{"id":6904909332550,"title":"Herbsmith Rx Tao Hong Si Wu San for Cats, Dogs and Horses","handle":"herbsmith-rx-tao-hong-si-wu-san-for-cats-dogs-and-horses","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/2110\/5457\/files\/veterinary_authorizaton_required_for_tcvm_herbal_formulas_240x240.jpg?v=1787081808\" alt=\"Veterinary Authorization Required for TCVM Herbal Formulas - TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Tao Hong Si Wu San is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to tonify and invigorate the blood in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Four Substance with Safflower and Peach Pit and Augmented Four Substances, it tonifies and invigorates the blood, addressing the concurrent pattern of blood deficiency and blood stasis. Built on the foundational Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) base with the addition of Tao Ren and Hong Hua, it is well suited for pets presenting with both blood deficiency signs such as pale gums, lusterless coat, fatigue, and weakness, and blood stasis signs such as fixed stiffness, discomfort that worsens with pressure, dark or purplish discoloration, and reproductive irregularities, arising from a concurrent deficiency and stagnation pattern where the blood is both insufficient and failing to circulate freely. Available as a concentrated powder mixed into food and as 300 mg concentrated tablets; cats and dogs use the Canine Blend powder or tablets, while horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend powder. Dosing varies by species, body weight, and form, and your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood tonification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies blood deficiency using the classical Si Wu Tang base of Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui, Chao Bai Shao, and Chuan Xiong, restoring the blood volume and nourishment needed to supply the organs, muscles, and tissues with adequate blood and addressing the fatigue, pallor, lusterless coat, and weakness that arise from insufficient blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood invigoration and stasis resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood and resolves blood stasis using Tao Ren and Hong Hua as the principal blood-moving herbs, directly addressing fixed stiffness, discomfort that worsens with pressure, and dark or purplish tissue discoloration that indicate blood stagnation in the channels and vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcurrent deficiency-stasis pattern support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely addresses the combined pattern of blood deficiency and blood stasis simultaneously, making it appropriate for pets whose presentations include both insufficient blood and stagnant blood, a pattern where treating only the deficiency without moving the stasis, or only moving the stasis without tonifying the deficiency, would be incomplete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusculoskeletal and reproductive system support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports musculoskeletal comfort and reproductive system health through its combined blood-nourishing and blood-moving actions, addressing the stiffness, discomfort, and reproductive irregularities that arise when blood fails to nourish and circulate freely through the sinews, muscles, and uterus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action (Si Wu Tang base):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and nourishes the blood using the four-herb Si Wu Tang foundation, with Shu Di Huang as the principal blood-tonifying herb, Dang Gui to nourish and invigorate the blood, Chao Bai Shao to nourish the blood and soften the liver, and Chuan Xiong to invigorate the blood and move qi, providing the blood-nourishing foundation that allows the stasis-resolving herbs to work without further depleting the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary action (Tao Ren and Hong Hua addition):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood and breaks blood stasis using Tao Ren and Hong Hua as the principal stasis-resolving herbs of the augmented formula, directly addressing the blood stagnation component of the concurrent deficiency-stasis pattern and differentiating Tao Hong Si Wu San from the plain Si Wu Tang base by adding targeted stasis-resolving action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder - Canine Blend (for dogs and cats):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 75 g, 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into food at the recommended dose for your pet's weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder - Equine\/Horse Blend (for horses only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into grain at the recommended dose for your horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated Tablets - 300 mg (for dogs only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbsmith 300 mg concentrated tablets for dogs; administer at the recommended dose for your dog's weight. Not available for cats or horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUnder 30 lbs: ½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e30-80 lbs: 1 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e80-120 lbs: 1½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOver 120 lbs: 2 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs (300 mg Concentrated Tablets):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUnder 10 lbs: ½ tablet twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e11-30 lbs: 1 tablet twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e31-50 lbs: 2 tablets twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e51-80 lbs: 3 tablets twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOver 80 lbs: 4 tablets twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Cats (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Horses (Equine\/Horse Blend, 1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons twice daily for 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily in grain. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chao Bai Shao (Dry-fried Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae), Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae), Tao Ren (Semen Persicae), Hong Hua (Flos Carthami Tinctorii)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flaxseed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTao Hong Si Wu San is a six-herb formula that combines the classical Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) blood-tonifying base with Tao Ren and Hong Hua to simultaneously tonify blood deficiency and resolve blood stasis, addressing the concurrent deficiency-stasis pattern from both the insufficiency root and the stagnation manifestation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong) - Sichuan Lovage Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, moves qi, expels wind, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the blood-moving herb of the Si Wu Tang base, ensuring the blood-tonifying herbs do not cause stagnation by providing qi-moving and blood-invigorating action throughout the formula, and working with Tao Ren and Hong Hua to address the blood stasis component of the concurrent deficiency-stasis pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) - Dong Quai Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and invigorates the blood, nourishes the liver blood, moistens the intestines, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the principal blood-tonifying and blood-moving herb of the Si Wu Tang base, nourishing the blood deficiency while also providing mild blood-invigorating action to prevent further stagnation, and serving as the primary blood tonic that gives the formula its ability to address both the deficiency and stasis aspects simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChao Bai Shao (Dry-fried Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae) - Dry-fried White Peony Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the blood, softens the liver, relieves spasms and stiffness, and preserves the yin; nourishes the liver blood and prevents the blood-moving herbs from over-dispersing the blood by providing astringent and yin-preserving action, and addresses the muscular stiffness and sinew stiffness that arise from blood deficiency failing to nourish the sinews and muscles. The dry-frying (chao) processing moderates its cold nature for better digestive tolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae) - Prepared Rehmannia Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal herb of the Si Wu Tang base; strongly tonifies the blood and essence, nourishes the liver and kidney yin, and replenishes jing; the foundational blood and yin tonic of the formula, providing the substantial yin and blood that the deficiency-stasis pattern has depleted, and giving the formula the deep nourishing action needed to restore adequate blood for both circulation and tissue nourishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Ren (Semen Persicae) - Peach Kernel \/ Peach Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly invigorates blood, breaks blood stasis, moistens the intestines, and resolves abscesses; one of the two principal stasis-resolving herbs added to the Si Wu Tang base to create Tao Hong Si Wu San, directly breaking up blood stagnation in the channels and vessels and addressing the fixed stiffness, pressure-worsening discomfort, and dark tissue discoloration that indicate significant blood stasis. Requires veterinary monitoring in pets on anticoagulant medications due to its potent blood-moving action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHong Hua (Flos Carthami Tinctorii) - Safflower Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, resolves blood stasis, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the second principal stasis-resolving herb of the augmented formula, working with Tao Ren as the classic Tao Ren-Hong Hua pair to powerfully break blood stasis and restore free circulation throughout the channels, and specifically addressing the reproductive system blood stasis and musculoskeletal blood stagnation components of the presentation. Requires veterinary monitoring in pregnant animals and pets on anticoagulant medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTao Hong Si Wu San contains potent blood-moving and stasis-resolving herbs, including Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Chuan Xiong, and Dang Gui, which significantly affect platelet aggregation, blood viscosity, and clotting function. Pets currently on anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications should use this formula under close veterinary supervision, as combining these herbs with pharmaceutical blood thinners or NSAIDs can produce additive blood-thinning effects, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats remains limited. Hong Hua is contraindicated in pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiac medications, chemotherapy or immunosuppressive drugs, and any medications that require stable clotting function. Your authorizing veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat conditions is Tao Hong Si Wu San used for in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Tao Hong Si Wu San is indicated for the concurrent pattern of blood deficiency and blood stasis, presenting with both blood deficiency signs such as pale gums, lusterless coat, fatigue, and weakness, and blood stasis signs such as fixed stiffness, discomfort worsening with pressure, dark or purplish tissue discoloration, and reproductive irregularities. Comparable to Four Substance with Safflower and Peach Pit and Augmented Four Substances, it is the classical formula for pets whose presentations require simultaneously tonifying insufficient blood and resolving stagnant blood, and is appropriate when treating only one aspect of the pattern without the other would be incomplete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Tao Hong Si Wu San administered to dogs, cats, and horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMix the powder directly into food or grain at the dose recommended for your pet's species and body weight. Dogs and cats use the Canine Blend powder; horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend powder. Concentrated 300 mg tablets are also available for dogs and are administered at the tablet dose recommended for your dog's weight. Dogs and cats receive the formula twice daily; horses receive two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then once daily for maintenance. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate form, dose, and schedule for your individual pet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow long does it take to see results with Tao Hong Si Wu San?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBecause this formula addresses both blood deficiency and blood stasis simultaneously, the timeline for improvement depends on the severity and chronicity of both components of the pattern. Many pets show improvement in energy, coat quality, and stiffness within 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use as the blood is both tonified and circulated more freely. Deeper or more established patterns may require a longer course of treatment, and your veterinarian may recommend periodic reassessment to evaluate both the blood deficiency and blood stasis components and adjust the treatment plan as the pattern evolves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan Tao Hong Si Wu San be combined with other TCVM formulas or conventional medications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCombination with complementary TCVM formulas is common in holistic veterinary practice and should be guided by your authorizing veterinarian based on your pet's full pattern diagnosis. Because this formula contains the potent blood-moving pair Tao Ren and Hong Hua alongside the blood-moving Si Wu Tang base herbs Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, veterinary oversight is especially important if your pet is on anticoagulant medications, NSAIDs, or any medication where stable clotting function is required, to monitor for additive blood-thinning effects and ensure the combined treatment plan is safe and appropriate for your pet's overall health status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","published_at":"2022-05-20T18:02:57-05:00","created_at":"2022-05-06T07:50:25-05:00","vendor":"Herbsmith Rx","type":"Pet Vitamins \u0026 Supplements","tags":["Herb_Type_Powder","Product_Type_Herb","Species_Cat","Species_Dog","Vendor_Herbsmith_Rx"],"price":7000,"price_min":7000,"price_max":22200,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":40037936922694,"title":"Powder - Canine Blend \/ 75 g Powder","option1":"Powder - 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TCVM Pet Supply\" style=\"margin: 5px 5px 5px 5px; float: right;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHerbsmith Rx Tao Hong Si Wu San is a classical Chinese herbal formula recommended by holistic veterinarians to tonify and invigorate the blood in dogs, cats, and horses. Comparable to Four Substance with Safflower and Peach Pit and Augmented Four Substances, it tonifies and invigorates the blood, addressing the concurrent pattern of blood deficiency and blood stasis. Built on the foundational Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) base with the addition of Tao Ren and Hong Hua, it is well suited for pets presenting with both blood deficiency signs such as pale gums, lusterless coat, fatigue, and weakness, and blood stasis signs such as fixed stiffness, discomfort that worsens with pressure, dark or purplish discoloration, and reproductive irregularities, arising from a concurrent deficiency and stagnation pattern where the blood is both insufficient and failing to circulate freely. Available as a concentrated powder mixed into food and as 300 mg concentrated tablets; cats and dogs use the Canine Blend powder or tablets, while horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend powder. Dosing varies by species, body weight, and form, and your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat It Supports\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood tonification:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies blood deficiency using the classical Si Wu Tang base of Shu Di Huang, Dang Gui, Chao Bai Shao, and Chuan Xiong, restoring the blood volume and nourishment needed to supply the organs, muscles, and tissues with adequate blood and addressing the fatigue, pallor, lusterless coat, and weakness that arise from insufficient blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlood invigoration and stasis resolution:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood and resolves blood stasis using Tao Ren and Hong Hua as the principal blood-moving herbs, directly addressing fixed stiffness, discomfort that worsens with pressure, and dark or purplish tissue discoloration that indicate blood stagnation in the channels and vessels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcurrent deficiency-stasis pattern support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely addresses the combined pattern of blood deficiency and blood stasis simultaneously, making it appropriate for pets whose presentations include both insufficient blood and stagnant blood, a pattern where treating only the deficiency without moving the stasis, or only moving the stasis without tonifying the deficiency, would be incomplete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMusculoskeletal and reproductive system support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports musculoskeletal comfort and reproductive system health through its combined blood-nourishing and blood-moving actions, addressing the stiffness, discomfort, and reproductive irregularities that arise when blood fails to nourish and circulate freely through the sinews, muscles, and uterus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTCVM Principles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary action (Si Wu Tang base):\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and nourishes the blood using the four-herb Si Wu Tang foundation, with Shu Di Huang as the principal blood-tonifying herb, Dang Gui to nourish and invigorate the blood, Chao Bai Shao to nourish the blood and soften the liver, and Chuan Xiong to invigorate the blood and move qi, providing the blood-nourishing foundation that allows the stasis-resolving herbs to work without further depleting the blood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary action (Tao Ren and Hong Hua addition):\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates the blood and breaks blood stasis using Tao Ren and Hong Hua as the principal stasis-resolving herbs of the augmented formula, directly addressing the blood stagnation component of the concurrent deficiency-stasis pattern and differentiating Tao Hong Si Wu San from the plain Si Wu Tang base by adding targeted stasis-resolving action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eAvailable Forms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder - Canine Blend (for dogs and cats):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 75 g, 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into food at the recommended dose for your pet's weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePowder - Equine\/Horse Blend (for horses only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in 150 g, 500 g, 900 g, and 1200 g sizes; mix into grain at the recommended dose for your horse.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConcentrated Tablets - 300 mg (for dogs only):\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbsmith 300 mg concentrated tablets for dogs; administer at the recommended dose for your dog's weight. Not available for cats or horses.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eSuggested Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUnder 30 lbs: ½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e30-80 lbs: 1 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e80-120 lbs: 1½ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOver 120 lbs: 2 tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Dogs (300 mg Concentrated Tablets):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eUnder 10 lbs: ½ tablet twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e11-30 lbs: 1 tablet twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e31-50 lbs: 2 tablets twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e51-80 lbs: 3 tablets twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eOver 80 lbs: 4 tablets twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Cats (Canine Blend Powder):\u003c\/strong\u003e ¼ tsp twice daily, or as prescribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor Horses (Equine\/Horse Blend, 1,000 lb horse):\u003c\/strong\u003e Two tablespoons twice daily for 20 days, then two tablespoons once daily in grain. If the horse initially refuses, start with a small amount mixed into grain and gradually increase until the horse is accustomed to the taste. Most horses will readily accept the herbs in their grain.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIngredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eActive Ingredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong), Dang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis), Chao Bai Shao (Dry-fried Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae), Shu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae), Tao Ren (Semen Persicae), Hong Hua (Flos Carthami Tinctorii)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInactive Ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flaxseed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eActive Ingredient TCVM Actions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTao Hong Si Wu San is a six-herb formula that combines the classical Si Wu Tang (Four Substance Decoction) blood-tonifying base with Tao Ren and Hong Hua to simultaneously tonify blood deficiency and resolve blood stasis, addressing the concurrent deficiency-stasis pattern from both the insufficiency root and the stagnation manifestation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChuan Xiong (Radix Ligustici Chuanxiong) - Sichuan Lovage Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, moves qi, expels wind, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the blood-moving herb of the Si Wu Tang base, ensuring the blood-tonifying herbs do not cause stagnation by providing qi-moving and blood-invigorating action throughout the formula, and working with Tao Ren and Hong Hua to address the blood stasis component of the concurrent deficiency-stasis pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDang Gui (Radix Angelicae Sinensis) - Dong Quai Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tonifies and invigorates the blood, nourishes the liver blood, moistens the intestines, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the principal blood-tonifying and blood-moving herb of the Si Wu Tang base, nourishing the blood deficiency while also providing mild blood-invigorating action to prevent further stagnation, and serving as the primary blood tonic that gives the formula its ability to address both the deficiency and stasis aspects simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChao Bai Shao (Dry-fried Radix Paeoniae Lactiflorae) - Dry-fried White Peony Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nourishes the blood, softens the liver, relieves spasms and stiffness, and preserves the yin; nourishes the liver blood and prevents the blood-moving herbs from over-dispersing the blood by providing astringent and yin-preserving action, and addresses the muscular stiffness and sinew stiffness that arise from blood deficiency failing to nourish the sinews and muscles. The dry-frying (chao) processing moderates its cold nature for better digestive tolerance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShu Di Huang (Radix Rehmanniae Glutinosae Conquitae) - Prepared Rehmannia Root:\u003c\/strong\u003e Principal herb of the Si Wu Tang base; strongly tonifies the blood and essence, nourishes the liver and kidney yin, and replenishes jing; the foundational blood and yin tonic of the formula, providing the substantial yin and blood that the deficiency-stasis pattern has depleted, and giving the formula the deep nourishing action needed to restore adequate blood for both circulation and tissue nourishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTao Ren (Semen Persicae) - Peach Kernel \/ Peach Seed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Strongly invigorates blood, breaks blood stasis, moistens the intestines, and resolves abscesses; one of the two principal stasis-resolving herbs added to the Si Wu Tang base to create Tao Hong Si Wu San, directly breaking up blood stagnation in the channels and vessels and addressing the fixed stiffness, pressure-worsening discomfort, and dark tissue discoloration that indicate significant blood stasis. Requires veterinary monitoring in pets on anticoagulant medications due to its potent blood-moving action.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHong Hua (Flos Carthami Tinctorii) - Safflower Flower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Invigorates blood, resolves blood stasis, and relieves stiffness in the channels; the second principal stasis-resolving herb of the augmented formula, working with Tao Ren as the classic Tao Ren-Hong Hua pair to powerfully break blood stasis and restore free circulation throughout the channels, and specifically addressing the reproductive system blood stasis and musculoskeletal blood stagnation components of the presentation. Requires veterinary monitoring in pregnant animals and pets on anticoagulant medications.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003ePotential Drug Interactions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eTao Hong Si Wu San contains potent blood-moving and stasis-resolving herbs, including Tao Ren, Hong Hua, Chuan Xiong, and Dang Gui, which significantly affect platelet aggregation, blood viscosity, and clotting function. Pets currently on anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications should use this formula under close veterinary supervision, as combining these herbs with pharmaceutical blood thinners or NSAIDs can produce additive blood-thinning effects, and herb-drug interaction research in dogs and cats remains limited. Hong Hua is contraindicated in pregnancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMedication categories warranting extra caution include anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, cardiac medications, chemotherapy or immunosuppressive drugs, and any medications that require stable clotting function. Your authorizing veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVETERINARY AUTHORIZATION REQUIRED: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/get-an-authorization\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSubmit Your Authorization Request\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tcvmpet.com\/pages\/schedule-a-consultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRequest a TCVM Telemedicine Consultation\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWhat conditions is Tao Hong Si Wu San used for in TCVM?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eIn Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine, Tao Hong Si Wu San is indicated for the concurrent pattern of blood deficiency and blood stasis, presenting with both blood deficiency signs such as pale gums, lusterless coat, fatigue, and weakness, and blood stasis signs such as fixed stiffness, discomfort worsening with pressure, dark or purplish tissue discoloration, and reproductive irregularities. Comparable to Four Substance with Safflower and Peach Pit and Augmented Four Substances, it is the classical formula for pets whose presentations require simultaneously tonifying insufficient blood and resolving stagnant blood, and is appropriate when treating only one aspect of the pattern without the other would be incomplete.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow is Tao Hong Si Wu San administered to dogs, cats, and horses?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eMix the powder directly into food or grain at the dose recommended for your pet's species and body weight. Dogs and cats use the Canine Blend powder; horses use the Equine\/Horse Blend powder. Concentrated 300 mg tablets are also available for dogs and are administered at the tablet dose recommended for your dog's weight. Dogs and cats receive the formula twice daily; horses receive two tablespoons twice daily for the first 20 days, then once daily for maintenance. Your authorizing veterinarian will confirm the appropriate form, dose, and schedule for your individual pet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eHow long does it take to see results with Tao Hong Si Wu San?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eBecause this formula addresses both blood deficiency and blood stasis simultaneously, the timeline for improvement depends on the severity and chronicity of both components of the pattern. Many pets show improvement in energy, coat quality, and stiffness within 4 to 6 weeks of consistent use as the blood is both tonified and circulated more freely. Deeper or more established patterns may require a longer course of treatment, and your veterinarian may recommend periodic reassessment to evaluate both the blood deficiency and blood stasis components and adjust the treatment plan as the pattern evolves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCan Tao Hong Si Wu San be combined with other TCVM formulas or conventional medications?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eCombination with complementary TCVM formulas is common in holistic veterinary practice and should be guided by your authorizing veterinarian based on your pet's full pattern diagnosis. Because this formula contains the potent blood-moving pair Tao Ren and Hong Hua alongside the blood-moving Si Wu Tang base herbs Chuan Xiong and Dang Gui, veterinary oversight is especially important if your pet is on anticoagulant medications, NSAIDs, or any medication where stable clotting function is required, to monitor for additive blood-thinning effects and ensure the combined treatment plan is safe and appropriate for your pet's overall health status.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e"}