Breathing Problems in Horses

Second only to lameness, respiratory issues are very common and require veterinary attention.

What Causes Horse Breathing Problems?

Many different things cause equine breathing difficulties.

Some common causes are:

If your horse is having breathing problems of any kind, you should first see the vet to rule out serious health issues.

Some common signs of equine breathing problems are:

If your horse has one or more of the above symptoms, your horse needs to see the vet.

Standard Western treatment of equine breathing problems involves prescription medications.

Most veterinarians prescribe antibiotics for bacterial infection.

Pharmaceutical bronchodilators open the airways, clear mucous, and allow easier breathing.

Anti-inflammatories reduce inflammation and help reduce lung damage.

Some vets recommend high doses of antioxidants to reduce respiratory symptoms.

Some veterinarians recommend pharmaceuticals to help horse breathing problems.

Often, though, veterinarians and horse lovers prefer trying something natural first.

Herbs provide a gentle, tonic alternative for many horses with breathing issues.

Plus, most herbs don’t have side effects.

Su Zi Jiang Qi helps horses suffering from the following Western diagnoses:

Eastern medicine treats a disease’s root cause(s) rather than symptoms.

Accordingly, TCVM veterinarians evaluate equine breathing problems differently than Western veterinarians.

TCVM vets look for signs of imbalance.

Su Zi Jiang Qi helps horses with the following TCVM signs:

A pale, wet tongue
A deep, weak or fast pulse
Qi Stagnation and Excess Damp in the Upper Jiao and Qi/Yang Deficiency in the Lower Jiao

Su Zi Jiang Qi is a TCVM blend of 10 different Eastern herbs.

The herbs perform synergistically, balancing systems and meridians in the body.

Su Zi Jiang Qi addresses the underlying causes leading to breathing problems in horses.

The underlying cause of any disease is always an imbalance somewhere in the body.

Su Zi Jiang Qi alleviates your horse’s imbalances while treating the symptoms of equine breathing problems.

According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, Su Zi Jiang Qi works by:

The main ingredients in Su Zi Jiang Qi are:

Dr. Huisheng Xie, the founder of the Chi Institute in Reddick, FL, created Jing Tang’s Su Zi Jiang Qi specifically for animals.

Su Zi Jiang Qi comes from Chen Shi Wen’s Imperial Grace Formulary of the Tai Ping Era, written in 1080.

Su Zi Jiang Qi works best when combined with plenty of water and case-appropriate exercise.

Note: Information on this site is for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute the advice provided by your own veterinarian.

Sources:

“Dr. Xie’s Jing Tang Herbal.” Dr. Hushing Xie. Extracted from https://store.tcvmherbal.com/store/viewFormula.asp?fid=293.
“Respiratory Problems in Horses: How to Recognize, Avoid and Manage Them” by David Marlin, Scientific and Equine Consultant. February 9, 2015. Extracted from http://davidmarlin.co.uk/portfolio/respiratory-problems-in-horses-how-to-recognise-avoid-and-manage-them-dr-david-marlin/.