Clinical evolution of a black-tufted marmoset (Callithrix penicillata) through the use of acupuncture in clinical trauma: Case report

Abstract

Acupuncture is a branch of traditional Chinese medicine that has been perfected over time and popular technique. It has been gaining a lot of space in the treatment of all species in veterinary and human medicine for showing good results with a short period of treatment, as well as being low in cost. This work will focus on reporting the case of a black-tufted marmoset treated with acupuncture, and the importance and effectiveness of acupuncture as a form of therapy. The animal arrived with suspected trauma, presenting mainly motor incoordination, neck pain, nystagmus, and prostration. Because acupuncture is a technique recommended in cases of neurological, joint, liver, and other problems, this treatment was adopted to restore the animal's health and well-being. Ten sessions were held, once a week. There was an improvement in motor incoordination after the second session. Along with the acupuncture treatment, she was given some drugs to minimize the biochemical changes found. It is believed that if the treatment was carried out with pharmacotherapy alone, it would not have the same success, since at each session the animal showed significant improvements. Considering the evolution of the clinical case and some other cases found, it can be said that acupuncture was effective in recuperating this animal. And it should and can be used in several diseases, always aiming for the animal's well-being. Data collected and animal treated at the Veterinary Hospital of FAV / UnB - Wild Animals Sector.