Rehmannia 14 Formula: Herbal Treatment for Dog Cushing’s Disease

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Dog Cushing’s Disease Explained Cushing’s disease occurs when your dog’s body produces too much cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone helping pets respond to stress, control weight, fight infections, and keep blood sugar levels in check. But too much or too little cortisol creates huge problems! Dog Cushing’s disease is also called hypercortisolism and hyperadrenocorticism. Cushing’s […]

Ophiopogon: TCVM Herbal Treatment for Cat Diabetes & Hyperthyroidism

Cat diabetes is a common illness affecting many of our feline friends. Diabetes mellitus is the most common form of cat diabetes. Diabetes mellitus manifests when the body doesn’t produce enough insulin to balance glucose levels. If left untreated, cat diabetes leads to: Appetite loss  Dehydration Severe Depression Motor function problems Vomiting Weight loss Ultimately, […]

Ophiopogon Herbal Blend Counteracts Equine Cushing’s Disease

Ophiopogon Herbal Blend Counteracts Equine Cushing’s Disease

Also known as PPID (Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction), Equine Cushing’s Disease is most common in horses between 18 and 12 years old.  Signs of Cushing’s Disease in horses include: Abnormal sweating Rounded abdomen o“potbelly” Change in attitude Lethargy Recurrent infections Hypertrichosis (long, curly hair) Muscle wasting Delayed haircoat shedding Decreased athletic performance Fat deposits on […]

Ophiopogon Powder: Herbal Remedy for Dog Cushing’s Disease

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 […]