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Recommended by holistic veterinarians, Jing Tang Xiao Ke Fang is a Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM) herbal formula that nourishes Yin, resolves thirst, reinforces Kidney Essence, and nourishes Liver Blood to support metabolic balance and systemic health in dogs, cats, and horses. Based on the classical Zhi Shen Ming Mu Tang, this seventeen-herb formula addresses Yin deficiency with internal Heat and fluid depletion, combining Yin- and Blood-nourishing herbs with Heat-clearing, Qi-tonifying, and fluid-generating agents to restore internal balance and relieve the thirst and wasting associated with Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst) patterns. Available in standard powder and standard capsules. Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance.
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Active ingredients: Bai Shao Yao (Paeonia lactiflora), White peony root; Chuan Xiong (Ligusticum chuanxiong), Sichuan lovage rhizome; Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis), Dong quai root; Dang Shen (Codonopsis pilosula), Codonopsis root; Deng Xin Cao (Juncus effusus), Rush pith; Gan Cao (Glycyrrhiza uralensis), Licorice root; Ge Gen (Pueraria lobata), Kudzu root; Gou Qi Zi (Lycium chinensis), Wolfberry fruit; Huang Lian (Coptis chinensis), Coptis rhizome; Huang Qi (Astragalus membranaceus), Astragalus root; Jie Geng (Platycodon grandiflorum), Balloon flower root; Ju Hua (Chrysanthemum morifolium), Chrysanthemum flower; Mai Men Dong (Ophiopogon japonicus), Ophiopogon tuber; Sheng Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, raw), Raw rehmannia root; Shu Di Huang (Rehmannia glutinosa, prepared), Prepared rehmannia root; Tian Hua Fen (Trichosanthes kirilowii), Trichosanthes root; Wu Wei Zi (Schisandra chinensis), Schisandra berry.
Inactive ingredients: Bovine gelatin (capsule variant only). Powder format contains no inactive ingredients.
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Xiao Ke Fang is a seventeen-herb formula combining Yin and Blood-nourishing herbs with Heat-clearing, fluid-generating, Qi-tonifying, and Liver-supporting agents to comprehensively address the Xiao Ke pattern of Yin deficiency with internal Heat and fluid depletion:
Xiao Ke Fang contains Yin and Blood-nourishing herbs (Shu Di Huang, Sheng Di Huang, Dang Gui, Gou Qi Zi) alongside Qi-tonifying herbs (Huang Qi, Dang Shen) and Heat-clearing agents (Huang Lian, Ge Gen, Tian Hua Fen) 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 hormone-modulating medications, hypoglycemic or antidiabetic medications, anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications, and pets managing multiple concurrent prescriptions. Your veterinarian can determine appropriateness based on your pet's condition, current medications, and laboratory results.
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Xiao Ke Fang is most commonly recommended for dogs, cats, and horses with TCVM patterns of Yin deficiency with internal Heat and fluid depletion, particularly the Xiao Ke (wasting-thirst) pattern. Holistic veterinarians often prescribe it for pets with excessive thirst, increased urination, weight loss, or other systemic signs of Yin and fluid deficiency. The formula also addresses Kidney Essence deficiency and Liver Blood deficiency that commonly accompany chronic Xiao Ke patterns. This formula has no listed contraindications or warnings.
Dosing varies by species and body weight; your authorizing veterinarian will provide specific guidance. For dogs and cats using 0.5g capsules or standard powder, the general guideline is 0.5g per 10 to 20 lbs of body weight twice daily. For horses, the standard dose is 15g twice daily as a top dressing on feed. Use as needed for up to 6 months.
Because Xiao Ke Fang addresses deep Yin and Essence deficiency, consistent longer-term use is typically needed. Many pet owners begin to notice improvements in thirst, energy, and overall vitality within 4 to 8 weeks of consistent use. You may use the formula as needed for up to 6 months. Regular follow-up with your holistic veterinarian is recommended to monitor progress and adjust dosing as needed.
Xiao Ke Fang is sometimes used alongside other TCVM formulas as part of a comprehensive Yin deficiency or metabolic support protocol, but your authorizing veterinarian should always guide combination use. If your pet is on prescription medications, particularly hypoglycemic drugs, hormone-modulating medications, or anticoagulants, your veterinarian will evaluate whether Xiao Ke Fang is appropriate given your pet's full health picture and current treatment plan. This formula has no listed contraindications or warnings.
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