C -Reactive protein (CRP) is a very good indicator of inflammation in the body in humans it is used to determine cardiac risk but it applies to many other functions in the body. Including IBD, Crohns, Arthritis and other issues. Veterinarians are also starting to use this test to help figure out what is going on with your dog’s body. If your pup has IBD or Crohns or any other inflammation related illness there are several steps you can take Species appropriate diet may be helpful, Acupuncture or Acupressure may also ease symptoms and there are some meds that can be used… but be sure to be aware of the side effects.
See links below… for an explanation of IBD or IBS from Dr Becker and for C reactive protein test for your pooch as well as points to try for IBD or Crohns for your pet.
C-reactive protein (CRP) is a positive APP, and the blood concentration is greatly elevated due to increased production of the protein in the liver. CRP is considered a general marker for systemic inflammation and infection, and blood concentrations are elevated rapidly, about 4-6h after stimuli. If the inflammation ceases, the CRP concentrations will quickly return to normal levels. This rapid response makes CRP an almost real-time marker for inflammatory activity and response to treatment.
http://www.2ndchance.info/dxme-C-ReactiveProt.htm
The total treatment efficacy rate for acupuncture combined with moxibustion was 83.72%. Histopathological scores significantly improved and symptoms significantly reduced. Acupuncture combined with moxibustion reduced anemia instances as reflecting in increased HGB levels. Bowel inflammation reduction was reflected in significant lowering of both CRP (C-reactive protein) and ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate) levels. The researchers note that the lab results indicate that “acupuncture effectively controls the inflammatory response and eases intestinal inflammation.” –
ST 36 find the front of the knee and slide your finger down into the little groove on the lateral side of each knee
ST37 3cun below St36
Ki3 top of the hock thin skin your fingers will slide into it on either side it is kind of like our Achilles this is actually two points Ki3 and BL60
SP4 Inside of the back leg proximal end of the second metatarcel bone
Sp6 3cun above the medial malleolus or ankle bone this point is on the bone so just follow it up approx two finger widths on the inside of the back leg for larger breed dogs and one finger width for smaller breed.
Liv3 between the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal
