CV22 Tian Tu (天突) Dog Acupuncture Point
In dogs, CV22 (Tian Tu, 天突) is a point on the Conception Vessel meridian. It is located center of the suprasternal fossa. Traditional indications in this chart include cough, asthma, sore throat.
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
- CV22
- Pinyin
- Tian Tu
- Chinese name
- 天突
- Meridian
- Conception Vessel
- Element or system
- Sea of Yin meridians
- Point category and notes
- Meeting of CV & Yin Wei vessel
Where is CV22 Tian Tu on a dog?
Center of the suprasternal fossa.
Point locations are approximate and vary with breed and body size. A trained practitioner finds the point by feeling anatomical landmarks.
Traditional indications
- Cough
- asthma
- sore throat
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 CV22 Tian Tu
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Points often discussed alongside CV22 Tian Tu
These points appear in the same dog condition guides. A practitioner chooses a combination for each dog.
Safety notes
Needling should only be done by a trained veterinary professional. This point sits at the entrance to the chest over the trachea and large vessels, so careful technique is needed.
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 CV22 Tian Tu
Where is CV22 Tian Tu on a dog?
Center of the suprasternal fossa. Locations are approximate and are found by palpation by a trained practitioner.
What is CV22 Tian Tu used for in veterinary acupuncture?
The source chart lists cough, asthma, sore throat as traditional indications. This is traditional use and not proof of effect.
Can I use CV22 Tian Tu 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.
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Other Conception Vessel points with guides
Species: dog. Point data compiled by PetAcu from the Canine Acupuncture Points reference charts. Back to the dog acupuncture points chart or the veterinary acupuncture points atlas.