Mobile Equine Specialty Services

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) for Horses

Equine TCVM Acupuncture

Acupuncture has been performed on horses for thousands of years. Modern research confirms its beneficial effects in assisting the body with pain relief, tissue healing, immunoregulation, GI motility, and more.

Indications:

Wellness & Prevention
Performance Enhancement
Behavior/Anxiety
Musculoskeletal Problems
Lameness/Laminitis
Tendon/Ligament Injury
Neurologic Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders/Colic
Internal Medicine Conditions
Quality of LIfe, Cancer, Hospice
and more...

The number and frequency of treatments varies with each individual patient

3 to 6 treatments every 1 to 2 weeks is typically recommended to start in order to gauge a response, then monthly or as needed on a case by case basis
Acute conditions respond more readily than chronic conditions. Chronic conditions require regular maintenance treatments. The sooner treatment is started the better the response
Many patients benefit from tune up treatments every 1 to 3 months for chronic conditions and general wellness and prevention

Chinese Herbal Medicine for Horses

Note: available for established acupuncture patients only

Chinese Herbal Medicine is one of the four branches of TCVM. It utilizes ingredients from the Materia Medica in blends formulated to treat TCVM Pattern Diagnoses.

Chinese Herbal Selection is based on many factors tailored to each individual patient, such as

Tongue and pulse diagnosis
TCVM diagnostic scan results
Five Element Constitution
TCVM Patient Pattern Diagnosis
Patient history
Current labs results
Season/Time of year
and more....

Dr. Brown utilizes Chinese Herbal Blends from Jing Tang Herbal with convenient home delivery. Herbal blends for horses are available in a concentrated granular powder that can be easily mixed with feed.

Patients with chronic conditions typically have multiple TCVM Pattern Diagnoses requiring a layered approach to treatment. The herbal prescription may change over time and/or others may be added pending response

Herbal treatment response time and duration of treatment varies with each individual patient, whether condition(s) being treated is acute vs chronic, number of TCVM patterns being treated, etc. Many herbal blends can be given for up to 3 to 6 months and are typically given 1 to 2 times daily.

A combination of acupuncture and herbal medicine is recommended for optimum results based on the needs of the patient.

TCVM Food Therapy for Horses

Note: available for established acupuncture patients only

TCVM Food Therapy is one of the four pillars of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. It utilizes diet to treat and prevent imbalances within the body.

TCVM Food Therapy is customized to each individual patient based on the patients TCVM pattern diagnosis, food energetics, season/time of year and more. Treatment ranges from single food as therapy to patient specific TCVM pattern recipes.

Note: recommendations are based on the principles of TCVM Food Therapy. This is not a board certified nutritional consulting service.

TCVM TeleVET Time with Dr. Brown

Note: available for active patients only

TCVM TeleVET Time allows horse owners to access Dr. Browns expertise and support in between acupuncture appointments or when an in person appointment is not feasible for questions, treatment plan adjustments, monitoring and more.

Available for active patients only. TeLeVET fees & restrictions apply

Ask questions and get advice
Monitor response to Chinese Herbs and Food Therapy
Manage treatment plans & more

Please note online form links are redirected to Dr. Browns main housecall site for form purposes only. Thank you

Patient Update & Progress Form

TeLeVET Time Request Form

Patient Direct via Standard Process

Standard Process Whole Food Equine Supplements

Bridge the gap in your horses nutrition with whole food equine supplements by Standard Process. The equine formulas contain ingredients such as vegetables, fruits and herbs to deliver phytonutrients, enzymes, vitamins and minerals formulated to target specific body systems.