https://www.faunadocintegrativevet.com/blog daily 0.75 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/49e9d13e-5d23-4c03-bcc0-d672c792cafb/Blog+copy.png https://www.faunadocintegrativevet.com/blog/shockwave monthly 0.5 2025-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/1c45a0e8-5a70-4ffb-98da-003503490fad/Pressure-propagation-of-a-sound-wave-through-air.ppm.png Blog - The Shocking Truth: Shockwave Therapy - Sound Waves A sound wave is simply a mechanical vibration that travels through a medium (like air, water, or tissue) by compressing & expanding molecules in that medium. Sound waves are pressure waves that travel in a linear form— meaning the particles of the medium move back & forth in the same direction the wave travels. Sound waves carry energy, not matter. Waves propagation is the process by which a wave moves or travels through a medium or space, transferring energy without transferring matter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/ed0c0627-c77d-4c07-b79e-998369563bf0/2-Shock-wave_profile-over-time.jpg Blog - The Shocking Truth: Shockwave Therapy - A shock wave consist of 2 phases (a biphasic wave form). The first phase, called the compression phase, is a rapid pulse of high-positive pressure traveling faster than the speed of sound, followed by a quick drop back to ambient pressure. The second phase, called the tensile phase, is a negative pressure drop of a few microseconds followed by a return to ambient pressure. Shock waves do not travel in a linear fashion, instead they are non-linear, they distorts & steepen into a discontinuity. Below is a great video demonstrating what a shockwave looks like. You can see the balloons underwater rapidly expand & then compress due to the rapid high-positive pressure followed by the negative pressure drop. You can also visualize the non-linear propagation of the shock wave. This is great visual representation of what is happening to the cells in the tissue when shockwave therapy is applied to the tissue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/c65e8d71-a99d-4b28-80e0-e5f392eda22f/pulsevet-parentspage.webp Blog - The Shocking Truth: Shockwave Therapy - There are three basic types of shock wave generating technologies on the market including electrohydraulic, electromagnetic, & piezoelectric. Since we just did a deep dive into the physics of sound waves & shock waves, I’ll spare you all a discussion on these varying technologies for now. Fauna Doc provides shockwave therapy via a Pulse Vet machine by Zomedica. Pulse Vet machines utilize electrohydraulic technology to produce the shock wave, which is by far the most clinically proven to provide results safely & effectively in veterinary medicine. In contrast, devices that use electromagnetic or piezoelectric technology generate a much smaller amount of total energy into a considerably smaller focal area. Cutting-Edge, Sedation Free Shock Wave Technology https://www.faunadocintegrativevet.com/blog/lets-get-to-the-point-what-you-need-to-know-about-veterinary-acupuncture monthly 0.5 2025-06-23 https://www.faunadocintegrativevet.com/blog/traditional-chinese-veterinary-medicine monthly 0.5 2025-06-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/fa5cb1ae-b057-4b22-afdf-7bf69a0dc6b5/319288_chinesebodyclock_thumb_732x549.png.jpg Blog - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Yin-Yang, Five Elements, & The Five Treasures - TCVM Clock & Circadian Rhythm The 12 regular meridians join with one another, in an endless cycle of the flow of Qi & blood. This flow passes from one meridian to another, in a specific order throughout the day. The Qi dominates within certain Meridians at designated times of the day, which is known as the TCVM Clock. An example of how medically this clock can be used would been the case of seizures. The liver predominates from 1am-3am. The liver is subject to invasion of “wind” (which is a pathogen in Chinese medicine & a blog discussion for another day). Invasion of “Wind” is a Chinese pathogen that causes a patient to shake - i.e. itching or seizures. It is no coincidence that most of our calls regarding seizures come in during the early hours of an emergency clinic shifts. When clinical signs are considered in correlation to this TCVM clock it can help us understand what element is unbalanced & how to help rebalance the patient’s wellness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/6447c8fc-e8e1-4bc8-be3a-2661bd1d4ca6/foundation-early_yinyang.jpg Blog - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Yin-Yang, Five Elements, & The Five Treasures - Yin & Yang The Yin-Yang theory is the idea that everything is composed of two opposing, yet complimentary pairs of opposites. Yin & Yang co-exist in a constant and dynamic state in which one rises while the other declines. They are not fixed. When you consider the traditional Tai Ji symbol of Yin & Yang, Yin is black and Yang is white. They are constantly turning into each other. This is the balance of life. Yin is dark, cold, & sinking. Yang is light, warm, & rising. In acupuncture & Traditional Chinese Medicine, Yang is what warms the body & Yin is the body’s cooling system. They work together to maintain a consistent level of balance. If the system falls out of balance, this creates a pathology that could develop into a more serious condition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/ea31c134-235d-4197-9069-92539f14d8fd/Screenshot+2025-06-22+at+12.47.46%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Yin-Yang, Five Elements, & The Five Treasures - The Five Treasures Within TCVM, there exists Five Treasures, also known as 5 Vital Substances. The Five Treasures are: Qi - Energy or life force Jing - Essence Shen - Mind Jun ye - Body Fluid Xue - Blood These substances are necessary for life, and account for the physical properties of TCVM within the body. They impel the function of the body, nourish the body & the mind, & support the function of organs. When the Treasures are depleted or obstructed, disease results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/00ae9dd0-5e04-4884-aa06-b49bc64beb5b/Canine-Meridian-Chart-768x576.jpg Blog - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Yin-Yang, Five Elements, & The Five Treasures - Qi (Energy) & The Meridian System Qi (energy) is the life force of the world, & where there is Qi, there must be life. In TCVM, there are more than 32 types of Qi identified, with 8 types being most commonly discussed, each with its own actions, & creation & depletion cycle. The various types of Qi each play a specific role in the body: impelling, warming, defending, holding, nourishing, & activity. Qi may be brought into the body by breathing & by eating, which is then transformed & transported throughout the body’s channels, also known as meridians. Meridians & the flow of QI regulate the physiological activities of the organs. It extends all over the exterior of the body, but it pertains to the Zang-Fu organs within the body. This is why we can put needles in the paw of an animal, & have an effect far away, such as on an internal organ, or distant & seemingly unrelated point of pain. There are 12 regular meridians which represent the Zang-Fu organs. There are also 2 more meridians called Governing Vessel (Du-Mi) & Conception Vessel (Ren-mi). It is on these channels that acupuncture points are found. Manipulation of acupuncture points has its TCVM physiologic effect on the body by influencing the Qi that is flowing within the network of channels within the body. Stagnation of Qi within these channels causes stiffness and pain, and deficiency in Qi in the body results in weakness and lack of vital functions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/90ae2fbb-b0c9-4313-a89a-f5cc1c3fa23d/zangfu3.jpg Blog - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Yin-Yang, Five Elements, & The Five Treasures - The Zang-Fu Organ System Within TCVM the harmony of yin & yang manifests in the interaction between what is called, the Zang - Fu Organ System. Zang organs are yin in nature & have solid internal structures. Fu organs are yang in nature. They are hollow structures involve in transformation & storage of vital substances. Each Zang organ is associated or paired with a Fu organ, which makes up the five yin-yang organ systems. Zang Fu Organ Pairs & Their Associated Elements Wood - Liver & Gallbladder Fire - Heart & Small Intestines Fire - Triple Burner & Pericardium Earth - Spleen & Stomach Metal - Lung & Large Intestine Water - Kidney & Bladder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/94c6d022-c1cd-42f3-8c48-ce9dad3df86d/Screenshot+2025-06-22+at+12.49.43%E2%80%AFPM.png Blog - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Yin-Yang, Five Elements, & The Five Treasures - Five Element Constitution or Personality According to Chinese medicine each person has a unique blend of the Five Elements within them. This blend largely determines many aspects of who you are as an individual, including your personality & one element typically dominates our personality traits & behavior. This I called a person or pet’s Five Element Constitution. As we move through life sometimes our constitution alters slightly towards one element over the others based on the creation cycle due to the natural cycle of life stages from childhood through adulthood & into our geriatric years. An imbalance within a pet’s constitutional element can happen when they become out of balance & this can help us determine what they may be more prone to health wise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/a6397c52-5bb8-4c63-9b01-c1a48355be0b/FiveElementsCycleBalanceImbalance_02_Wikimedia.png Blog - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Yin-Yang, Five Elements, & The Five Treasures - Creating & Controlling Cycles Each element interacts with creation cycle & a controlling cycle. In the creation cycle the previous element in the cycle is the "mother" of the element. The next element in the series is the "son". It is common to express the terms Mother & Son relationship in this cycle. In the creation cycle Wood produces Fire, Fire produces Earth, Earth produces Metal, Metal produces Water, & Water produces Wood. So, if there is a problem with in stomach or spleen earth element, this disorder affects the metal element so that the patient may have some problems in the lungs or large intestine. In the control cycle the element Wood restrains Earth, Earth restrains Water, Water restrains Fire, Fire restrains Metal, & Metal restrains Wood. An example of this controlling relationship: A problem with urinary system or water element can accumulate body with fluid & this condition then affects heart function so that the patient may have congestive heart failure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67d9a52fdabb782195918006/c101063b-3481-4a37-8338-124ed398d585/Screenshot+2025-06-22+at+10.06.05%E2%80%AFAM.png Blog - Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Yin-Yang, Five Elements, & The Five Treasures - The Five Elements The Five Element System in Traditional Chinese Medicine organizes all natural phenomena into five groups or patterns in nature. Each of the five groups—Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, & Water—include categories such as a season, a direction, climate, stage of growth & development, internal organ, body tissue, emotion, aspect of the soul, taste, color, sound . . . the categories are seemingly limitless. The Five Elements reflect a deep understanding of natural law, the Universal order underlying all things in our world. 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