Veterinary Acupuncture Points Atlas by Species
Reference charts of acupuncture points for dogs, cats, horses, livestock, rabbits, poultry and laboratory animals, with point locations and traditional indications. Choose a species to open its chart.
This atlas is an educational reference for veterinary professionals, students and curious owners. It is not veterinary advice. Acupuncture needling should be performed only by a licensed veterinarian, or by someone working under veterinary supervision where the law requires it. See our Medical Disclaimer.
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Dog acupuncture points
Point locations and traditional indications for dogs, with notes on points often used for joint and mobility problems.
View dog points chartCat acupuncture points
Point locations and traditional indications for cats. Cats differ from dogs in anatomy and handling, so they have their own chart.
View cat points chartHorse acupuncture points
Equine channel and point reference, including points traditionally used for lameness, performance and digestive problems.
View horse points chartCattle acupuncture points
Bovine point reference for production medicine, including points traditionally used for hindlimb weakness and recovery in recumbent cows.
View cattle points chartCamel and camelid acupuncture points
Point reference for dromedary camels, alpacas and llamas.
View camelid points chartPig acupuncture points
Swine point reference for farm pigs and pet pot-bellied pigs, with traditional indications for reproductive and immune support.
View pig points chartSheep and goat acupuncture points
Small-ruminant point reference with a focus on musculoskeletal support in sheep and goats.
View sheep and goat points chartRabbit acupuncture points
Point reference for pet and laboratory rabbits. Problems such as gut stasis or a sudden head tilt need prompt veterinary care.
View rabbit points chartChicken acupuncture points
Avian point reference for chickens, tracing the main wing and thoracic channels.
View chicken points chartGoose and waterfowl acupuncture points
Point reference for geese and ducks.
View goose and waterfowl points chartRat acupuncture points
Point reference for laboratory rats, with point locations used in research.
View rat points chartMouse acupuncture points
Point reference for laboratory mice, including frequently used research points such as ST36.
View mouse points chartStudy resources
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Are dog and cat acupuncture points the same?
They share the same underlying meridian theory, but point locations are adapted to each species’ skeleton and muscles, and cats also differ from dogs in size and handling. That is why PetAcu has a separate chart for each species rather than one universal map.
Which species are covered?
The atlas currently links to charts for 12 species: dogs, cats, horses, cattle, camelids, pigs, sheep and goats, rabbits, chickens, geese and waterfowl, rats and mice.
Can I use these charts to treat my own pet?
No. The charts are for education. Needling and other acupuncture techniques should be done by a licensed veterinarian or under veterinary supervision. If your animal is unwell, see a veterinarian first, and use our clinic directory to find a practitioner.
Where do the charts come from?
Charts are prepared by the PetAcu editorial team from veterinary acupuncture and TCVM references. Point locations and names can differ between schools and authors, so always follow the source you were trained on for clinical work. See our Editorial Policy for how we handle sources and separate traditional use from research findings.