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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Hindquarter Weakness is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) formula that tonifies the Kidney, benefits the back and hind limbs, and moves Qi to address Kidney Qi and Yang deficiency with Qi stagnation patterns affecting the back and hind limbs in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on Bu Qi Zi Yin Tang, this eight-herb formula combines Kidney Yang-tonifying and back-strengthening herbs with Blood-nourishing, channel-warming, and Qi-moving agents to address both the root Kidney deficiency and the Qi stagnation and channel obstruction that arise from Kidney Qi and Yang deficiency in the back and hind limbs. Available in concentrated powder, concentrated capsules, standard powder, standard capsules, and teapills. Dosing varies by species, body weight, and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation.
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Active ingredients: Ba Ji Tian (Morinda officinalis), Morinda root; Chuan Niu Xi (Cyathula officinalis), Cyathula root; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Du Zhong (Eucommia ulmoides), Eucommia bark; Gui Zhi (Cinnamomum cassia), Cinnamon twig; Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root; Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared), Prepared rehmannia root; Wu Yao (Lindera aggregata), Lindera root.
Inactive ingredients vary by format: concentrated powder contains gluten-free maltodextrin; concentrated capsules contain bovine gelatin and gluten-free maltodextrin; standard capsules contain bovine gelatin; teapills contain activated carbon, botanical wax, and talcum; standard powder contains no inactive ingredients.
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Hindquarter Weakness is an eight-herb formula combining Kidney Yang-tonifying and back-strengthening herbs with Blood-nourishing, channel-warming, and Qi-moving agents to address Kidney Qi and Yang deficiency with Qi stagnation in the back and hind limbs:
Hindquarter Weakness contains Kidney Yang-tonifying herbs (Du Zhong, Ba Ji Tian) alongside Qi-tonifying herbs (Huang Qi), Blood-nourishing herbs (Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui), and channel-warming and Qi-moving herbs (Gui Zhi, Wu Yao, Chuan Niu Xi) that may interact with certain medications. Pets on prescription medications should use this formula under veterinary supervision, as herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats remains limited.
Medication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, hormone-modulating drugs, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. The manufacturer recommends use as needed for up to 6 months. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
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Hindquarter Weakness is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Kidney Qi and Yang deficiency with Qi stagnation affecting the back and hind limbs, where Kidney deficiency has led to weakness, atrophy, or reduced function in the lumbar region and rear limbs. Holistic veterinarians frequently prescribe it for pets with hind limb weakness, lumbar weakness, or musculoskeletal patterns rooted in Kidney and Liver deficiency affecting the lower body. The manufacturer lists no contraindications or warnings for this formula.
Dosing varies by species, body weight, and health condition; your authorizing veterinarian will determine the appropriate dose following a TCVM evaluation. For dogs and cats using 0.5g concentrated capsules, the general guideline is one capsule per 20 to 40 lbs of body weight twice daily. For small dogs and cats under 10 lbs, one 0.2g concentrated capsule once daily is typical. For the 90g or 180g concentrated powder, the dose for dogs and cats is 0.1g to 0.25g per 10 to 20 lbs twice daily, with the included small scoop holding approximately 0.3g and the large scoop holding approximately 1.2g. For horses, the standard dose is 3g (approximately 2.5 large scoops) twice daily as a top dressing on feed. The manufacturer recommends use as needed for up to 6 months.
In TCVM, Kidney Yang and Kidney Yin are interdependent — Yang cannot be effectively tonified without a Yin and Blood foundation to sustain it, and Yin cannot be nourished without Yang to transform and circulate it. Hindquarter Weakness uses Du Zhong and Ba Ji Tian as the primary Yang-tonifying herbs, then includes Shu Di Huang and Dang Gui as the Yin and Blood-nourishing foundation. This balanced approach prevents the Yang-tonifying herbs from generating dryness or Heat, and ensures the sinews and tissues of the back and hind limbs receive adequate nourishment alongside the Yang support. This Yin-within-Yang formulation strategy is a hallmark of classical Kidney-tonifying formulas.
Hindquarter Weakness is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive Kidney tonification and musculoskeletal support protocol, but combination use should always be guided by your authorizing veterinarian. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly anticoagulant or hormone-modulating medications, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Hindquarter Weakness is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan.
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