 - still taking enrolments.
More here: https://masteracuvet.pl/en/acupuncture-of-small-animals/

07/05/2025

Pain management is crucial after castration in dogs and cats. For managing pain:
👉ST-36, SP-6, GB-34 and LIV-3
have been shown to reduce postoperative pain!

25/03/2025

Embracing Yin and Yang and the path to DAO - ONE have mastered their skills. Together making a difference🫶
special thanks to Karolina and Loco

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