A 6.5-year-old female Airedale was presented for evaluation and treatment with Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine of a previously diagnosed right cervical fibrosarcoma and facial paralysis. Due to the extent and local invasiveness of the tumor (computerized tomographic imaging), complete surgical removal was not possible. A poor prognosis was given by the veterinary oncologist. The dog had eaten dry dog food all its life and was a Fire constitution. This contributed to formation of Excess Heat, damaged Yin, reduced Body Fluids causing Phlegm formation. The Phlegm increased causing local Stagnation and tumor formation (substantial Phlegm) in the cervical portion of the Large Intestine Channel. Herbal treatment with Wei Qi Booster (modified Si Jun Zi Tang) was initiated prior to the first acupuncture appointment. Three dry needle acupuncture treatments (1st, 3rd, 6th weeks) were administered using combinations of the following acupoints: GV-20, BL-15, HT-7, GB-34, BL-18, LIV-3, BL-13, BL-21, ST-36, SP-6, ST-40, BL-23, Bai-hui and KID-10. The Chinese herbal formulas, Stasis Breaker (modified Nei Xiao Wan) and Cervical Formula (patented veterinary formula) and continued Wei Qi Booster were prescribed. The owner was instructed to provide acupressure, Tui-na and a cooling diet. By the ninth week of TCVM therapy, the facial paralysis had resolved and there was no gross evidence of the tumor. The dog’s energy level and quality of life were greatly improved. For three years the dog has been maintained on the three Chinese herbal formulas and has no gross evidence of tumor recurrence and a good quality of life.
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