BL28 Pang Guang Shu (膀胱俞) Dog Acupuncture Point
In dogs, BL28 (Pang Guang Shu, 膀胱俞) is a point on the Bladder meridian. Location: Lateral to the second sacral foramen, in a depression between the medial edge of the dorsal ilium and the sacrum. Traditional indications in this chart include stiffness and pain in the neck and back, cauda equina syndrome, problems in the urogenital tract.
This page is educational. It describes a point in dogs as listed in traditional charts and does not give treatment advice. Points should be needled only by trained veterinary professionals. See our Medical Disclaimer.
Quick facts
- Species
- Dog
- Point code
- BL28
- Pinyin
- Pang Guang Shu
- Chinese name
- 膀胱俞
- Meridian
- Bladder
- Element or system
- Water
- Point category and notes
- Back-Shu of Bladder
Where is BL28 Pang Guang Shu on a dog?
Lateral to the second sacral foramen, in a depression between the medial edge of the dorsal ilium and the sacrum.
Point locations are approximate and vary with breed and body size. A trained practitioner finds the point by feeling anatomical landmarks.
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Traditional indications
- Stiffness and pain in the neck and back
- cauda equina syndrome
- problems in the urogenital tract
- weakened genitals, libido, and reproduction
- abdominal pain
- colic
- coughing
- colds
Indications are taken from traditional veterinary acupuncture charts. They describe how the point has been used and are not proof that it treats these conditions in dogs.
Dog conditions that mention BL28 Pang Guang Shu
PetAcu dog condition guides that name this point:
Points often discussed alongside BL28 Pang Guang Shu
These points appear in the same dog condition guides. A practitioner chooses a combination for each dog.
See these points together on a downloadable dog acupuncture chart with English and Chinese names, available as a digital download from PetAcu.
Safety notes
Needling should only be done by a trained veterinary professional. This point lies along the back or hip region, close to deeper structures such as the kidneys or sciatic nerve, so needle depth is chosen with care. Cautions in the source atlas: Contraindicated during pregnancy.
Some owners are shown gentle acupressure by their veterinarian. Do not press on a painful area, and stop if your dog shows pain, guarding or anxiety. If your dog suddenly cannot walk or is in severe pain, see a veterinarian immediately.
Questions about BL28 Pang Guang Shu
Where is BL28 Pang Guang Shu on a dog?
Lateral to the second sacral foramen, in a depression between the medial edge of the dorsal ilium and the sacrum. Locations are approximate and are found by palpation by a trained practitioner.
What is BL28 Pang Guang Shu used for in veterinary acupuncture?
The source chart lists stiffness and pain in the neck and back, cauda equina syndrome, problems in the urogenital tract, weakened genitals, libido, and reproduction, abdominal pain, colic, coughing, colds as traditional indications. This is traditional use and not proof of effect.
Can I use BL28 Pang Guang Shu at home?
Needling should only be done by a trained veterinary professional. Gentle acupressure is sometimes shown by veterinarians, so ask yours first, especially if your dog is in pain, has a spinal problem or has not been examined.
Is there a printable or downloadable dog acupuncture point chart?
Yes. PetAcu offers a printable dog acupuncture point chart and illustrated point cards as an instant digital download, with English and Chinese names, so points such as BL28 Pang Guang Shu are easy to find again. Editable files are available for study notes and clinic handouts. See the printable dog acupuncture point cards or browse PetAcu digital products. A chart is a learning and reference aid, not a treatment plan.
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Other Bladder points with guides
Species: dog. Point data compiled by PetAcu from Acupuncture for Dogs and Cats: A Pocket Atlas (Eul-Matern, Thieme, 2nd edition, 2022). Back to the dog acupuncture points chart or the veterinary acupuncture points atlas. Looking for a downloadable version? Get the dog acupuncture chart and point cards or other PetAcu digital charts.