ACU-PET Case Histories

Indications


Arthritis Hip dysplasia Elbow dysplasia Osteochondrosis dessicans-OCD Traumatic injuries and fractures Sesamoiditis Secondary Trigger points in the muscles
	Neck Problems Intervertebral discs in cervical region Wobblers syndrome Malformations of neck vertebrae Paralysis Secondary pain due to front leg problems
Back Problems Intervertebral disc disease in thoracic or lumbar spine Sacro-iliac pain Cauda equina Spondylosis Fibro cartilagenous infarct (FCE) Secondary pain due to limb arthritis Paralysis and wobbliness (paresis)
	Geriatric care Support for kidney failure Arthritic joints Stiffness when getting up Chronic disease management Appetite stimulation and general wellbeing
Degenerative Myelopathy Especially in German Shepherds, Corgies, Rhodesian Ridgebacks and crosses Progressive spinal cord damage similar to Multiple sclerosis (MS) in people Leads to weakness in back legs, wobbly drunken gait and damage to feet, nails and paws Advanced stage: inability to get up and problems with urination and defaecation Acupuncture and Dietary supplements can be useful to slow progression
	Neurological Disease Epilepsy, fitting, full and partial seizures Dementia and old age problems Palsy and paralysis syndromes Neuropathic pain and nerve pinching
Tendonitis Tendon and ligament strains Shoulder lameness from biceps tendonitis in agility dogs Partial cruciate ligament strains In Athletic, working and agility dogs Dogs doing repetitive things such as jumping down from retaining walls, chasing balls and sticks etc
	Post Surgical Rehabilitation Usually started when stitches are removed, around 2 weeks after surgery Minimize scar formation Minimize muscle wasting Helps in return to normal function Minimize stress on other limbs and back/neck Minimize arthritis and joint degeneration E.g. after cruciate ligament surgery to minimize stress on the opposite cruciate ligament and knee joint Treatment of Trigger points
Behavioural Disorders Phobias, such as noise and thunder phobias Anxiety disorders such as separation anxiety Dementia and abnormal behaviours
	Lick granulomas and scars
Urinary Tract Disease Cystitis with antibiotics reduce the urge to urinate Urinary incontinence Support for kidney failure Arthritic joints Stiffness when getting up Chronic disease management Appetite stimulation and general wellbeing Inability to urinate due to nerve damage Kidney failure
	Gastro-intestinal disease To stimulate the appetite in sick animals Diarrhoea or constipation Mega colon and mega oesophagus Inflammatory bowel disease Normalize bowel motility and continence
Skin Disease Acupuncture Dietary management and supplements Chinese Herbal medicines
	Cancer Support As an adjunct to chemotherapy and radiation, improves wellbeing and decreases side effects Used when owners elect not to use chemotherapy etc, to manage the animal’s wellbeing and comfort Provides pain relief Helps with nausea