Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats

Skillfully integrating traditional concepts of Chinese medicine with clinical experience and modern scientific research, <em>Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats</em> 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. <br></br><strong>Special Features:</strong><li>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</li><li>Bones and muscles have been precisely drawn into each photograph, a valuable tool for localization of points</li><li>A comprehensive discussion of all acupuncture points in all channels ensures that you have full mastery of the field</li><li>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</li><br></br>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.