Ch. 11: Prevention/Treatment Strategies

Question 1

Nina is a 15yo SF Mixed breed dog who presented with a history of chronic urinary incontinence and rear weakness. Recently, she had difficulty and pain walking. Her L carpus would only flex ~30 degrees. Rads indicated she has extensive bridging spondylosis of the T/L vertebrae, as well as DJD of the elbow and carpus. Upon palpation, her elbows and back were painful. Her tongue was purple with no coat. Pulse was weak and deep. She was diagnosed with KID Qi deficinecy. In addition, she had blood stagnation. The KID Qi def. lead to bone weakness, DJD, and spondylosis, and further resulted in blood stagnation. Thus, the KID Qi def. was the root and blood stagnation was the manifestation.

What is your TCVM treatment strategy for Nina?

Answer 1

Treating both the root and the manifestation

Question 2

A 14yo SF Mixed breed dog, Sugar, presented with a history of stiffness and pain of the back and rear limbs. She has received Rimadyl for 2.5yrs. Her PE findings included bilateral nuclear sclerosis, painful hips upon extenision (80deg.), overall muscle atrophy, and stiffness and pain of the lumbar area. She has had occasional bouts of vertigo and geriatric disorientation. Her tongue was pale and lavender. Her pulse was deficient on the right side.

What is your TCVM diagnosis for Sugar?

Answer 2

Qi deficiency and Qi stagnation pattern

Question 3

A 14yo SF Mixed breed dog, Sugar, presented with a history of stiffness and pain of the back and rear limbs. She has received Rimadyl for 2.5yrs. Her PE findings included bilateral nuclear sclerosis, painful hips upon extenision (80deg.), overall muscle atrophy, and stiffness and pain of the lumbar area. She has had occasional bouts of vertigo and geriatric disorientation. Her tongue was pale and lavender. Her pulse was deficient on the right side.

What is your treatment strategy if Sugar is diagnosed with a combination of deficiency and excess (stagnation)?

Answer 3

Tonify the deficiency and eliminate the pathogen (stagnation) at the same time

Question 4

Trickline is a 2yo Thoroughbred colt who presented with a high fever and nasal discharge. He began showing the nasal discharge 3d prior. His nasal discharge was thick and yellow. His body temperature was 104F. His appetite and water intake were normal and he had a mild cough. His tongue as red, and his pulse superficial, forceful and rapid. 3 other horses also showed similar clinical signs at the same barn.

What is your TCVM diagnosis for Trickline?

Answer 4

Wind-heat pattern

Question 5

Trickline is a 2yo Thoroughbred colt who presented with a high fever and nasal discharge. He began showing the nasal discharge 3d prior. His nasal discharge was thick and yellow. His body temperature was 104F. His appetite and water intake were normal and he had a mild cough. His tongue as red, and his pulse superficial, forceful and rapid. 3 other horses also showed similar clinical signs at the same barn.

Which treatment methods do you select for Trickline?

Answer 5

Pungent-Cool diaphoresis

Question 6

What is the goal of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine?

1. The balance/harmony between the universe and the body
2. The balance/harmony between individuals
3. The balance/harmony between the Mind and body
4. A balanced/harmonious daily life and diet
5. All of the above

Answer 6

All of the above