Herbsmith Soothe Joints - Joint Support for Dogs and Cats
Soothe Joints
Maintenance of healthy joints requires proper function of the joint capsule, cartilage on the bone endings, and viscous joint fluid. Soothe Joints™ assists in the maintenance of healthy joint capsules and in the preservation of thickened joint fluid to help maintain normal movement.
Soothe Joints™ is useful for older dogs and cats experiencing occasional joint stiffness, soreness, and tenderness associated with normal, every-day activities, especially in cold, damp weather. By supporting the structural integrity of joints and connective tissues, Soothe Joints™ promotes cartilage development and joint health.
Soothe Joints™ is complementary and compatible with glucosamine products, such as Sound Dog Viscosity™. Use with Comfort Aches™ and/or Sound Dog Viscosity™ for the ultimate joint support regimen!
Soothe Joints™ is available in:
- 75g powder
- (One month supply*)
- 150g powder
- (Over one month supply*)
- 500g powder
- (Nearly four month supply*)
- 90 ct tablets
- (22 day supply*)
- 270 ct tablets
- (66 day supply*)
*All supply estimates based on 30-80 lb. dog, except 75 g powder, which is based on a small dog or cat.
Behind the Formula
From a Chinese perspective, joint discomfort is the result of an obstruction of the flow of energy, or Qi (pronounced “chee”), through the tissue of the joint and an invasion of external pathogenic factors such as wind, cold and damp. This obstruction and invasion may occur due to many factors including trauma, prolonged exposure to wind and damp, overuse of the limbs, poor genetics, etc.
To maintain healthy joint function, Chinese theory recommends a combination of herbs that moves blood and Qi within and around the joint and expels pathogenic factors. By reestablishing the flow of energy within the joint, normal motion is maintained.
Directions for Use
- Powder
- For Dogs:
- < 30 lbs……½ tsp. twice a day
- 30-80 lbs…..1 tsp. twice a day
- 80-120 lbs…1 ½ tsp. twice a day
- > 120 lbs…..2 tsp. twice a day
- For Cats……¼ tsp. twice a day
- Tablets
- For Dogs:
- < 30 lbs…….1 tablet twice a day
- 30-80 lbs…..2 tablets twice a day
- 80-120 lbs…3 tablets twice a day
- > 120 lbs……4 tablets twice a day
- For Cats……..½ tablet twice a day
Cautions:
Not to be used in pregnant pets. If animal’s condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using this product. Not for use within 48 hours of surgery/anesthesia.
Ingredients
- Mulberry twig (sang zhi)
- Actions: Expels wind dampness.
- Kadsura stem (hai feng teng)
- Actions: Expels wind dampness.
- Angelica tang kuei (dang gui)
- Actions: Invigorates the blood, expels wind dampness and addresses discomfort.
- Notopterygium root (qiang hou)
- Actions: Addresses obstructions of the flow of Qi in both the front and back limbs, as well as the upper and lower parts of the body.
- Pubescent angelica root (du hou)
- Actions: Addresses obstructions of the flow of Qi in both the front and back limbs, as well as the upper and lower parts of the body.
- Gentiana macrophylla root (qin jiao)
- Actions: Expels wind dampness.
- Frankincense (ru xiang)
- Actions: Breaks up blood stagnation and addresses discomfort.
- Inula (tu mu xiang)
- Actions: Addresses dampness and edema near the joints.
- Achyranthes root (niu xi)
- Actions: Invigorates the blood, expels blood stasis, strengthens the sinews and bones, and benefits the joints by nourishing the liver and kidney (which addresses discomfort and aches of the lower back and legs, and clears damp heat manifested as obstruction of the lower back and legs.)
- Ligusticum root (chuan xiong)
- Actions: Invigorates the blood, expels wind dampness and addresses discomfort.
- Cinnamon bark (gui zhi)
- Actions: Improves circulation and moves the actions of the other herbs in the blend downward.
- Honey coated licorice root (zhi gan cao)
- Actions: Harmonizes the actions of the other herbs in the blend.