Heartworm Support Formula Instructions:
#1....Most people only buy enough for 6 weeks and this is not enough! Rule of thumb:
A) Dogs with no symptoms (no fatigue or cough or both) should take the formula for 45 days, then test for the baby heartworm (called microfilaria). We would expect a negative test. Once tested negative you would continue the herbs for approx 10 more weeks so that your dog has been on the herbs for a total of 16 WEEKS . While your dog is taking herbs you do not need to use heartworm prevention. DO NOT TEST FOR ADULTS UNTIL 4 MONTHS OF TAKING THE HERBS.
B) Dogs experiencing coughing and fatigue should also be taking the Heart & Lung Qi Support Formula to help move blood through the vessels to help subdue extreme coughing.
Dogs with symptoms should take the Heartworm Support Formula for 45 days, then test for the baby heartworms. We would expect a negative test. Once tested and negative you would continue herbs so that your dog has been taking them for a total 24 weeks. While your dog is taking herbs you do not need to use Heartworm prevention. DO NOT TEST FOR ADULTS UNTIL 4 MONTHS AFTER TAKING THE HERBS.
#2) The usage on the bottle is the minimum use so for all dogs we suggest that until you get a negative baby heartworm test (microfillria test and it’s the called Knotts test) you should be giving your dog the following until then:
| Weight |
Daily Total |
Bottles/ 16 weeks |
Bottles/ 24 weeks |
| 0-10 lbs |
1/2 teaspoon ( 2 x's a day) |
3 |
3 |
| 11-30 lbs |
3/4 teaspoon (2 x's a day) |
6 |
6 |
| 31-60 lbs |
1 teaspoons (2 x's a day) |
8 |
9 |
| 61-90 lbs & up |
1.5 teaspoons (2 x's a day) |
10 |
12 |
#3) This is not a fast process so you must adhere to the program and understand that one month will not work so it’s important to stay consistent. The negative baby heartworm test (called microfilaria a.k.a. Knotts test) will tell you how the progress is going. Once you receive a negative baby heartworm test you may reduce the herbs to the usage listed on the bottle for the rest of the time.
We keep track of every dog, so please make sure you answer us each month. Heartworm is a complicated problem, we are here to answer all questions. Please feel free to send all questions to Holly@pawhealer.com
All function of these herbs are taken directly from the Chinese Materia Medica (Chinese Medical Herbology & Pharmacology; John Chen, Tina Chen)...
Bing Lang ( Semen Arecae): Used specifically for roundworm infestations. It is effective because it has both anti parasitic and purgative effects.
Wu Mei (Fructus Mume): Relieves pain associated with parasites, but also the sour taste calms and weakens the parasites and facilitates their expulsion.
Shi Jun Zi (Fructus Quisqualis): Works to eliminate worms
Shi Liu Pi Draining Herbs:Ze XieGuiding Herbs:Gui ZhiOther Herbs:
Qing Hao: Works and used for Marlia
Chuan Lian Zi: Helps eliminate worms
Dan Shen: Benefits the Heart and moves Blood
Shan Zha: Benefits the Heart and move Blood
Sheng Jiang: Harmonizes the stomach
Historical Use Of Chinese Herbs To Expel Worms (Heartworm is a
species of Roundworm)
There is a very famous Chinese book called Shang Han Lun and it was published long ago during the Han Dynasty
(200-219 AD). This classic text actually describes conditions that may
arise from an infestation of roundworms.
Shang Han Lun, is enduring classical herbal book that's the source text which
provides Chinese herbalist the knowledge as to what herbs may be be used
to support one's natural ability to expel roundworms from the various
part of the body (this literature is over over 2000 years old and the
oldest source of an organized medical system).
In the case of human
infestation by roundworms they make their home the gallbladder or the
intestines, however for dogs they reside in the heart and or the
intestines.
The Chinese have been working to expel roundworms for thousands of
years. A famous practitioner named Dr. Ke Qi whom lived during the 17th
century best described how the use of Chinese herbs effectively works
to expel tenacious pests :
"When roundworms encounter sourness, they are calmed. When they
encounter acridity they are spent; when they encounter bitterness they
are purged" (he is referring to the flavor of the different herbs)
When a dog (or person) has contracted worms the Chinese call the
infestation "Chong Ji".
The treatment principle for righting
this condition is to;
"Expel worms and to disperse accumulations".
Translation; This means that we use herbs to stimulate your dog's
natural power to maintain an internal environment that is free of
foreign invaders.
Clearly the obvious benefit is
that herbs are NOT PESTICIDES and they will not cause long term damage
to your dog.
Pharmacological Effects Of Anti Parasitic
Herbs:These herbals have the effect of paralyzing the
muscles of the parasites which subsequently leads to eventual expulsion
of the worm remains from the body. .
(Chinese Medical
Herbology & Pharmacology; John K
Chen, Tina T Chen)Think of it this way, the sour flavor
of the herbs are believed to relax intestinal worm's muscles so the worms are less able to grip all internal structures,
including the Heart.
WE LOVE THIS FORMULA.....and so will you.