Species: Canine
Breed: American Toy Terrier
Gender: Spayed Female
Age: 14 years old
Clinical Case
Vestibular syndrome and IVDD of the lumbar spine.
Hind limb weakness for about 10 days, administered Antinol
X-Ray Examination
- Spondylarthrosis in L1-L3 L4-L5
- Reduction of SIV in L1-L2 L4-L5
- Knee osteoarthritis
Clinical Examination
- Ataxia in the hind limbs
- Kyphosis
- Normal sensitivity and proprioception
- Severe muscular hypomyotrophy of the thigh
- Bilateral medial patellar dislocation grade 4
Laser Acupuncture Protocol
| Acupuncture Points | BL23 BL40 BL54 BL60 LIV3 GB34 ST35a ST35b ST36 GV4 Hua-to-jia-ji(L1-L5) Bai-hui |
| Frequency | Nogier A (292 Hz) |
| Intensity | 1% |
| Duration | 6 seconds/point |
| Energy Dosage / Point | 0.41J (3.26J/cm²) |
Results
- The patient was able to walk for longer and with better stability after the first treatment
- Traditional Chinese medicine and nutraceutical products were combined
- The patient then continued with a maintenance program (two treatments per week)
Courtesy of Doctor Po Wei Pi – Affinity Veterinary Center – Taichung, Taiwan
