Hawkeye Veterinary Services

17/12/2023

As the winter solstice approaches (21th December) marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year, we invite you to reflect on the profound teachings of the second chapter of the Suwen. This ancient text offers timeless guidance on harmonizing with the season's energy for optimal health and well-being. ❄️📚

Winter: A Time of Accumulation and Storage

According to the Suwen, winter is not merely a cold season; it's a period of deep potential and introspection. It’s when ice cracks the earth, and yang energy quietly accumulates at the core. 🌬️❄️

Living in Harmony with the Season

- Rest and Reflection: Embrace the longer nights by going to bed early and rising after the sun has warmed the skies. Let your spirit dwell inward, safeguarding your valuable energy. 🌙🛌

- Preserving Yang Energy: Avoid excessive exposure to cold and resist the urge to sweat unnecessarily. Think of your yang energy as a precious resource to be conserved and nurtured. ☃️🔥

- Mindful Meditation: Keep your thoughts free from the anxieties of achievements or losses. Let this time be one of mental and emotional gathering. 🧘‍♂️💭

The Consequences of Ignoring Nature’s Rhythm

Ignoring these seasonal cues can lead to a disturbance in kidney energy, essential for rebirth and renewal in spring. Neglecting winter’s wisdom might result in the Wei Syndromes - conditions of weakness and energy misalignment. 🌀🍃

Embracing the Rebirth

As we approach the celebrations of Christmas and Nativity, symbolic of rebirth, let’s prepare ourselves to emerge in spring with strength and vitality. This winter, let’s honor our ancient roots and feed life the way it was meant to be - in a gentle, nurturing embrace of nature’s rhythm. 🌱🌷

Let the winter solstice be a reminder of the delicate balance between rest and activity, conservation and expenditure, and the beautiful cycle of nature.

- Dolores Navarro
Belgian Veterinary Acupuncture Society

24/08/2023

🚨 New Hours! 🚨

I am happily accepting new patients!

What?
Acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Integrative care, Laser therapy

Who?
Dogs 🐕 🐩 Cats 🐈 🐈‍⬛ Rabbits 🐇
Rats 🐀 Snakes 🐍 Chickens 🐓 Turkeys 🦃

Where?
Galilee Veterinary Hospital in Jefferson, GA

When?
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays every week and one Saturday a month

Please contact 706-387-0006 for an appointment with Dr. Shores

Pictured:
“Benson”, a wonderful new Georgia patient
❤️ ☯️

29/06/2023

Turtle Surgery! 🐢

* The turtle was given IV propofol and morphine.
* The eye blinks are due to the electric current from the scalpel.
* They left the wounds open to heal on their own.
* The wounds healed within a week after the procedure.
* A bacterial infection caused the abscesses

🤩 😮 🤩 😮

29/06/2023

Everyone deserves to enjoy 4th of July Festivities and hopefully these tips can make things more tolerable for pets and their owners!

24/05/2023

GV 20 is useful in almost any patient

The acupuncture point GV20 is located in a depression just cranial to the sagittal crest at the rostral base of the ears.

The innervation of this point are the branches from the greater occipital, auriculotemporal and supraorbital nerves.

The occipital nerve treats occipital neuralgia and activates endogenous pain modulation pathways in the brainstem and spinal cord.

The auriculotemporal nerve provides sensory information to structures of the ear, the temporomandibular joint and the skin rostral to the ear. The supraorbital nerve, a continuation of the frontal nerve, innervates sinus mucous membranes, the upper ocular conjunctiva and the forehead.

Indications for this point include re**al and uterine prolapse, brain problems, epilepsy, eye and ear problems, immune stimulation, incontinence, polydipsia, calming, cerebrovascular events, vestibular disease, tetanus and allergic shock.

Innervation: Branches from the greater occipital, auriculotemporal and supraorbital nerves. The occipital nerve treats occipital neuralgia and activates endogenous pain modulation pathways in the brainstem and spinal cord. Spinal nerves C2 and C3 innervate the scalp caudal to the ears and the caudal cranial fossa. The greater occipital nerve supplies sensory input from the caudal scalp. The auriculotemporal nerve provides sensory information to structures of the ear, the temporomandibular joint and the skin rostral to the ear. The supraorbital nerve, a continuation of the frontal nerve, innervates sinus mucous membranes, the upper ocular conjunctiva and the forehead (rostral skull/frontal area).

Effect: Strong effect on promoting Yang, strengthens the Spleen and promotes the Spleen function of raising Qi, calms Wind, supports the brain, clears and stimulates the spirit, and nourishes the Sea of Marrow. Helpful for Liver Fire, Liver Yang rising and Liver stagnation, Yang deficiency and collapse, and Blood exhaustion.

Indications: Re**al and uterine prolapse, brain problems, epilepsy, eye and ear problems, immune stimulation, incontinence, polydipsia, calming, cerebrovascular events, vestibular disease, tetanus and allergic shock.

Attributes: Crossing point of the GV and BL channels, some believe it is the ending point of the internal Liver meridian.

☯️
Dr. Jodi Van Tine
MA, DVM, GDVA, GDVCHM
California, United States of America

10/05/2023

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

I’m moving!

After nearly 5 years in Corpus Christi, we are moving home to Georgia in early June.

My acupuncture patients are being referred to Dr. Galvin (pictured) at Animal Hospital of Padre Island.

Dr. Galvin will be working with me at Tejas Veterinary Clinic every Wednesday until my last day on May 31.

Current Texas clients can continue to contact me though my business phone & email - these will not change.

Refills of herbal medications can be made through Tejas Veterinary Clinic or Crane Herbals

*Northeast Georgia*

I will begin seeing patients (by appointment only) for integrative care Monday, June 12 at Traditions Animal Hospital in Hoschton, GA.

Permanent Georgia schedule will be published in late June for Traditions Animal Hospital and Galilee Veterinary Hospital in Jefferson, GA

🌿 ☯️ 🐾 ❤️ 😢 👋🏼

19/04/2023

Kitty sniffles 🤧 ☯️

LI 20 is an amazing point for chronic URI kitties, nasal congestion and nasal itch/facial rubbing

Maggie also suffers from RBF.
I don’t think acupuncture will help that.

She was quite calm and content during her treatment 😻 GV 20 helps with that too 😉

13/03/2023

27/02/2023

The wildflower super-bloom of spring marks a propitious moment for considering a special botanical: chrysanthemum blossom.

A quintessential Wood-element herb, chrysanthemum is rich in mythology and symbolism in many cultures, and is used as an important medicament in traditional Chinese and Japanese medicine.

In Chinese culture, chrysanthemum is a symbol of longevity, nobility, and good fortune. It is often depicted in artwork, poetry, and literature as one of the Four Gentlemen (sìjūnzǐ), along with plum blossom, orchid, and bamboo.

In Japan, the chrysanthemum is a symbol of the emperor and the imperial family, and is also associated with longevity and happiness.

Chrysanthemum belongs to the Asteraceae family, and is classified under the genus Chrysanthemum. There are numerous species of chrysanthemum, many of which are cultivated for their ornamental value.

In Chinese herbal medicine, the chrysanthemum flower (Chrysanthemum morifolium) is known as ju hua and is used for its cooling and calming properties. It is often used to treat conditions related to the liver organ system. In Japanese herbal medicine, the chrysanthemum flower is known as kiku.

In traditional Chinese medicine, chrysanthemum has a beneficial effect on the liver system, being able to clear heat, while subduing and venting wind, especially from the eyes. It also has a calming effect on the mind and may be used to aid states related to stress and anxiety.

Skylar Stumpf, L.Ac., DTCM, Kan Herb Company Herbalist

19/02/2023

A fellow IVAS alumna in Texas ☯️🐎❤️🌿
Congrats Dr. Criner

Dr. Lynn Criner’s devotion to the horse has taken many forms during her years in the equine industry, including horse doctor, competitive jumper and public servant as vice president of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners. Dr. Criner owns Texas Equine and Pet, an ambulatory practice in Needville, Texas, southwest of Houston.

While not part of a horse family, Dr. Criner can’t remember a time when she wasn’t enthralled with horses. Her path to veterinary school was supported by her parents, Sandra Criner and Oscar H. Criner III, PhD. “When I said I was going to go to veterinary school, they just expected that I would do it,” remembered Dr. Criner. “My dad discovered that getting into veterinary school was a big deal when people he was working with while on sabbatical In Illinois wanted to know ‘how did she do that’!?”

The 1995 graduate of the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine entered veterinary school at a time when women only made up 30 percent of the class. She also was the only African American student in her class.

“I’ve already seen changes in recent years in the attitudes within the equine veterinary industry about non-traditional equine veterinarians. Many have discovered that reaching out to those who are non-traditional practitioners brings a broader perspective into the world of horse medicine.”

Dr. Criner’s advice for her colleagues? “The way forward to increasing the participation of people of color in our profession is for the veterinary community to introduce children of color from elementary age up to horses and the work of equine veterinarians. That is when dreams are formed.”

The AAEP honors Dr. Criner and her dedication to horse health!

31/01/2023

Wildlife can benefit from acupuncture just like household pets and livestock

Recently this cat shark received trigger point therapy via aquapuncture. 🐈‍⬛ 🦈

Aquapuncture does not imply use in an aquatic species, it is a technique where small amounts of liquid (Vitamin B12 or Adequan are common in Vet Med) are injected into trigger or acupuncture points.

22/01/2023

Happy Lunar New Year, year of the WATER RABBIT!

☯️ 🐇 🎊🐇🎊🐇🎊 ☯️

Rabbits are amazingly responsive to acupuncture and they are one of my favorite species to treat.

You can help almost ANY rabbit with these acu points:
GV 20, BL 20, BL 21, BL 23, Lumbar BH, ST 36, SP 6, LIV 13

05/01/2023

I ❤️ giants!

Meet Sophia, almost 13 years old & 138 pounds of love!

07/12/2022

Collaborative research and comparative oncology are important since both children and dogs suffer from osteosarcoma.

We lost a wonderful guy this week to osteosarcoma. 💔❤️ For Hypno 💔❤️

A partnership between UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center and UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine hopes to help cure cancer in both people and pets.

29/11/2022

Topher might look grumpy…but he’s a total love bug! 💕 💕 💕

20/10/2022

Happy Vet Tech Week to the many vet techs that I rely on!

Come visit me and our great staff at Tejas Veterinary Clinic on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays (by appointment only)

As we begin our yearly tradition of celebrating our wonderful technicians during National Vet Tech week, we would like to thank Ember and Boehringer Ingelheim for the beautiful jackets!

20/10/2022

What’s your pet’s personality?

The Five Element Theory in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) plays an important role in diagnosing and treating patients. The Five Elements are FIRE, EARTH, METAL, WATER and WOOD. Scroll down to learn about your pets unique TCVM constitution (personality) and how imbalances in their ele...

23/09/2022

When lunch with a DVM friend turns into treatment….

📍☯️ 🌿 🥗 🐾

❤️ Cheeto and Harley ❤️

10/08/2022

Oliver received an early morning 🥱 ☀️ acupuncture treatment with his breakfast 🍳

Meals or treats can help distract pets during needle placement ❤️ ☯️

01/08/2022

The majority of my herbal patients are in “hospice” care for cancer.

Some have undergone chemo or surgical treatments, while others have not.

Several have surpassed expected survival times, with improved quality of life, thanks to pain control & anti-neoplastic compounds found in traditional Chinese herbal formulas.

Sweet Rico is one of them!

On May 1, 2022 Rico was diagnosed with infiltrative hepatic and splenic lymphoma and was given a month to live. His owners elected an herbal palliative treatment plan with food therapy and acupuncture.

His management includes Xiao Chai Hu Tang (Minor Bupleurum), Yunnan Baiyao, Xue Fu Zhu Yu Tang, Turkey Tail mushroom, Denamarin, Prednisone, Vitamin B-12 aquapuncture and a whole-foods, home-cooked diet.

His Mom reports that he is doing well and will return from a cooler, northern vacation to south Texas very soon.

☯️ 🌿 Xiao Chai Hu Tang (XCHT) is a major anti-cancer formula (for humans) in China and its botanical ingredients are subject of cancer research world-wide.

Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR) is important in the metastatic behavior of numerous cancer types, human and canine, including osteosarcoma and lymphoma.

Berberene, a compound found in several of XCHT’s components, has been shown in vitro to inhibit the growth of tumor cells by inhibiting EGFR signaling. ☯️ 🌿

29/06/2022

Found some informative artwork on the walls of my favorite curry joint. 🍛

Star anise (Ba Jiao Hui Xiang) herb 🌿 ☯️ is the major source of the chemical compound shikimic acid, a primary precursor in the pharmaceutical synthesis of antiinfluenza drug oseltamivir (Tamiflu)

23/05/2022

It’s great when your patient sleeps through their treatment 💤 ☯️ 🌿

Acupuncture for improved blood flow, mobility & pain management in a 12 year old Labrador

29/10/2021

Big changes are on the horizon…🤩

I am excited for this opportunity to provide better integrative care for your pets at Tejas Veterinary Clinic, with more tools 🛠 in the toolbox 🧰

New in-clinic TCM herbal pharmacy items are arriving every day! ☯️ 🌿

29/09/2021

Flexural Tendon Contracture (Flexural Deformity) in a litter of 6w old kittens

In TCM, the Liver controls the tendons & treatment for contracture is focused on relaxing the sinews, supporting the Liver, Liver Blood, Qi movement.

Today’s Point Prescription included BL 60, KI 3, LIV 3, GB 34, GV 14, LI 10, SI 3

Adjunctive treatment recommendations:
- Physiotherapy
- Tui-na
- Nutritional support 🍖
- Chinese and Western Herbs 🌿
- Splinting

They sure were wiggly 😅 🥰

01/09/2021

September is Animal Pain Awareness Month!

If I had one wish, it would be to have pet owners recognize and treat signs of pain in their pets.

There are so many painful pets who could benefit from treatment - do you recognize these signs of pain in your pet? 🌿 ☯️

12/08/2021

Almost a year ago, Mojo came in for his first acupuncture treatment.

He had a chronic non-healing wound and multi-resistant infection. He’s 13 years old, has survived cancer and suffers from osteoarthritis.

Today, he came in for his “monthly maintenance” and he is still doing great!
🤩 ☯️

07/08/2021

Update - Housecall services available on a limited basis:

☯️ Acupuncture
🌱 Traditional Chinese Herbal therapy
💝 Palliative Care - Pain Management

Corpus Christi / Calallen / North Padre Island

09/07/2021

03/07/2021

Starting August 11, come see me on Wednesdays at Tejas Veterinary Clinic