A 10-year-old 26.5-kg spayed female Weimaraner was presented for decreased ambulation and collapsing due to cervical intervertebral disc disease. Radiographs taken by the referring veterinarian revealed a narrowed space between the 6th and 7th cervical vertebrae, as well as ventral spondylosis at this location and between the 1st and 2nd lumbar vertebrae. Despite being placed on glucocorticoids, glucosamine and chondroitin, her clinical signs had worsened. Acupuncture and TuiNa therapy were instituted in conjunction with vitamins and muscle relaxants. These therapies improved her clinical signs but she still remained painful. When the Chinese herbal formula, Cervical Formulaa was initiated she greatly improved. This case demonstrates that the integration of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and conventional medicine can be useful to help a patient return to normal function.
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