ST44 Neiting Dog Acupuncture Point
Nèi Tíng 内庭Professional veterinary acupuncture overview of ST44 Neiting in dogs, including anatomical location, heat-clearing applications, and safety notes.
| Chinese Name | 内庭 |
| Pinyin | Nèi Tíng |
| Meridian | Stomach Meridian (ST) |
| Anatomical Location | Proximal to the web margin between the 2nd and 3rd toes. |
| Main Indications | Toothache, sore throat, abdominal distension, fever, digestive heat, halitosis. |
| Classical Function | ⭐ Ying-Spring; Key heat-clearing point. |
| Meridian Color | Stomach Meridian | Earth | Yellow |
Clinical Overview
In veterinary acupuncture practice, ST44 is a distal heat-clearing point used for dogs with signs of stomach-channel heat, oral discomfort, or upper digestive irritation.
TCVM practitioners often include ST44 in protocols aimed at cooling the Stomach channel and easing symptoms associated with heat excess patterns.
Veterinary Disclaimer
This educational content is not intended to replace professional veterinary diagnosis or treatment. Acupuncture and electroacupuncture should only be performed by a licensed veterinarian or certified veterinary acupuncturist.
ST44 Canine Acupuncture Point Placeholder
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Pinpoint Location
Anatomical Landmark
Find the web margin between the 2nd and 3rd toes, then locate the depression just proximal to that webbing. In dogs, this interdigital area is sensitive, so the point should be handled gently.
Primary Clinical Indications
- Toothache: A classic point for Stomach-channel heat affecting the mouth and jaw.
- Sore throat: Frequently referenced for upper-channel heat and irritation.
- Abdominal distension: Used to clear heat and regulate digestive stagnation.
- Digestive heat: Often selected for excess heat patterns in the stomach and intestines.
Recommended Point Pairings
In clinical veterinary acupuncture, ST44 is often paired with other heat-clearing and oral-support points depending on presentation.
Frequently paired with LI4, ST45, and GV14 in heat-clearing protocols.
Often combined with local face and throat points for tooth or throat discomfort.
May be integrated into multimodal support strategies involving acupuncture, diet modification, and veterinary medical care.
Modern Veterinary Interpretation
From a modern veterinary rehabilitation perspective, ST44 is positioned in a distal interdigital area and is often used as a sensory-rich point for channel modulation.
Integrative veterinarians may include this point within broader oral, digestive, and fever-pattern support plans involving acupuncture, electroacupuncture, and medical management.
Safety & Needling Notes
Professional Veterinary Use
Because ST44 lies in a thin interdigital space, needling depth and angle should only be handled by trained veterinary professionals. Avoid aggressive stimulation in the sensitive web area.
Gentle Acupressure Guidance
Pet owners exploring supportive acupressure should use only gentle pressure and discontinue immediately if pain, stress, or guarding occurs.
Editorial & Veterinary Review
This educational resource was prepared by the PetAcu editorial team using veterinary acupuncture references, TCVM educational materials, canine rehabilitation resources, and integrative veterinary literature.
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