SOLUTION HK: Ears, Nose, Pads Herbal Supplement
WHY CHOOSE IT
Excess keratin on ears, nose, or paw pads: One chronic issue for some dogs is ear margin hyperkeratosis (a.k.a. ear margin dermatosis or ear margin seborrhea). This is more common in dogs with big floppy ears but can be seen in any shaped ear. The outer margin of the ear develops a ridge of dark, waxy-feeling residue. It does not cause the dog discomfort (unless it gets so severe that fissures develop). But it can lead to alopecia (loss of fur) on the ear. This condition has no known cure.
Excess keratin (the main protein that makes up skin and fur) can also accumulate on the nose and/or the paw pads, giving them a dry, thickened, scaly appearance. This is called nasodigital hyperkeratosis. Pet owners find the appearance of a thickened nose unsightly, but it usually does not cause discomfort to the pet. Severe cases can be painful if the paw pads develop fissure (cracks).
According to Chinese Medicine Dermatology, we understand this condition to be Dampness Obstructing the Exterior (the skin) leading to Stasis of Blood. The herbs in Solution HK: Ears, Nose, Pads Expel Wind Damp, Drain Dampness, Clear Heat, and Move Blood, supporting the health of your pet to help naturally manage this chronic ear, nose, or paw pad problem. **
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To support healthier skin in your dog, cat, or rabbit, add the herbal supplement to their food or give by mouth via oral syringe.
To add directly to their meal, mix the herbal supplement into moist canned food. Or, add the herbal supplement to your favorite powder nutritional supplement, mix with water to form gravy, and pour over kibble. Herbs can taste bitter to your pet, so you may need to introduce the supplement slowly by starting with a smaller amount at first and gradually increasing it as they get used to the new flavor in their food.
To give via oral syringe, dissolve herbal supplement in hot water. We recommend approximately 2ml of water per gram of herbal supplement (our oral syringes have measurement marks on them to make this easy). In a small bowl or shot glass, add herbal supplement to hot water and stir. Allow a few minutes for herbal supplement to fully dissolve before drawing the liquid mixture up into the syringe. Place syringe between your pet’s tongue and cheek, angled toward the back of their mouth and gently depress the plunger at a slow, even rate.
Suggested dose based on pet’s body weight:
Under 10 lbs: 0.5g 2x/day
10 - 25 lbs: 1g 2x/day
25 - 50 lbs: 1 - 2g 2x/day
50 - 75 lbs: 2 - 3g 2x/day
75 - 100 lbs: 3g 2x/day
over 100 lbs: 4g 2x/day
or as recommended by your veterinarian. Older and weaker pets should be given smaller doses. Safe use in pregnant or breeding animals has not been proven. Examination by veterinarian is recommended prior to use of this product.
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This herbal supplement is composed of concentrated granules made from water extracts of the following herbs:
Coix seed (Semen Coicis), clematis root (Radix Clematidis), melletia vine (Caulis Spatholobi), bearded scutellaria (Herba Scutellariae Barbatae), Chinese angelica root (Radix Angelicae dahuricae), gleditsia thorn (Spina Gleditsiae), Japanese knotweed root (Rhizoma Polygoni Cuspidati), white atractylodis rhizome (Rhizoma Atractylodis macrocephalae), bitter orange (Fructus Aurantii), notopterygium root (Rhizoma et Radix Notopterygii), red atractylodis rhizome (Rhizoma Atractylodis), licorice root (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
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SOLUTION HK: Ears, Nose, Pads herbal supplement is designed to be used with matching external products for best results.
For ear margin hyperkeratosis, apply SOLUTION HK: Ear Topical Tincture daily to help soften the follicular casts and clean the outer ear. Once condition is less active, the tincture can be applied to the outer ears just twice per week for management. If there is thickened skin or fissures on the ear margins, apply SOLUTION HK: Nose & Paw Pad Balm.
For nasodigital hyperkeratosis (thickened nose or paw pads), soften affected skin with topical emollient SOLUTION HK: Nose & Paw Pad Balm.
**For best results, combine use of these products with professional care from a licensed veterinarian. These products and statements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease. The information provided on this website is for educational purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the advice provided by your veterinarian. Many skin diseases have similar symptoms and can look alike to the untrained eye. Some skin conditions can be serious. Some require pharmaceutical treatment and regular monitoring. If you are not certain what is causing your pet’s skin symptoms, seek professional veterinary care for your pet before trying to solve the problem yourself. Proper diagnosis is vital to choosing the most effective treatment.