LIV3 Tai Chong (太冲) Cat Acupuncture Point
In cats, LIV3 (Tai Chong, 太冲) is a feline acupuncture point on the Liver meridian. It is located in depression proximal to 1st-2nd metatarsal junction. Traditional indications in this chart include anxiety, behavioral irritability, liver disease.
This page is educational. It describes a point in cats as listed in traditional charts and does not give treatment advice. Points should be needled only by trained veterinary professionals, and cats are small and sensitive. See our Medical Disclaimer.
Quick facts
- Species
- Cat
- Point code
- LIV3
- Pinyin
- Tai Chong
- English name
- Great Surge
- Chinese name
- 太冲
- Meridian
- Liver
- Element or system
- Wood
- Needle depth listed (practitioners only)
- 0.2 to 0.3 cm
- Point category
- Yuan-Source; One of Four Gates (with LI-4)
Needle depths are shallow because cats are small. They are shown for reference and are not instructions for owners.
Where is LIV3 Tai Chong on a cat?
In depression proximal to 1st-2nd metatarsal junction.
Point locations are approximate and vary with breed and body size. A trained practitioner finds the point by feeling anatomical landmarks.
Traditional indications
- Anxiety
- behavioral irritability
- liver disease
- headache
- EGC
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 cats.
Cat conditions that mention LIV3 Tai Chong
PetAcu cat condition guides that name this point:
Points often discussed alongside LIV3 Tai Chong
These feline acupuncture points appear in the same cat condition guides. A practitioner chooses a combination for each cat.
Safety notes
Needling should only be done by a trained veterinary professional. Cats are small and sensitive, and shallow needling and short sessions are usual. Needle depth, angle and technique depend on the point and on the size and condition of the cat. Note from the source chart: Commonly used for liver disease and emotional problems in cats.
Never apply pressure or heat to a painful area on a cat. If your cat suddenly cannot use the back legs, is breathing with an open mouth, or is straining to urinate, see a veterinarian immediately.
Questions about LIV3 Tai Chong
Where is LIV3 Tai Chong on a cat?
In depression proximal to 1st-2nd metatarsal junction. Locations are approximate and are found by palpation by a trained practitioner.
What is LIV3 Tai Chong used for in feline acupuncture?
The source chart lists anxiety, behavioral irritability, liver disease, headache, EGC as traditional indications. This is traditional use and not proof of effect.
Can I use LIV3 Tai Chong as a cat acupressure point at home?
Needling should only be done by a trained veterinary professional. Gentle pressure is sometimes shown by veterinarians, so ask yours first, especially if your cat is unwell, in pain or has not been examined.
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Other Liver acupuncture points for cats
Species: cat. Point data compiled by PetAcu from small-animal acupuncture textbooks and TCVM references (feline chapters). Back to the cat acupuncture points chart or the veterinary acupuncture points atlas.