Hannah Zulueta The TCM Itchy Dog Work-Up
The Western work-up sorts the itch by ruling causes in. TCM reads the same dog by a different question. Each itch is one of the six excesses wearing a Western name, and the excess announces itself by what it does and where it lands. Location stops being a clue and becomes the diagnosis.
The crosswalk
Every Western diagnosis from the work-up, and the excess it becomes. Tap a row to light the dog.
| Western diagnosis | Reads as | The quality that gives it away | Food-therapy direction |
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This tool helps you understand your own dog’s pattern through a TCM lens. A dog often starts with one thing, say a flea allergy that runs as a dry wind pattern, then shifts toward dampness when it goes untreated. The picture varies from dog to dog. The point is to start thinking about your dog’s allergies from a TCM perspective, so we can open a dialogue about which foods and herbs can help guide them. It is not a diagnostic tool. Work with your western, eastern, or holistic vet for all clinical diagnosis and medical decisions.
Hannah Zulueta obtained her Certificate in Canine Nutrition from CASI Institute. She is also studying for her Doctorate in Acupuncture, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Herbalism from the esteemed Pacific College of Health and Medicine. If you’re as keenly interested in health for yourself, visit her website for human health: Satori Acupuncture and Herbs.
She resides in San Diego with her three dogs, Maggie, Orbit, and Mr. Higgins.
She is available for one on one consultations. She develops evidence-based recipes that meet both NRC and AAFCO nutritional standards while integrating the therapeutic food principles of Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine into her formulations.
Additionally, you can find her sharing free content on Instagram.
