Ophiopogon Powder: Herbal Remedy for Dog Cushing’s Disease
Dog Cushing’s disease is a condition resulting from the chronic overproduction of glucocorticoid. In normal dogs, the pituitary gland produces the hormone ACTH. ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to produce glucocorticoids. Glucocorticoid hormones are necessary for the proper function of many-body systems. When something goes wrong with the pituitary or adrenal glands causing too much […]
Hindquarter Weakness: Improve Dog Hind Leg Weakness Naturally
Several things, including injury, arthritis, and degenerative myelopathy can cause dog hind leg weakness. Symptoms of dog hind leg weakness include: A swaying gait, with the rear end moving back and forth “Bunny hopping,” especially up the stairs Difficulty getting up Exercise intolerance Pain and stiffness in the rear end Reluctance to walk, run, climb stairs, […]
Di Gu Pi San: The Holistic Approach to Treating Canine Hip Dysplasia & Joint Pain
Hip dysplasia is an abnormal formation of the hip socket and is a genetic trait aggravated by environmental factors. Hip dysplasia often eventually causes crippling, arthritis and joint pain. Signs of hip dysplasia and joint pain include: A swaying gait, with the rear end moving back and forth “Bunny hopping”, especially up the stairs Difficulty getting […]