Developed thousands of years ago in China, Eastern medicine has withstood the test of time. The practice includes a wide range of holistic treatments that take the patient's body, mind, and spirit into consideration, and it is effective in treating many canine ailments. Qi or chi (pronounced “chee”), the energy in your dog's system, is the life force within it. A holistic veterinarian who uses traditional Chinese medicine to treat your dog assesses his qi with a combination of acupuncture, acupressure, massage, and herbs.