SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Herbal Supplement
WHY CHOOSE IT
Red, moist, itchy hot spots or skin fold dermatitis: “Hot spot” is the lay term for acute moist dermatitis. They are common in dogs but not so common in cats. They are caused by self-inflicted trauma to the skin (pyotraumatic dermatitis) when your dog constantly scratches/licks/chews/rubs a spot that itches or hurts. Most of the time, there is a specific underlying issue that triggers your dog to create a hot spot, such as flea bites.
Hot spots are well-defined, usually bald patches of red skin that weep and may be eroded (they look moist/wet) or may have golden yellow crusting. They may even smell bad. They are very itchy and that is why your dog finds it very hard to leave the spot alone.
SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat would also be appropriate for to support pets with intertrigo (skin fold dermatitis) because the Chinese Medicine pattern is the same for those conditions. Skin fold dermatitis is a big problem in brachycephalic dogs and dogs with corkscrew tails and jowly lips (skin with creases or folds), such as French bulldogs, bulldogs, pugs, Shar-Peis, mastiffs, blood hounds, basset hounds, Pekingese.
According to Chinese Medicine, we understand hot spots and skin fold irritations to be Damp Heat with Toxins. Our supplement SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat is a cocktail of herbs that Clear Heat, Drain Damp, Resolve Toxins and Stop Itch. **
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To support healthy 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:
Purslane (Herba Portulacae), Violet (Herba Violae), Dictamnus root bark (Cortex Dictamni), Kochia fruit (Fructus Kochiae), Forsythia fruit (Fructus Forsythiae), Scutellaria root (Radix Scutellariae), Tree peony root bark (Cortex Moutan), Coptis rhizome (Rhizoma Coptidis), Gardenia fruit (Fructus Gardeniae), Phellodendron bark (Cortex Phellodendri), Poria (Sclerotum Poriae Cocos), Licorice root (Radix Glycyrrhizae)
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SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat herbal supplement is designed to be used with matching external products for best results. Sprinkle SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Topical Powder on wet lesions as often as necessary to help absorb the exudate. If lesions do not weep, apply SOLUTION HS: Damp Heat Ointment to affected skin 3 times daily.
Once the hot spot is under control, you may choose to support your pet further by addressing the underlying reason for the hot spot. If flea allergy dermatitis was the trigger for the hot spot, give SOLUTION PD: Toxic Bites herbal supplement. If your pet has chronic eczema, then one of the SOLUTION EC supplements would be the best way to support your pet’s skin and reduce the risk of hot spots developing in the future.
**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.