Use of TCVM therapy in a guinea pig with an abdominal tumor
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Title
Use of TCVM therapy in a guinea pig with an abdominal tumor
Description
Am J Tradit Chin Vet Med (2015), Fowler, Margaret.
Abstract
A geriatric female guinea pig was diagnosed with a rapidly growing abdominal tumor, weight loss, anorexia, diarrhea, and lethargy. The guinea pig responded well to TCVM therapy consisting of aqua-acupuncture and oral Nei Xiao Luo Li San (Max's Formula). She gained weight and the tumor reduced in size by 40%. When the herbal formula was discontinued by the owner due to personal illness, the tumor rapidly enlarged again. After re-instituting TCVM therapy, the tumor once again decreased in size and remained stable, affording an already geriatric guinea pig with an additional year of good quality life before dying without warning. This case clearly documents a positive cause and effect relationship between decreased tumor growth and TCVM therapy in a species where few cases of TCVM therapy have been reported.
Alternative Title
Am J Tradit Chin Vet Med
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Date
Date Created
10/8/2015
Language
English
Type
Journal Article
issn
1945-7677
issue
2
page end
83
page start
81
volume
10