PC6 Nei Guan (内关) Cat Acupuncture Point
In cats, PC6 (Nei Guan, 内关) is a feline acupuncture point on the Pericardium meridian. It is located 2 cun above wrist crease, between flexor tendons (medial foreleg). Traditional indications in this chart include vomiting, nausea, chemo side effects.
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
- PC6
- Pinyin
- Nei Guan
- English name
- Inner Pass
- Chinese name
- 内关
- Meridian
- Pericardium
- Element or system
- Fire (Ministerial)
- Needle depth listed (practitioners only)
- 0.2 to 0.3 cm
- Point category
- Luo-Connecting; Anti-emetic point; Confluent of Yin Wei vessel
Needle depths are shallow because cats are small. They are shown for reference and are not instructions for owners.
Where is PC6 Nei Guan on a cat?
2 cun above wrist crease, between flexor tendons (medial foreleg).
Point locations are approximate and vary with breed and body size. A trained practitioner finds the point by feeling anatomical landmarks.
“Cun” is a proportional unit used to find points on the body, so distances scale with the size of the cat.
Traditional indications
- Vomiting
- nausea
- chemo side effects
- anxiety
- cardiac arrhythmia
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 PC6 Nei Guan
PetAcu cat condition guides that name this point:
- Fatty liver (FHL)The chart lists this point for vomiting.
- IBDThe chart lists this point for vomiting.
- Anxiety and stressThe chart lists this point for anxiety.
- Seizures and epilepsyThis point is included among those traditionally discussed for this condition.
- Heart diseaseThe chart lists this point for anxiety, cardiac arrhythmia.
- Cancer painThe chart lists this point for vomiting.
Points often discussed alongside PC6 Nei Guan
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 vomiting and for nausea during chemotherapy 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 PC6 Nei Guan
Where is PC6 Nei Guan on a cat?
2 cun above wrist crease, between flexor tendons (medial foreleg). Locations are approximate and are found by palpation by a trained practitioner.
What is PC6 Nei Guan used for in feline acupuncture?
The source chart lists vomiting, nausea, chemo side effects, anxiety, cardiac arrhythmia as traditional indications. This is traditional use and not proof of effect.
Can I use PC6 Nei Guan 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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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.