SP9 Yin Ling Quan (阴陵泉) Cat Acupuncture Point
In cats, SP9 (Yin Ling Quan, 阴陵泉) is a feline acupuncture point on the Spleen meridian. It is located depression below medial tibial condyle. Traditional indications in this chart include edema, diarrhea, FLUTD.
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
- SP9
- Pinyin
- Yin Ling Quan
- English name
- Yin Mound Spring
- Chinese name
- 阴陵泉
- Meridian
- Spleen
- Element or system
- Earth
- Needle depth listed (practitioners only)
- 0.3 to 0.5 cm
- Point category
- He-Sea; Key damp-resolving point
Needle depths are shallow because cats are small. They are shown for reference and are not instructions for owners.
Where is SP9 Yin Ling Quan on a cat?
Depression below medial tibial condyle.
Point locations are approximate and vary with breed and body size. A trained practitioner finds the point by feeling anatomical landmarks.
Traditional indications
- Edema
- diarrhea
- FLUTD
- knee pain
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 SP9 Yin Ling Quan
PetAcu cat condition guides that name this point:
Points often discussed alongside SP9 Yin Ling Quan
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.
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 SP9 Yin Ling Quan
Where is SP9 Yin Ling Quan on a cat?
Depression below medial tibial condyle. Locations are approximate and are found by palpation by a trained practitioner.
What is SP9 Yin Ling Quan used for in feline acupuncture?
The source chart lists edema, diarrhea, FLUTD, knee pain as traditional indications. This is traditional use and not proof of effect.
Can I use SP9 Yin Ling Quan 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 Spleen 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.