What is TCVM?
TCVM is Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine. In actuality, there are four branches of TCVM: acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, Tui-na (a form of chiropractic massage and acupressure which uses he same points as acupuncture, but no needles), and diet/nutrition. Each branch is a specialized area requiring expertise to perform effectively.

How do Chinese herbs apply to animal treatment?
Our products have been veterinarian tested and are formulated from safe botanical extracts that have been proven in thousands of years of use in China. Dr.Yan adjusts the formulas so that pets could be treated generically, without the need for personal examination. The result was her production of a range of effective Chinese herbal remedies which can be used for the treatment of animals.

What is the difference between TCVM and WVM (Western Veterinary Medicine)?
Generally, the goals of TCVM and WVM are the same, both hopes to promote health and to prevent disease, they are merely two different ways of looking at the world, and each system has its own strengths and weaknesses. Western medicine deals well with acute diseases and can utilize advanced surgical techniques. TCVM can be beneficial for chronic diseases. Especially, those Western medicines can only partially control, but not cure the diseases. TCVM is highly beneficial for identification of potential problems and is a preventative therapy. The therapeutics of TCVM can avoid some of the deleterious side effects of Western drugs. TCVM practitioners seek to discover the true basis of the disorder that is affecting the animal, not just how to suppress the symptoms. Eliminating the symptoms is the goal of WVM when the definitive causative agent or problem cannot be identified. Correcting the imbalances of the body allows the animal to heal itself. TCVM is gaining more and more recognition by traditional veterinary professionals.

I have some medicine from my veterinarian. Do I need to stop using this before I use herbal products?
Our products are mild and can be used in combination with medicines prescribed by your veterinarian with no interference. Use of our herbal formulas can decrease the side effects of your veterinarian’s medicine and can also decrease the dosage required. Through integration of the two systems, one may take advantage of the strengths of each, while minimizing the weaknesses. Practitioners who are able to bridge the mental gap between Eastern and Western medicine may find that this combination brings better results that either one alone. In addition, when veterinarians practice traditional Chinese meditation exercise, those who understand and practice TCVM believe in helping an animal to heal by correcting imbalances in the body.

How do I give the Chinese herbal medication to my pet?
All the remedies are easy to administer and assimilate. Simply place the directed dosage to your pet’s tongue, or add to your pet’s food, or mix with a small amount of their water. 

When should I give my pet the Chinese herbal medication?
The herbal medication should be given ½ hour before meals and 1 hour apart from any medications to ensure their proper absorption.

How long will the Chinese herbal medication take to work?
The time frame will vary slightly according to the type and size of your pet; however in general terms you need to allow 2-3 weeks for dry herbs and 7-10 days for the liquid or tablets products.

How to make herbal blend?

1) Place one package of the herbs into a saucepan.

2)Pour about 1000ml cold water over the herbs and soak them one hour.

3)Bring to boiling, then SIMMER for 30 minutes, over the pan, leaving a small    gap for the steam. Check it occasionally in case of overflow or burnt.

4)Strain them to get a container.

(every 100g dry herbal blend, can get 500ml liquid )

5)Then you can throw then wet herbal blend away.

Can I mix several products?
In principle there is no problem with mixing several of our herbal products. If you have any concerns about the duplication of herbs, then please don’t hesitate to contact our Helpline for advice.

How long can I keep the herbal formulas?
The shelve life is approximately three years for optimum potency.

Answers to your specific questions:

dr.yan@chinese-herbs4animals.co.uk

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