I have recently initiated treatment on a 12 y/o m/n Manchester Terrier with severe ankylosing spondylosis of L6-S1; bilateral CP defificts on both rear limbs; lavender tongue body with pink edges (heart region?); slow, wide gentle pulses on both rear limbs but theright side disappears on deep level. When the dog moves his gait is stilted but ambulates okay, however when the owner makes him move quickly, his rear swings to the right side and he will stumble. He is also on a combination of herbs which I will list below as read from the written label, Dan Nan Xing, Chen Pi, BunXia, Fu Ling,Zhi Shi, Di Dianf, Goupon- called a hind leg formula. Could any of these herbs cause or exacerbate the signs that are being seen? Will increasing the circulation to the patient help this situation?
I needled the dog on the Bladder meridian primarily and the pet fell asleep until the owner made him run up the hallway. I did not check pulses after the needles because of how comfortable he appeared.
Thanks for your advice,
Lois