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Brown Veterinary Housecalls
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM)
"Treat the imbalance before it becomes dis-ease"
TCVM can be applied to all medical conditions including wellness & prevention. Patient specific treatment plans require an in-person appointment
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TCVM ACUPUNCTURE 
Acupuncture is one of the Four Pillars of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) available for dogs, cats and horses
Performed on people and animals for thousands of years now backed by modern research
Dr. Brown uses a combination of dry needle, electroacupuncture, hemoacupuncture & aquapuncture based in individual patient needs
Acupuncture is available via a TCVM or Integrative Housecall option only
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FAQ 
Yes, your pet will benefit from acupuncture!
Acupuncture can be integrated into all medical conditions alongside general medicine including wellness & prevention. See indications below
- Dr. Brown recommends a combination of Acupuncture, Chines Herbal Medicine & TCVM Food Therapy for optimal results. Patient specific treatment plans require an active VCPR.
- Stabilization & continued treatment with primary care DVM or specialist prior to starting TCVM is required for certain conditions such as congestive heart failure, diabetes, seizures, etc.
BENEFICIAL EFFECTS
Confirmed by modern research
- Pain Relief
- Tissue Healing
- Immunoregulation
- Anti-Inflammatory Effects
- GI motility...and more
TREATMENT FREQUENCY 
The number & frequency of treatments varies with each individual patient (VCPR required)
- Three to Six treatments 1 to 2 weeks apart then monthly or as needed on a case-by-case basis is most common
- Many patients benefit from tune up treatments every 1 to 3 months as maintenance of chronic conditions and general wellness and prevention
- Treatment packages or individual treatments available after initial TCVM exam/consult
- More than one treatment is needed to gauge a response
- TCVM is a slow process compared to Western Medicine requiring commitment to healing and well being
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Common Indications for TCVM

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Wellness & Prevention
Treat any imbalance before it becomes dis-ease
Support your pets TCVM Five Element Constitution
Assists with immune support & well being
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Performance Enhancement
Agility
Dressage, Show Jumping, Barrels
Trail Riding
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Behavior
Anxiety
Aggression
Shen Disturbance & Liver Qi Stagnation
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Pain Management
Where there is pain there is stagnation of Qi
Acute & Chronic Pain
Post Op Pain Management
Arthritic & Joint pain
Neck & Back pain
Ocular pain
Muscle Sorenes
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Allergies
Environmental/Food
Immune Support
Management
Hives
Acute & Chronic Otitis (ear infections)
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Musculoskeletal Problems
Osteoarthritis
Tendon/Ligament Injury
Cruciate Ligament Injury
Lameness
Laminitis
Muscle soreness
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Neurologic Disorders
Seizures*
IVDD
Paralysis/Paresis
Degenerative Myelopathy
Wobblers
Vestibular Disorders
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Gastrointestinal Disorders
Vomiting
Acute or Chronic Diarrhea
IBD
Pancreatitis
Decreased appetite
Colic
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Internal Medicine Conditions
Kidney Disease
Acute & Chronic Renal Failure
Liver Disease
Thyroid Disease
Adrenal Disease
IMHA/ITP
Diabetes*
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Ocular Disorders
Corneal Ulcers
Uveitis
Ocular pain
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Cancer & Hospice
Adjunct treatment
Osteosarcoma
Lymphoma
Hemangiosarcoma
Hospice
Quality of Life
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Other
Anhidrosis
and more..
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Acupuncture is available via a TCVM or Integrative Housecall option only
TCVM Housecall Details, Fees & Custom Request Form All Housecall Service Options

NOTE: *General medicine treatment at full service clinic or specialty center recommended and/or required for certain disease processes in order to be accepted as TCVM patient of Dr. Brown such as congestive heart failure, seizures, diabetes, etc. TCVM patients are not considered general medicine patients and vice versa
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