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Research: ROYNARD and COLLEAGUES,
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Abstract
ROYNARD and COLLEAGUES, 1 Neurology/Neurosurgery Department, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, 163 South Service Road, Plainview, NY 11803, USA; Fipapharm, 26 rue du marais, Mont-Saint-Aignan 76130, France; 2 Physical Rehabilitation and Acupuncture Service, Long Island Veterinary Specialists, 163 South Service Road, Plainview, NY 11803, USA; 3 Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, University of Florida, 2089 Southwest 16th Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608, USA; 4 Acupuncture and Holistic Veterinary Services, 105 Lilith Lane, Summerville, SC 29485, USA; The Chi Institute of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, 9650 West Highway 318, Reddick, FL 32686, USA. drmpfowler@gmail.com have published an article meant to help guide the use of traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM) for neurologic disorders in small animals.
Background
Modern research on traditional Chinese veterinary medicine (TCVM), including herbal medicine and acupuncture, has made evident the role of the nervous system as a cornerstone in many of the mechanisms of action of TCVM.
Methodology
Laboratory models and clinical research available are supportive for the use of TCVM in the management of neurologic conditions in small animals.
Results
Specifically in cases of intervertebral disk disease, other myelopathies, and painful conditions.
Conclusion
This article is meant to help guide the use of TCVM for neurologic disorders in small animals, based on available information and recommendations from experienced TCVM practitioners.
References
Patrick Roynard 1 , Lauren Frank 2 , Huisheng Xie 3 , Margaret Fowler 4. Acupuncture for Small Animal Neurologic Disorders. Vet Clin North Am Small Anim Pract.;48(1):201-219. doi: 10.1016/j.cvsm.2017.08.003. Epub Oct 14 2017. Jan 2018.