Is your companion taking on some years? Maybe getting stiffer, panting a lot, not able to hold urine as well as before, even leaking urine, drier skin, behavior changes, seeking warm places or the opposite sleeping on cold tiles. TCVM includes acupuncture, Chinese herbal therapy, Tui-na (Chinese body work) and food therapy if indicated. TCVM can help improve the quality of life by improving mobility, taking care of certain cases of urinary incontinence, if they feel too hot, too cold or just for a tune-up to help your pet feel good.
Aging gracefully is possible with pets, and a Life Quality Score (LQS) questionnaire can help us assess the situation and monitor progress. One part is your assessment of the following: perceived pain, mental status, activity level, appetite, defecation (difficulty or leakage), urination (difficulty or leakage), and overall happiness. The second part is the information I collect during the physical examination: heart rate, respiratory rate, hunched posture, pupilary dilatation, vocalization, body weight, etc.
The LQS may also assist in the delicate decision of deciding when to humanly put an end to a pet’s life. Some pet owners feel overwhelmed by some conditions showed by their 4 legged companion. If so, it is always worth asking your health professional about any problems encountered. Some might seem insurmountable; however after talking to your veterinarian, some might be easily taken care of.
A TCVM session is typically one hour the first time, then 30-45 minutes afterward. If your pet dislike needles, no problem, we can do laser therapy, Tui-na and/or an acupressure session. A Tui-na session can be 30 minutes to a full hour. At the same time, I will show you what stretches and massages can be done at home. Pets do LOVE those Tui-na sessions!
Aging gracefully is possible with pets, and a Life Quality Score (LQS) questionnaire can help us assess the situation and monitor progress. One part is your assessment of the following: perceived pain, mental status, activity level, appetite, defecation (difficulty or leakage), urination (difficulty or leakage), and overall happiness. The second part is the information I collect during the physical examination: heart rate, respiratory rate, hunched posture, pupilary dilatation, vocalization, body weight, etc.
The LQS may also assist in the delicate decision of deciding when to humanly put an end to a pet’s life. Some pet owners feel overwhelmed by some conditions showed by their 4 legged companion. If so, it is always worth asking your health professional about any problems encountered. Some might seem insurmountable; however after talking to your veterinarian, some might be easily taken care of.
A TCVM session is typically one hour the first time, then 30-45 minutes afterward. If your pet dislike needles, no problem, we can do laser therapy, Tui-na and/or an acupressure session. A Tui-na session can be 30 minutes to a full hour. At the same time, I will show you what stretches and massages can be done at home. Pets do LOVE those Tui-na sessions!
