Mobile Equine Specialty Services
Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) for Horses
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Acupuncture (TCVM)
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Chinese Herbal Medicine*
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TCVM Food Therapy*
- TCVM TeleVET Time with Dr. Brown**
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Chinese Herbs via Jing Tang Herbal
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Whole Food Supplements via Standard Process
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Select Veterinary Supplements
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*available for established acupuncture patients only
**available for active patients only
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.
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Indications:
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Wellness & Prevention
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Performance Enhancement
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Behavior/Anxiety
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Musculoskeletal Problems
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Lameness/Laminitis
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Tendon/Ligament Injury
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Neurologic Disorders
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Gastrointestinal Disorders/Colic
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Internal Medicine Conditions
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Quality of LIfe, Cancer, Hospice
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and more...
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The number and frequency of treatments varies with each individual patient
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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
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Acute conditions respond more readily than chronic conditions. Chronic conditions require regular maintenance treatments. The sooner treatment is started the better the response
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Many patients benefit from tune up treatments every 1 to 3 months for chronic conditions and general wellness and prevention
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Chinese Herbal Medicine for Horses
Note: available for established acupuncture patients only
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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.
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Chinese Herbal Selection is based on many factors tailored to each individual patient, such as
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Tongue and pulse diagnosis
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TCVM diagnostic scan results
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Five Element Constitution
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TCVM Patient Pattern Diagnosis
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Patient history
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Current labs results
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Season/Time of year
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and more....
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Available for active patients only. TeLeVET fees & restrictions apply
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​Ask questions and get advice
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Monitor response to Chinese Herbs and Food Therapy
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Manage treatment plans & more
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Patient Update & Progress 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.
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Equine GI Support
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Equine Immune Support
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Equine Metabolic Support
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Equine Mobility Support
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Equine Performance
Click link below to create your own Patient Direct account if Dr. Brown recommended SP Whole Food Supplements for your horse.
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Note: Email us for your customer code (needed to create account). For active patients only.
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Small Animal TCVM Housecalls for Dogs & Cats
Dr. Brown offers a wide array of Veterinary Housecall Services for dogs and cats too!
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TCVM Housecalls
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Western (Allopathic) Veterinary Housecalls
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Integrative Veterinary Housecalls
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Quality of Life & Hospice
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In Home Euthanasia & Cremation Services
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Small Business Online Pharmacy & more
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