The Liver, belonging to the Wood Element, is associated with the season of Spring. The powers of Spring include birth, growth, regeneration, vision, activity, forward movement, upward direction, vitality, optimism and hope. As your pup gets older the liver may not function as efficiently as it once did . The Liver has many functions one of which is getting toxins and waste out of the body. When the liver is not working as efficiently fatty lipomas can be a result
Statistics show that 1.7 million dogs in the United States are treated for lipomas every year. This doesn’t include all the other lumps and bumps that appear on dogs as they reach middle age or older.
As our Furry friends get older they tend to develop fatty lipomas which are benign, but it is always a good idea to check them out with your vet. A simple needle aspiration can determine if they are benign
If they are benign and not fast growing there are some great points to help slow growth and possibly shrink them.
In TCM fatty lipomas are caused by deficient spleen and Liver chi and digestive weakness . So utilizing a few spleen, stomach and liver points can really help with this situation.
Also a species appropriate diet can definitely help reduce lipomas as it puts less strain on liver, stomach and spleen…
For more info click on links and see points below
http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/lipoma-dog-lumps/
