What Is Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)?
Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) is a traditional Chinese herbal formula designed to support healthy digestion, firm stools, intestinal health, stomach and spleen function, fluid balance, and overall digestive wellness in dogs and cats experiencing watery diarrhea associated with internal Cold patterns.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), healthy digestion depends on the proper function of the Spleen and Stomach. These organs work together to transform food and water into Qi (energy) and nutrients while regulating fluids throughout the digestive tract. When Spleen and Stomach Yang become weakened by internal Cold, digestion slows, fluids are not properly transformed, and excessive water may accumulate in the intestines, resulting in watery diarrhea, frequent bowel movements, poor nutrient absorption, and gradual loss of strength.
Pets experiencing a Cold-Type digestive imbalance may have watery or liquid stools, frequent defecation, bowel movements during the middle of the night or early morning, occasional vomiting, dry nose or gums from fluid imbalance, reduced appetite, weight loss, low energy, and a tendency toward chronic digestive weakness. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these signs are commonly associated with Spleen Yang Deficiency, Stomach Cold, and impaired digestive transformation.
Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) is based on classical Chinese herbal principles and contains carefully selected herbs traditionally used to strengthen Spleen and Stomach Qi, warm the digestive system, support healthy fluid metabolism, improve nutrient absorption, promote healthy intestinal function, and help restore normal stool consistency. This formula is commonly chosen by pet owners seeking natural digestive support for dogs and cats experiencing chronic watery diarrhea, frequent loose stools, digestive weakness, and poor gastrointestinal function.*
Common Signs of Cold-Type Watery Diarrhea in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Watery or liquid stools
- Frequent diarrhea or frequent bowel movements
- Pooping during the middle of the night or early morning
- Chronic loose stools
- Weak digestion
- Poor nutrient absorption
- Dry nose or dry gums from fluid imbalance
- Occasional vomiting
- Weight loss despite eating
- Reduced appetite
- Low energy or fatigue
- Cold digestive system
- Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency
- Chronic digestive weakness
- Poor gastrointestinal function
Why Choose Silkie Herbs Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)?
- Based on classical Traditional Chinese Medicine principles
- Carefully selected medicinal herbs
- Designed to strengthen Spleen and Stomach Qi and Yang
- Traditionally used to support healthy digestion and intestinal function
- Supports healthy fluid metabolism and normal stool consistency
- Promotes nutrient absorption and digestive efficiency
- Helps restore digestive balance rather than temporarily masking symptoms
- Suitable for both dogs and cats
- Crafted to support long-term digestive wellness and gastrointestinal health
Suggested Long-Term Digestive Support
Once your pet's stools have returned to a normal, firm consistency, transitioning to Pet Formula for Firm Well-Formed Stools may help support long-term digestive balance, healthy intestinal function, nutrient absorption, gut health, and overall gastrointestinal wellness. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, strengthening the Spleen and Stomach after recovery helps maintain healthy digestion and may reduce the likelihood of recurring digestive imbalances. This combination is commonly chosen by pet owners seeking long-term support for healthy stools, digestive resilience, and optimal intestinal health.*
Non-GMO | Gluten-Free | No sugar, corn, or dairy | No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, chemical binders, or wax
100% Pure all natural herbs, blended, made, and packaged in the USA
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Benefits of Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) for Dogs & Cats
Support Healthy Stool Consistency*
Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) is traditionally used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) to support healthy stool formation and normal digestive function. This formula helps promote firmer, well-formed stools by addressing internal patterns associated with digestive Cold and weakness.
Strengthen Spleen Yang to Support Digestion*
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Spleen is responsible for transforming food and fluids into nourishment. When Spleen Yang becomes weak, digestion slows and excessive fluids may pass into the intestines, resulting in watery diarrhea. This formula is traditionally used to strengthen Spleen Yang and support healthy digestive function.
Warm the Digestive System*
Cold accumulation within the digestive tract may impair normal digestion and fluid metabolism. This formula is traditionally used to gently warm the digestive system, helping restore healthy digestive activity and improve the body's ability to process food efficiently.
Support Kidney Yang and Internal Vitality*
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Kidneys provide the body's foundational warming energy. When Kidney Yang becomes deficient, chronic watery diarrhea, weakness, and frequent bowel movements may occur. This formula is traditionally used to support Kidney Yang and promote long-term digestive resilience.
Promote Healthy Fluid Metabolism*
Healthy digestion depends on the body's ability to properly absorb, transform, and distribute fluids. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy fluid metabolism, helping reduce excessive moisture and promote normal bowel function.
Support Comfortable Digestion After Meals*
Individuals experiencing digestive Cold may notice discomfort, fatigue, or loose stools after eating. This formula is traditionally used to support comfortable digestion, improve nutrient utilization, and encourage healthy digestive function following meals.
Help Maintain Healthy Energy and Vitality*
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, prolonged digestive weakness may reduce the body's ability to produce Qi from food. This formula is traditionally used to support healthy energy levels, vitality, and overall wellness by strengthening digestive function.
Support Long-Term Digestive Balance*
Rather than temporarily masking symptoms, Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are designed to support the body's natural ability to restore internal balance. This formula is traditionally used to strengthen digestive function, improve stool quality, and promote long-term gastrointestinal wellness.
Encourage Healthy Nutrient Absorption*
Healthy digestion is essential for proper nutrient absorption. By supporting Spleen and Kidney function according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this formula is traditionally used to promote efficient digestion and help the body make better use of nutrients from food.
Support Recovery from Chronic Digestive Weakness*
Long-standing digestive weakness may gradually improve as internal balance is restored. This formula is traditionally used to support digestive resilience, strengthen constitutional health, and promote normal bowel function over time.
Individual results may vary. Improvement occurs gradually as internal balance is restored.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Common Signs Your Pet May Need Support for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)
This formula is most appropriate for Traditional Chinese Medicine patterns associated with Spleen Yang Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency, and Damp-Cold accumulation affecting digestive function. Every pet is unique, and symptoms may vary. Common signs include:
Frequent Watery Diarrhea
Liquid stool with little or no solid formation that occurs repeatedly throughout the day. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this pattern is commonly associated with weakened digestive Yang and impaired fluid transformation.
Chronic Loose Stool
Loose or watery stools that persist for weeks or months rather than resolving quickly. Chronic digestive weakness may indicate an underlying deficiency affecting the body's ability to properly digest and absorb food.
Diarrhea During the Day and Night
Frequent bowel movements that occur both during the day and overnight may suggest deeper digestive weakness involving both the Spleen and Kidney systems according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Undigested Food in the Stool
Food particles that remain visible in the stool may indicate inefficient digestion and poor transformation of nutrients. This pattern is traditionally associated with weakened Spleen Yang.
Poor Appetite
Pets may show reduced interest in food, eat smaller meals than usual, or leave food unfinished due to weakened digestive function.
Fatigue and Low Energy
Digestive weakness may reduce the body's ability to generate Qi from food. Pets may appear tired, less playful, sleep more than usual, or have reduced stamina.
Weakness After Eating
Some pets may become sluggish, uncomfortable, or less active following meals because digestion requires more energy than their weakened digestive system can provide.
Cold Ears, Paws, or Body
Pets with digestive Cold may frequently have cool ears, cold paws, or seek warm resting places. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, this commonly reflects Yang Deficiency.
Shivering or Preference for Warmth
Some pets may shiver easily, dislike cold weather, avoid cold flooring, or actively seek warm bedding and sunny areas.
Dehydration Associated with Chronic Diarrhea
Persistent watery diarrhea may contribute to dry gums or nose, reduced vitality, and signs of dehydration resulting from ongoing fluid loss.
Chronic Colitis and Digestive Sensitivity
Recurring digestive irritation, frequent bowel movements, and long-term intestinal sensitivity may reflect chronic weakness of the digestive system according to Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Frequent Urgent Defecation
Pets may need to eliminate frequently, sometimes with urgency, because weakened digestion is unable to properly regulate fluid movement through the intestines.
Weight Loss or Poor Body Condition
Chronic digestive weakness may gradually affect nutrient absorption, making it more difficult to maintain healthy body weight and muscle condition over time.
Poor Recovery After Digestive Upset
Some pets recover slowly following episodes of digestive upset and may continue experiencing loose stools or weakened digestion long after the initial episode has resolved.
Overall Digestive Weakness
Long-term watery diarrhea, poor appetite, low energy, weakness, and sensitivity to cold often occur together as part of a broader pattern of Spleen and Kidney Yang Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Pets experiencing more chronic, recurring, or long-standing digestive weakness may benefit from combining this formula with additional Traditional Chinese herbal support to strengthen digestive function, restore internal balance, and promote long-term gastrointestinal wellness.
Diet and Prevention for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)
Supporting Healthy Digestion According to Traditional Chinese Medicine
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine, healthy digestion depends on strong Spleen Qi and Kidney Yang. When these systems become weakened, excess Cold and Dampness may accumulate in the digestive tract, leading to watery diarrhea, poor nutrient absorption, fatigue, and frequent bowel movements. Proper nutrition, regular feeding habits, and warm, easily digested foods help strengthen digestive function and promote long-term gastrointestinal wellness.
For Best Results
- Feed meals at consistent times each day to support healthy digestion.
- Prioritize warm, freshly cooked meals over raw, refrigerated, or frozen foods.
- Avoid sudden diet changes and introduce new foods gradually.
- Provide clean, fresh water at all times to maintain hydration.
- Bone broth may be added to meals to support hydration and encourage eating.
- Avoid feeding immediately before vigorous exercise.
- Feed smaller, more frequent meals if your pet has a sensitive stomach.
- Monitor stool consistency and adjust diet gradually as digestive function improves.
Dietary Recommendations
Cooked Vegetables (20%)
Carrots or pumpkin provide gentle fiber that helps support normal stool consistency and digestive health.
White Rice (10%)
A highly digestible source of carbohydrates that is gentle on the stomach and helps support normal bowel function.
Boiled Chicken or Lean Pork (70%)
Neutral proteins traditionally recommended to nourish the body while remaining easy to digest during digestive recovery.
Foods and Feeding Practices to Limit
- Cold, raw, or refrigerated foods
- Excessively fatty or greasy foods
- Rich treats and table scraps
- Large meals that may overwhelm digestion
- Frequent diet changes
- Dairy products, especially for pets with sensitive digestion
Daily Portion Guidelines
Dogs
Small Dogs (<20 lbs):
½–1 cup (approximately 200–350 g / 0.4–0.8 lbs) per day
Medium Dogs (20–50 lbs):
1½–2½ cups (approximately 400–750 g / 0.8–1.6 lbs) per day
Large Dogs (>50 lbs):
3–4½ cups (approximately 800–1500 g / 1.7–3.3 lbs) per day
Cats
Small Cats (<5 lbs):
¼–½ cup (approximately 50–125 g / 0.1–0.3 lbs) per day
Medium Cats (5–10 lbs):
½–¾ cup (approximately 100–250 g / 0.2–0.6 lbs) per day
Large Cats (>10 lbs):
¾–1 cup (approximately 150–300 g / 0.3–0.7 lbs) per day
Ongoing Digestive Support
Mix Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) into your pet's food as directed to help support healthy digestion, strengthen Spleen function, and promote firmer stools. Once stool consistency has returned to normal, transition to Pet Formula for Firm Well-Formed Stools for continued digestive maintenance and long-term gastrointestinal support.
Consistent nutrition, proper hydration, regular feeding schedules, and digestive support are important foundations for maintaining healthy digestion, nutrient absorption, normal stool consistency, and overall wellness.
Key Ingredients in Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)
Traditional Chinese Herbs for Digestive Support
Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) contains a carefully selected combination of traditional Chinese herbs that work together to strengthen Spleen Qi, warm the digestive system, reduce excess Dampness, and promote healthy stool formation.
Atractylodes (Bai Zhu)
Traditionally used to strengthen Spleen Qi, improve digestion, support nutrient absorption, and help reduce chronic loose stools associated with digestive weakness.
Poria (Fu Ling)
Traditionally used to drain Dampness, support healthy fluid metabolism, strengthen the digestive system, and promote gastrointestinal balance.
Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen)
Traditionally used to tonify Spleen and Lung Qi, improve energy, strengthen digestion, support nutrient absorption, and promote overall vitality during digestive recovery.
Nutmeg (Rou Dou Kou)
Traditionally used to warm the digestive tract, help bind the intestines, reduce chronic diarrhea, and strengthen digestive function.
Magnolia Vine Fruit (Wu Wei Zi)
Traditionally used to help preserve body fluids, support intestinal function, strengthen Qi, and reduce excessive fluid loss through chronic diarrhea.
Psoralen (Bu Gu Zhi)
Traditionally used to warm Kidney Yang and Spleen Yang, strengthen digestive function, and support chronic digestive weakness associated with Cold patterns.
Together, These Herbs Traditionally Support
- Healthy digestion and gastrointestinal function*
- Firmer, well-formed stools*
- Normal nutrient absorption*
- Healthy Spleen Qi and Kidney Yang*
- Reduction of excess Dampness and internal Cold*
- Long-term digestive balance and overall vitality*
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
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Serving Size Serving Per Container Amount Per Serving |
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Herbal Blend: Atractylodes Poria Codonopsis Root Nutmeg Magnolia vine fruit Psoralen |
| Other ingredients in Pills: Pure honey to aid digestion and absorption |
How to Use Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)
Usage
For dogs and cats, administer the recommended amount based on your pet's weight, or as directed by your veterinarian or qualified animal health practitioner. The pills may be given directly by mouth or mixed into food.
Digestive recovery is influenced by diet, hydration, stress, environmental changes, and your pet's overall health. Improvements in stool consistency and digestive comfort may develop gradually over several days to weeks of consistent use.
For best results, administer consistently as directed. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are commonly used as part of a comprehensive digestive wellness program to help restore balance and maintain long-term gastrointestinal health.
Dosages in Powder Form:
- Small Dogs (<20 lbs): ¼ - ½ spoon, 2 times a day
- Medium Dogs (20–50 lbs): 1 spoon, 2 times a day
- Large Dogs (>50 lbs): 1 and ½ spoons, 2 times a day
Dosages in Pill Form:
- Small Dogs (<20 lbs): 3 - 5 pills.
- Medium Dogs (20–50 lbs): 5 - 10 pills.
- Large Dogs (>50 lbs): 10 - 20 pills.
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Dosages in Powder Form:
- Small Cats (<5 lbs): A very small pinch, 2 times a day
- Medium Cats (5–10 lbs): ⅙ spoon, 2 times a day
- Large Cats (>10 lbs): ¼ spoon, 2 times a day
Dosages in Pill Form:
- Small Cats (<5 lbs): 1 pill
- Medium Cats (5 – 10 lbs): 1 - 2 pills.
- Large Cats (>10 lbs): 2 - 3 pills.
A Proven, Research-Backed Pet Digestive Support Formula for Watery Diarrhea (cold type)
Modern research on traditional herbs commonly used in digestive support formulas, particularly Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), Poria (Fu Ling), Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen), Nutmeg (Rou Dou Kou), Magnolia Vine Fruit (Wu Wei Zi), and Psoralen (Bu Gu Zhi), has explored their roles in supporting healthy digestion, intestinal barrier function, gastrointestinal motility, and nutrient absorption. Studies have investigated how these traditional herbs help maintain normal digestive function, support the balance of the intestinal environment, and promote healthy fluid metabolism.
Research published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology has examined the traditional digestive-supporting properties of Atractylodes and Poria, including their roles in supporting gastrointestinal health and maintaining digestive balance. Additional studies published in Frontiers in Pharmacology have investigated Codonopsis Root and its potential to support intestinal barrier integrity, digestive function, and immune regulation within the gastrointestinal tract. Research on Nutmeg and Magnolia Vine Fruit has also explored their antioxidant activity, gastrointestinal protective properties, and traditional applications for supporting normal bowel function.
From a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective, healthy digestion depends on strong Spleen Qi and Kidney Yang. When these systems become weakened, Cold and Dampness may accumulate within the digestive tract, leading to watery stools, frequent diarrhea, poor nutrient absorption, fatigue, and reduced digestive resilience. Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are designed to strengthen the Spleen, warm the digestive system, regulate fluid metabolism, and help restore normal stool consistency while supporting long-term digestive wellness.
Research References
Atractylodes macrocephala: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874120307365
Codonopsis pilosula: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacology (Frontiers in Pharmacology)
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2020.00001/full
Poria cocos: Traditional Uses, Phytochemistry and Pharmacological Activities (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874119315318
Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans): Pharmacological Activities and Traditional Uses (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874117302965
Schisandra chinensis (Magnolia Vine Fruit): Pharmacological Effects and Traditional Applications (Journal of Ethnopharmacology)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0378874113007035
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) used for?
Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) is traditionally used in Chinese herbal practice to support healthy digestion and normal bowel function in dogs and cats experiencing watery diarrhea associated with Cold and Spleen Qi deficiency patterns. It is commonly used for pets with liquid stools, frequent diarrhea, poor nutrient absorption, digestive weakness, cold-sensitive digestion, and recurring loose stools.
How does Traditional Chinese Medicine view watery diarrhea in pets?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), watery diarrhea is often associated with Spleen Qi Deficiency, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Cold invading the digestive system, or the accumulation of Dampness. When the digestive system lacks warmth and energy, food and fluids are not properly transformed, leading to watery stools, frequent bowel movements, poor appetite, and digestive weakness.
What is Spleen Qi Deficiency in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Spleen Qi Deficiency is a common digestive pattern in TCM where the body's ability to digest food, absorb nutrients, and regulate fluids becomes weakened. Common signs may include watery diarrhea, loose stools, poor appetite, weight loss, bloating, fatigue, low energy, and chronic digestive sensitivity.
Who may benefit from Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)?
Dogs and cats experiencing watery diarrhea, liquid stools, chronic loose stools, cold-sensitive digestion, poor appetite, digestive weakness, frequent bowel movements, or recurring digestive upset associated with Cold patterns may benefit from this formula as part of their digestive wellness routine.
Can this formula help support pets with chronic watery diarrhea?
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas have long been used to support normal digestive function and healthy stool consistency. Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) is commonly chosen for pets experiencing recurring watery diarrhea, digestive weakness, and poor fluid regulation according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
Can this formula be used for frequent diarrhea?
Yes. This formula is commonly selected for dogs and cats that experience frequent diarrhea, repeated loose bowel movements, liquid stools, or digestive instability associated with weakened digestive function and Cold-Damp patterns in Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Can this formula be used after digestive upset?
Many pet owners choose this formula following digestive disturbances when their pet continues to experience watery stools or weakened digestion. Traditional Chinese Medicine emphasizes restoring digestive balance rather than simply managing stool consistency.
Why is healthy digestion important for pets?
Healthy digestion allows pets to properly digest food, absorb nutrients, regulate fluids, and maintain energy levels. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, strengthening digestive function helps support healthy stool formation, immune health, vitality, and long-term gastrointestinal wellness.
Can chronic watery diarrhea affect my pet's overall health?
Yes. Persistent watery diarrhea may reduce nutrient absorption, contribute to dehydration, weaken digestive function, lower energy levels, and affect overall vitality. Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on strengthening the digestive system to promote long-term digestive balance and healthy bowel function.
What types of digestive problems are commonly associated with Cold-type diarrhea?
Cold-type digestive patterns are commonly associated with watery diarrhea, liquid stools, undigested food in the stool, frequent bowel movements, poor appetite, abdominal discomfort relieved by warmth, cold sensitivity, fatigue, and chronic digestive weakness.
How long should my pet take Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)?
Every pet is different. Recovery depends on factors such as the severity of digestive imbalance, age, diet, overall health, and consistency of use. Some pets improve during short-term digestive support, while others benefit from continued use to strengthen digestive function and maintain healthy stools.
Can I combine Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) with other Silkie Herbs pet formulas?
Many Silkie Herbs pet formulas are designed to complement one another. Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) is often combined with Pet Spleen Support, Pet Kidney Yin, Pet Kidney Yang, Pet Immune Support, Pet Allergy & Skin Problems, Pet Urinary Support, Pet Parasite Cleanse, and other formulas depending on your pet's individual digestive pattern and wellness goals.
When is the best time to give Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)?
This formula may be given according to the directions on the label or your practitioner's recommendation. Many pet owners administer it consistently throughout the digestive recovery period to support healthy digestion, fluid metabolism, and normal stool formation.
What herbs are included in Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type)?
Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) contains a carefully selected blend of Atractylodes (Bai Zhu), Poria (Fu Ling), Codonopsis Root (Dang Shen), Nutmeg (Rou Dou Kou), Magnolia Vine Fruit (Wu Wei Zi), and Psoralen (Bu Gu Zhi). These herbs have traditionally been used in Chinese herbal practice to strengthen the Spleen, warm the digestive system, regulate fluid metabolism, support healthy bowel function, and promote normal stool consistency in dogs and cats.
Is this formula available in both honey pills and powder?
Yes. Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) is available as traditional honey-bound herbal pills as well as an easy-to-administer herbal powder. Both forms contain the same carefully selected herbal blend, allowing pet owners to choose the option that best suits their pet's preferences and feeding routine.
Can this formula be used year-round?
Many pets use this formula during periods of digestive imbalance, while others with chronic digestive weakness or recurring watery diarrhea may benefit from longer-term digestive support as recommended by their practitioner.
What makes Silkie Herbs Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) different?
Silkie Herbs pet formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice. Every formula follows classical Traditional Chinese Medicine principles and uses carefully selected medicinal herbs. Our honey-bound pills are traditionally prepared using pure honey as the natural binding agent, while our herbal powders contain only pure herbal ingredients without unnecessary fillers, artificial flavors, preservatives, or synthetic additives. Every batch is manufactured in the United States and undergoes rigorous quality testing to support purity, consistency, and authenticity.
Why does Traditional Chinese Medicine focus on the Spleen for digestive health?
Traditional Chinese Medicine considers the Spleen the primary organ responsible for digestion, nutrient absorption, and fluid metabolism. When Spleen function becomes weakened, food and fluids cannot be transformed efficiently, resulting in loose stools, watery diarrhea, fatigue, poor appetite, and digestive imbalance.
What is Cold-Dampness in Traditional Chinese Medicine?
Cold-Dampness refers to the accumulation of excess Cold and Damp within the digestive system. This pattern commonly presents with watery diarrhea, abdominal discomfort that improves with warmth, poor appetite, excessive intestinal fluids, low energy, and digestive sluggishness.
Can Pet Formula for Watery Diarrhea (Cold Type) be given daily?
Many pet owners choose to give this formula daily during periods of digestive recovery. Consistent use is often preferred when supporting digestive function, healthy fluid metabolism, normal bowel movements, and long-term gastrointestinal balance according to Traditional Chinese Medicine principles.
What foods help support healthy digestion in pets?
Traditional Chinese Medicine generally recommends feeding warm, freshly prepared, easily digested meals during digestive recovery. Avoiding excessive raw, cold, greasy, or difficult-to-digest foods may help support healthy digestion, improve nutrient absorption, and promote firmer stool consistency.
Why are Silkie Herbs pet formulas available as honey-bound pills and herbal powders?
Silkie Herbs offers both traditional honey-bound herbal pills and herbal powders to accommodate different pets and feeding preferences. The honey-bound pills use pure honey as the only natural binding agent without artificial binders or fillers, while the herbal powders contain only pure blended herbs for flexible administration with food.
Are Silkie Herbs pet formulas third-party tested?
Yes. Silkie Herbs performs testing throughout the production process, from raw herb verification to finished product testing. This includes screening for identity, purity, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants to help ensure quality, consistency, and safety.
Where are Silkie Herbs pet formulas made?
Silkie Herbs pet formulas are blended, manufactured, and packaged in the United States under strict quality standards while following traditional Chinese herbal principles and preparation methods.
What makes traditional Chinese herbal formulas different from single-herb supplements?
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas combine multiple herbs that work together according to classical TCM principles. Rather than relying on one ingredient, each herb performs a specific function within the formula to help restore digestive balance, support healthy bowel function, strengthen the Spleen, and promote overall wellness.
Why does Silkie Herbs use traditional herbal preparation methods?
Many herbs are traditionally processed using methods known as Pao Zhi (炮製), which may include roasting, steaming, honey-frying, wine-frying, fermenting, or aging. These preparation methods have been used for centuries in Traditional Chinese Medicine to refine the properties of herbs and support their traditional digestive functions in both humans and animals.
Why Silkie Herbs
Silkie formulas are rooted in five generations of traditional herbal practice—not trend-based supplement marketing.
- 5th-Generation Herbalist Family Tradition
- Traditional Chinese Herbal Formulas
- Traditional Honey-Bound Herbal Pills
- No Capsules
- No Compressed Tablets
- No Artificial Binders or Fillers
- No Lubricants or Flow Agents
- Made in the USA
- Third-Party Tested
- Carefully Selected Medicinal Herbs
- Traditional Herb Preparation Methods (Pao Zhi)
- Classical Formula Design
Silkie Herbs formulas are rooted in five generations of Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal practice. Rather than following supplement trends, our formulas are based on traditional herbal principles passed down through generations and refined through decades of practical experience.
Unlike most modern supplements, Silkie Herbs uses traditional honey-bound herbal pills instead of capsules or compressed tablets. We do not use capsule shells, artificial fillers, synthetic binders, lubricants, flow agents, chemical coatings, or wax. Pure honey is used as the only binding agent to form the finely ground herbs into small traditional pills.
Modern research has examined honey’s naturally low water activity, acidity, and antimicrobial characteristics. In Silkie formulas, honey is used primarily as a traditional binding agent, while the quality and purity of every finished formula are verified through third-party testing.
Every formula is manufactured in the United States using carefully selected medicinal herbs and traditional preparation methods. Each batch undergoes third-party testing for identity, purity, heavy metals, pesticides, and microbial contaminants to help ensure quality and consistency.
True healing takes time. Silkie formulas honor the body’s natural ability to restore balance—the way herbal medicine has always been practiced.
100% Pure all natural herbs, blended, made, and packaged in the USA
Keep out of reach of children. Use only as directed and do not exceed the recommended amount.
Traditional Chinese herbal formulas are selected according to the individual’s constitution and complete TCM pattern. Consult a professional TCM practitioner for individualized guidance.
If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medications, preparing for surgery, or have a medical condition, have the complete combination reviewed before use.
Discontinue use if discomfort, irritation, or an unexpected reaction occurs.
Ingredients
Atractylodes
Atractylodes (Bai Zhu or Cang Zhu) strengthens the spleen and stomach, aiding digestion and alleviating issues like bloating or diarrhea. It dries dampness, making it useful for conditions like lethargy or swelling. Additionally, it boosts energy (Qi) and immune function.
Ingredients
Atractylodes
Atractylodes (Bai Zhu or Cang Zhu) strengthens the spleen and stomach, aiding digestion and alleviating issues like bloating or diarrhea. It dries dampness, making it useful for conditions like lethargy or swelling. Additionally, it boosts energy (Qi) and immune function.
Magnolia Vine Fruit
Magnolia Vine Fruit (Schisandra, Wu Wei Zi) stabilizes and binds, preventing fluid loss from diarrhea, coughs, or night sweats. It supports liver and kidney health while boosting resilience to stress. This herb is both detoxifying and adaptogenic.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg (Rou Dou Kou) warms the stomach and spleen, treating chronic diarrhea and cold-related abdominal pain. Its astringent properties help bind the intestines to stop excessive bowel movements.
Psoralen
Psoralen (Bu Gu Zhi) warms the kidneys and strengthens bones and joints, addressing arthritis or weakness. It also supports digestion by tonifying the spleen, helping with cold-related diarrhea. Additionally, it has benefits for certain skin conditions.
honey is the only binding agent
no artificial fillers or ingredients
herbs harvested at the height of potency
100% Natural
Our herbal supplements are made with natural honey as the binder. Honey can support the lungs, intestine, spleen, and stomach; It works as a natural preservative with antibacterial and healing properties. Unlike other herbal supplement companies that use starch, magnesium, and other chemical substances as binders for their supplements, we only use 100% honey. We also avoid using vegetable capsules because they require chemical components to form the capsule shape.
Peak Harvest Herbs
The herbs in our herbal pill blends are harvested at the height of their potency and they are substantially more expensive than less potent herbs that were harvested in the pre-or post-season, but in our view, there is no substitute for premium quality.
5 Generations
Over five generations we have collected, tested and refined Chinese herbal formulas that themselves draw from 3000 years of experience of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Traditional Chinese Medicine is a profound pathway to create the life you were born to live. It's a timeless bridge that can initiate and support change and growth in any and every life dimension: physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual.
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Here's my story.
If you feel skeptical or unsure of Chinese herbal remedies, I could hardly blame you. I wasn't a believer either until my daughter grew very sick and my father (the 4th generation herbalist) helped her get better with herbs.
I was born into a family of herbalists. My father, my grandfather, my great-grandfather, great-great grandfather were all herbalists. I represent the 5th generation in this long lineage dating back to Imperial China.
When I was three or four years old, I started to learn herbal songs and how to identify herbs. As I got older, I was taught how to process the herbs while working in my dad’s clinic in Vietnam. After we immigrated to the United States, my dad asked me if I wanted to pursue a career in TCM as an herbalist or acupuncturist. I said, “No, just leave me alone, Dad. I will find something I enjoy doing for work.” So, he left me alone to find my own way.
I wanted nothing to do with herbal medicine until I gave birth to my second daughter, Catherine, who was born with severe gastric reflux. When Catherine was 10 days old, I had to take her to the ER for IV injections into her little hand because she couldn’t keep milk down. Besides vomiting, she also was having diarrhea. Catherine was losing nutrition from both ends, so her tiny body was shrinking. At that time my dad warned me, “She needs to be treated with herbal medicine, otherwise she will have seizures later on.” I didn’t fully understand what my dad was talking about, so I ignored him.
My daughter got so ill that she could only take half an ounce of milk per hour. Before feeding her, I would use a syringe and shoot Zantac into her mouth to lessen the vomiting. As time passed, she needed milk more often, and consequently more Zantac. By the time Catherine was 8 months old, she needed to be fed and medicated 11 times a day.
I could hardly sleep, eat, shower or rest. Even at night, I had to drape my daughter over my shoulder for her to sleep. If I put Catherine down, she would vomit. I barely had time to squeeze in a 5-minute shower once or twice a week for myself. I was exhausted, but what could I do? I had to care for my daughter and do my best to survive each day with the hope that she would get better or at the very least her condition would not worsen.
Catherine had to wear a turtleneck with two sweaters along with a baby cap and scarf to be outside during the heat of summer, even when temperatures were 100 plus degrees. If I didn’t cover her up, she would have a runny nose, cough, and non stop vomiting. How will she be able to go to school or anywhere with air conditioning?
One day we went to a Vietnamese pho restaurant. After I set Catherine down into the high-chair, I turned around and adjusted my chair. Then I heard a woman’s shout, “Look at her!” I looked in the direction she pointed. It was Catherine…her eyes rolled up and her entire body stiff and shaking with fluid coming out of her mouth. Someone said, “Squeeze some lemon into her mouth.” I did it without hesitating and Catherine’s body relaxed.
We rushed her to the ER. For 3 days she was in the NICU where they monitored her brain. The doctors told me I was lucky because my daughter’s seizure didn’t last for more than 3 minutes which would have damaged her brain. After that I always carried a piece of lemon because I had no idea when my baby girl might have another seizure.
The seizures started to come weekly, so the doctor prescribed anti-seizure medication. Catherine wasn’t even 1 year of age, and already she was taking Zantac 11 times plus anti-seizure medicine 3 times a day. It was nearly impossible to administer the anti-seizure medicine because whenever I took out the syringe, she would cry and start vomiting.
I took Catherine to see a specialist at CHOC. I asked, “Doctor, have you ever seen any infant with this condition get well?” The doctor replied, “It depends. Some will grow out of it, but some don’t. If they don’t, then they will have to take medication for the rest of their life.”
“What do you mean by grow out of it?” The doctor explained that Catherine might get better by herself as she got older.
My mind was racing. “All this time the prescribed medication has not been treating her stomach?” The doctor said, “No, it only helps to guide the food down, so she won’t vomit it back up. That’s why you have to give it to her before the feeding.”
“Well, what if she doesn’t grow out of it?” In that case, Catherine will be dependent upon medication for the rest of her life. The doctor further informed me that she too was born with gastro reflux and is still taking medicine for the condition.
Her statement was like lightning in my brain. If the doctor can’t even treat herself for gastro reflux, how can she help my daughter? Seeing the futility of my path, I turned to my dad for help.
My dad advised me to stop all western drugs and to give her an herbal prescription 3 times a day. Administering medicine 3 times instead of 14 times a day to Catherine was a godsend to me. Even though it sounded too good to be true, I figured that I could still give Zantac to Catherine if she didn’t get better or continued to vomit.
After one month of herbs 3 times a day, Catherine vomited less and less. To test Catherine, I let her cry to see if she would vomit. She didn’t, so I knew she was getting better. After another month of herbal medicine, Catherine was able to wear less clothing without getting a runny nose, coughing, or vomiting. After 3 months of herbal formulas, she stopped having episodes of gastro reflux and seizure. Catherine will enjoy a normal, healthy life.
Because of Catherine’s dramatic recovery, I was sold on Chinese medicine and asked my dad to treat me. I fainted very easily, especially during the winter. After a few months of herbal formulas, I have never fainted again.
I started to have time to think and tried to understand why a piece of lemon helps to relax the muscles and stop a seizure. Lemon is a common citrus, yet it has magical powers that we don’t understand and underestimate. I wanted to learn more and find answers, so I decided to go to China which has a long history of herbal medicine. I went to TCM schools in China and Hong Kong and worked in the TCM hospitals to learn from the best herbal doctors in the world.
When I was there, I knew one day I would want to become an herbalist, but how can I get a steady supply of high-quality herbs. My dad and I backpacked across China and visited many farmlands. We interviewed farmers to grow herbs for us. Our products are used with the highest quality herbs that have been harvested at the height of their potency. They are substantially more expensive than less potent herbs that were harvested in the pre- or post-season.
After I came back to the United State, I worked with my dad and learned from his experiences and studied the formulas that our ancestors passed down. What I have been through helped me to understand the importance of health. Without health, don’t even talk about career, beauty, education, freedom, etc. I now have worked with many families who have suffered as I have. Their endearing appreciation drives me to work harder.
Our namesake "Silkie" is a Chinese breed of chicken that is well known for its calm and friendly temperament. They are gentle and caring and make wonderful mothers. A Silkie loves nothing more than brooding a cluster of eggs, whether they are hers or not, even if they are "duck eggs". We share the same outlook and care for our clients the same way we care for our own family.