Five Element Theory for Animals: Recognizing and Supporting Energetic Balance in Horses, Dogs, and Cats — Digital Textbook (PDF Download)
Deepen your understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and Five Element Theory with this comprehensive digital textbook, written specifically for horses, dogs, and cats.
 
Each of the Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — is explored in full: its physical, emotional, and behavioral expression, its patterns of balance and imbalance, and real-world examples from all three species — horse, dog, and cat — so you can see each element come to life across the animals you work with.
 
Beyond the elements, this book also covers the Six External Pathogens (Wind, Cold, Heat, Damp, Dryness, Summer Heat), an introduction to meridian systems, historical TCM origins, and pattern recognition, all written for both certification students and independent learners.
 
Please note: this is the textbook only, the written foundation of TCM Five Element theory. It does not include the hands-on activities, quizzes, or learning verification required for certification. Those are part of Poll to Pastern's Five Element certification course. This book stands on its own as a study guide and reference text, and pairs well as course material or as a handy reference if you're learning or already certified and want the material close at hand.
 
Inside you'll find:
Foundational chapters on Chi, acupressure technique, and a grounding overview of the meridian system
The historical origins of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Full chapters on each of the Five Elements — Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water — with real examples from horses, dogs, and cats
Diagrams and reference tables of element points and balancing points for all three species
The Creation and Control Cycles, and the Five Shu command points
Guidance on reading and interpreting energy patterns (excess and deficiency, yin and yang, hot and cold, and more)
 
This is updated material that's used in Poll to Pastern's Five Element Theory Level II course — delivered instantly as a downloadable PDF so you can start learning right away.
 
Instant digital delivery. No physical item will be shipped. For certification, hands-on practice, and assessment, see the Five Element Theory Level II course.