Yunnan Baiyao Powder for Dogs

Yunnan Baiyao is commonly used to extend the life of dogs (and cats) with bleeding cancers such as hemangiosarcoma or nasal cancer (nosebleeds). Some treatments for cancer, such as Chemotherapy, tend to promote bleeding; it makes sense that giving a supplement to promote blood clotting would be a benefit. It is believed that Yunnan Baiyao works by activating the platelets, which are the small blood components that help make the blood clot. Blood clots are the first step in a scab. They are like little plugs or corkes in the way they stop hemorrhage.

Every dog and every case is unique. Ultimately, you want to find the lowest dosage needed to control bleeding; for some dogs this will be 1 capsule every other day, for others it may be 4 capsules 4x a day.

• For dogs under 10 lbs, give 250mg by mouth one time a day.
• For dogs from 10 to 30 lbs, give 250mg by mouth two times a day.
• For dogs above 30 but less than 60 lbs, give 500mg two times a day.
• For dogs above 60 lbs, give 500mg three times a day.

**Do not give Yunnan Baiyao on an ongoing basis. It is best to give it on alternating days, or for a 5-day on, 5-day off cycle that repeats. There is some possible evidence that this medicine may elevate liver markers if given daily for prolonged periods of time.

Side Effects of Yunnan Baiyao:

If the dosage is too high, your dog may experience symptoms similar to dehydration: diarrhea, frequent urination, increased thirst, dry or cracked nose and paws. In very rare instances, there may be an allergic reaction; in which case, please discontinue use.

Ingredients found in Yunnan Baiyao:

The formula for Yunnan Baiyao is considered a national treasure by the Chinese government and guarded as a top medical secret. On the original labels of Yunnan Baiyao batches that were previously exported to the USA, the following ingredients were provided; this information is no longer printed on the current packages.

Radix Notoginseng	田七	200 mg*
Ajuga Forrestii Diels	散瘀草	85 mg*
Rhizoma Dioscoreae	淮山药	66.5 mg*
Rhizoma Dioscoreae Nipponicae	穿山龙	57.5 mg*
Herba Geranii & Herba Erodii	老鹤草	36 mg*
Dioscoreae Parviflora Ting	苦良姜	30 mg*
Herba Inulae Cappae	白牛胆	25 mg*