Category: Eastern Herbal Medicine

How to Help Your Diabetic Dog with Chinese Herbs

How to Help Your Diabetic Dog with Chinese Herbs

To some people, the thought of a dog being diabetic sounds odd. But, the truth is, canine diabetes is becoming quite a challenge. In fact, a recent article in the American Veterinarian Journal claims: What is Canine Diabetes? In Canine diabetes, the dog’s ability to produce or respond to the hormone insulin is impaired. As a result, the dog suffers abnormal carbohydrate metabolism. Abnormal carb metabolism, in turn, causes elevated blood and urine glucose levels. Diabetes develops when a dog’s glucose-insulin connection isn’t working right. There are two forms of canine diabetes: Insulin-deficiency diabetes Insulin-resistance diabetes. In addition, some female dogs develop

Read More »
Herbal formulas of TCVM

What to Expect When Giving Your Pet TCVM & Eastern Herbal Medicine

What are TCVM and Eastern Herbal Medicine Formulas? Our clinic uses TCVM (Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine) and Eastern Herbal Medicine formulas from Herbsmith Rx, Kan Herbal, and Jing Tang Herbal.  Eastern herbal medicine blends consist of herbs specifically chosen to work synergistically to relieve the patient’s symptoms. At the same time, the herbs address the underlying causes of the symptoms utilizing the principles of TCVM. Tips for Using TCVM Eastern Herbal Medicine Formulas Look at the prescription label for the dosage calculated for your pet’s weight. Bulk powders work well mixed in wet food, tuna, peanut butter, or any food

Read More »
Herbs for incontinence

Suo Quan Wan Treats Incontinence in Dogs, Cats & Horses

Suo Quan Wan is an herbal formula that helps manage incontinence in dogs. But what really is dog incontinence and why is this a problem? Incontinence in dogs is a common issue, especially older and elderly dogs. The hallmark of this illness is the inability to regulate pee or feces, which can cause unintentional leaks or accidents. Before we talk about the fix, it’s important we understand what dog incontinence is. Incontinence in dogs can be brought on by a number of diseases, hormone imbalances, nerve injury, aging, or other causes as well. Although it can be an unpleasant and

Read More »
Ophiopogon Formula Treats Cushing's Disease in Dogs, Cats and Horses

Ophiopogon Formula Treats Cushing’s Disease in Dogs, Cats and Horses

What is Ophiopogon Formula? Ophiopogon Formula is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal blend that treats Cushing’s Disease in dogs, cats, and horses. If your pet has Cushing’s disease, Ophiopogon Formula might help. The Western medical indications Ophiopogon Formula is: Cushing’s disease Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) Insulin resistance Diabetes Hyperthyroidism The Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine indications are: Dry skin with hot ears and feet Excessive panting with spontaneous outbursts at night Polydipsia Polyuria Yin deficiency A pulse that is thready and fast A tongue that is red and dry How does Ophiopogon Formula Help Cushing’s Disease in Dogs, Cats, and Horses? At

Read More »
Picture of blended herbal formula

Er Chen Tang Treats Coughs in Dogs, Cats, and Horses

What is Er Chen Tang? Er Chen Tang is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal blend that treats coughs in dogs, cats, and horses. The Western medical indication for this herbal blend is a persistent cough. The Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine indications are: A cough Damp-Cold Phlegm A slippery pulse A wet tongue At Natchez Trace Veterinary Services, pets often receive an Eastern exam (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in combination with the standard veterinary exam. Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy is very different than our standard Western medical philosophy. Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on balance and finding the cause of the problem

Read More »
Herbal blend

Eight Treasures Herbal Blend Helps Weakness and Immunodeficiency in Dogs, Cats & Horses

What is the Eight Treasures Herbal Blend? Eight Treasures is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal blend that treats weakness and immunodeficiency in dogs, cats, and horses. The Western Medical indications for this herbal blend are general weakness and immunodeficiency in dogs, cats, and horses. The Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine indications are Fatigue General weakness Loss of body weight A deep pulse, also weak and thready Qi-Blood deficiency A pale tongue At our clinic, pets often receive an Eastern exam (Traditional Chinese Medicine) in combination with the standard veterinary exam. Traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy is very different than our

Read More »