Book description
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. Founding
Director of German Veterinary Acupuncture Society e. V., Idstein,
Germany
