How to Order Chinese Herbal Medicine for Animals

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If you want to use Chinese herbal medicine for your animal but are unsure how to get started, we can help. The process begins with choosing a formula that fits your pet’s needs, then arranging veterinary authorization when required.

Here is how to find veterinary guidance, request authorization, and order your recommended formula through TCVM Pet Supply.

Key Takeaways

Individualized selection: A TCVM-trained veterinarian chooses herbs based on your pet’s condition and underlying pattern.
Where to buy: Formulas may be available through your veterinarian’s clinic or TCVM Pet Supply.
Authorization: Use our veterinary authorization request form for formulas that require approval.
Additional help: Our authorizing veterinarian list and TCVM telemedicine consultations offer options when your usual veterinarian cannot authorize herbs.

Why Use Chinese Herbal Medicine for Animals?

Chinese herbal medicine offers a natural approach to supporting animals’ comfort, health, and balance. People often choose it because they value plant-based care and an individualized approach.

In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, herbal formulas address underlying patterns of imbalance rather than focusing on symptoms alone. This approach supports the goal of helping animals feel better from the inside out.

Many animals tolerate appropriately selected formulas well. Your veterinarian helps choose suitable herbs, review medications, and monitor your pet’s response.

How to Get Chinese Herbal Medicine for Your Animal

We offer many different forms of Chinese herbal medicine at TCVM Pet Supply. Many holistic and TCVM-trained veterinarians also carry formulas in their clinics.

To choose an appropriate formula, work with a veterinarian trained in TCVM, or Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine.

Start With an Individualized Evaluation

A TCVM-trained veterinarian evaluates your pet from both Eastern and Western perspectives. The Western diagnosis identifies the medical condition, while the Eastern diagnosis identifies the pattern that guides herbal selection.

After the examination, your veterinarian will recommend one or more formulas suited to your pet’s condition, constitution, and needs.

Choose Where to Purchase Your Formula

You may be able to purchase the recommended formula at your veterinarian’s clinic. If not, you can order through TCVM Pet Supply after arranging any required authorization.

How to Request Veterinary Authorization

For authorization-required formulas ordered through our store, you will need approval from your veterinarian.

To start, complete the veterinary authorization request form. Completing the form sends the request information to your veterinarian so they can provide authorization.

The request form starts the process; your veterinarian’s approval is needed before an authorization-required formula can be supplied.

Interested in trying a TCVM herbal formula? Submit Your Authorization Request or Request a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation

What if My Veterinarian Cannot Authorize the Herbs?

Some veterinarians are unfamiliar with Chinese medicine and may not feel comfortable authorizing herbal formulas. That does not mean you have reached the end of your options.

Find local guidance: Our authorizing veterinarian list may help you locate a TCVM-trained veterinarian in your area.
Explore a consultation: A TCVM telemedicine consultation with one of our veterinarians offers another way to discuss your pet’s underlying patterns and appropriate herbal support.

Individualized guidance helps you select a formula for your pet rather than trying to choose from a diagnosis alone.

Personalized TCVM Guidance

If you ever feel like you need extra help managing your pet’s health naturally or with TCVM herbal blends, we can help.

TCVM Pet Supply co-founding veterinarians Dr. Marc Smith and Dr. Casey Damron offer TCVM telemedicine consultations.

Both veterinarians have practiced Chinese herbal medicine, acupuncture, and food therapy for pets for many years. Each has a private practice incorporating standard veterinary care alongside Chinese medicine.

A consultation provides personalized recommendations specific to your pet, including:

Evaluation: TCVM evaluation.
Nutrition: Food therapy recommendations.
Herbal support: TCVM herb recommendations and veterinary authorization.
Supplements: Supplement recommendations.
Additional care: Alternative medicine recommendations.

If you reside in the Middle Tennessee area or would like to commute, you may choose an in-clinic appointment instead.

You can learn more about each veterinarian and contact the clinic you prefer directly:

We hope this information helps you and wish you the best in helping your pet feel better. If you have any questions or if we can help in any way, just let us know!

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know which Chinese herbal formula my pet needs?

A TCVM-trained veterinarian evaluates your pet’s medical condition and Eastern pattern before recommending one or more formulas. The selection is individualized rather than based on the diagnosis alone.

Can I buy the formula from my veterinarian?

Many holistic and TCVM-trained veterinarians carry herbal formulas in their clinics. If your clinic does not supply the recommended formula, you can order through TCVM Pet Supply with any required veterinary authorization.

How do I start the authorization process?

Complete our veterinary authorization request form. It sends your request information to your veterinarian so they can review it and provide approval for the formula.

What can I do if my usual veterinarian is unfamiliar with TCVM?

Use our authorizing veterinarian list to explore local options, or request a TCVM telemedicine consultation with one of our veterinarians for personalized guidance.

The Bottom Line

Ordering Chinese herbal medicine starts with veterinary selection of an appropriate formula. Once your veterinarian recommends the herbs, you can arrange authorization and purchase through the clinic or TCVM Pet Supply. If you need help finding TCVM guidance, our veterinarian list and consultation options are here to support you.