甚麼是中醫獸醫學 (TCVM)？

在中國，中醫⽤於治療⼈類和動物有數千年的歷史，背後的理論與西醫全不同。在中醫理論中，疾病被理解為⾝體的失衡，通過⾆⾊、脈搏和溫度偏好等識別來進⾏診斷。

TCVM應該如何使⽤？

在⼤多數情況下，中草藥可與針灸結合使⽤。TCVM可以⽤作補充性治療，適⽤於慢性疾病，與西醫獸醫學結合使⽤時，可獲得最佳效果。西藥功能強⼤且作⽤迅速，可以解決症狀。中醫獸醫學能平衡寵物整體的狀態，協助治療疾病的根源。同時，中草藥也適合⽤作慢性病的冶療。某些病症未必能在西藥治療下能夠控制病情，我們可就個別情況考慮加⼊中草藥治療的可能，以互補不⾜。

中醫藥的形式

中醫草藥通常是粉末形式的。⼀些普通的草藥可以以餅乾形式特別訂購。我們使⽤來⾃台灣和美國可信賴的中藥藥材，這些藥材專⾨為動物⽽製，具有良好的質量控制。草藥粉可以與⻝物混合，也可以與⽔混合或放⼊膠囊中直接服⽤。

中醫藥有副作⽤或會造成藥物反應嗎？

常⾒的副作⽤是腸胃不適的症狀，例如⻝慾下降、嘔吐和腹瀉。雖然⼀些草藥可能會與常規藥物有相互作⽤，但這情況並不常⾒。我們的獸醫擁有中、西獸醫學的知識，能避免不必要的藥物反應。

 

中草藥適⽤於哪些病症？

對於以下病症，獸醫可能會建議使⽤中草藥

l   關節炎：背痛、關節痛、四肢無⼒、輕微癱瘓

l   對於⻑期的痛症，中草藥可減低

l   寵物對⽌痛藥的依賴

l   復發性便秘

l   慢性咳嗽

l   腎臟和膀胱結⽯



What is Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) has been used in China to treat humans and animals for thousands of years. The theory behind TCVM is completely different from conventional western medicine. In Chinese Medicine theory, disease is understood as an imbalance in the body, and diagnosis proceeds through identifying the underlying pattern of disharmony through tongue colour, pulse and temperature preference etc.

 

How should TCVM be used?

For most conditions, Chinese herbal medicine can be used in conjunction with acupuncture to have synergistic results. TCVM can be used as a complementary alternative therapy, but the best results occur when it is used in conjunction with

Western Veterinary Medicine. Western drugs are powerful and fast acting to address the symptoms. While TCVM addresses the well-being of the whole patient and treating the root of disease. TCVM is suited for chronic conditions. For the refractory cases from western medicine, we can consider whether TCVM can used in combination for the treatment of the patient.

 

How is it administered?

The herbal medicine comes in powder form. Some common herbs can be specially ordered in biscuit form. We use trusted ingredients from Taiwan and the USA, specially made for animal use with good quality control. The herbal powder can be mixed with tasty food, mixed with water or put into a capsule to administer directly.

 

Are there any side effects or drug reactions?

The most common side effect are gastrointestinal signs e.g. reduced appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. Some herbs may have interactions with conventional drugs. This is not common and can be avoided with knowledge of the herbs.

 

Which conditions should we consider herbal medicine for?

TCVM may be recommended for the following conditions:

l   Arthritis, back pain, joint pain,

limb weakness, paresis & paralysis

l   To reduce reliance on pain

medications for patients with chronic pain.

l   For patients with recurrent constipation

l   Chronic coughing

l   Kidney and bladder stoneslease talk with your veterinarian.