• Dang Gui Shao Yao San

By Integrative Veterinary Products

Dang Gui Shao Yao San

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Designed for animals with Blood deficiency complicated by fluid accumulation, presenting with weakness, poor circulation, and underlying dampness.

Currently in Australia, certain traditional Chinese herbal blends are only allowed to be dispensed by a registered veterinarian.

As with all Traditional Chinese Herbal blends, the best results are likely to occur when prescribed by an integrative veterinarian who can examine your animal in person. Telehealth consultations however, can be used when access to an appropriate veterinarian is difficult or not possible.

If you would like to access the Integrative Veterinary Products Herbal blends, please book an appointment to access a telehealth (phone or video) appointment with Dr Tanya Meares BVSc.

Before the appointment, you will be asked to submit a form with background information about your animal and their health issues.

The cost of the 15-30 minute telehealth appointment is $80 but you will receive a discount of $40 on your first order of any an herbal blend in the shop (if any are suggested).

How it Works

Dang Gui Shao Yao San works by nourishing and harmonising Liver Blood while gently strengthening the Spleen to improve transformation and transport of fluids. In TCM, when Blood is deficient, circulation becomes sluggish and fluids may accumulate, leading to dampness and swelling. This formula addresses both aspects simultaneously—enriching Blood (Dang Gui, Bai Shao) while supporting fluid movement and damp resolution (Fu Ling, Bai Zhu, Ze Xie). Chuan Xiong promotes circulation and prevents stagnation, ensuring that tonification does not lead to further congestion. The result is improved nourishment of tissues alongside more balanced fluid metabolism.

Clinical Cues

Pale or slightly swollen tongue, often moist
Weak, wiry or soft pulse (may feel deficient with some tension)
Signs of Blood deficiency: fatigue, weakness, poor muscle tone
Concurrent damp signs: mild oedema, puffiness, fluid retention
Chronic loose stools or poor digestion with underlying deficiency
Reproductive issues linked to deficiency (e.g. irregular cycles, poor fertility patterns)
Mild abdominal discomfort that improves with warmth or pressure
Animals that are dull but not truly cold—more “deficient and boggy” than empty
Conditions where tonics alone worsen heaviness or damp signs
Ingredients

Chinese Angelica
White Peony
Sichuan Lovage
Poria
Atractylodes
Alisma
Dosing

Dogs up to 5 kg Give ¼ of a teaspoon twice daily

5-10 kg Give ½ a teaspoon twice daily

10-15 kg Give ¾ of a teaspoon twice daily

15-20 kg Give 1 teaspoon twice daily

20-30 kg Give 1 ½ teaspoons twice daily

30-40 kg Give 2 teaspoons twice daily

It is advised to start on a lower dose and work up to the full dose over a week or so to check it is a good fit for your dog. The above dosing guidelines can be adjusted. For animals that have had benefit from the herbs, a lower dose may be required to maintain or wean off the formula. Conversely, animals may be given more frequent or higher doses when the effect is required more quickly and the formula choice is certain.

Ways to get herbs into pets.
Most dogs with a good appetite will simply eat herbal mixtures in their food. If animals have a weak appetite or are otherwise picky with their choices there area few other ways to entice them.
Mix herbs with a small amount of a high value treat – eg mince, sardines, cheese.
Mix herbs into a bone broth and pour over food.
If owners are still having trouble, gelatin food capsules can be bought inexpensively and herbs put into them. Owners then need to give the capsule either directly into the mouth or again, mixed in food.

Shipping

We currently ship only to Australia. Contact us if you are in NZ and interested in getting our products.  (Not Canada or USA)

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