{"product_id":"dm-formula","title":"DM Formula","description":"\u003cp\u003eGold Standard Herbs DM Formula\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module product-details__subtitle\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module__content\"\u003eA two-thousand-year-old formula adapted using cutting edge research to support the dog with degenerative myelopathy.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module__content\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details-module__content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDegenerative myelopathy (DM) is a frustrating and heartbreaking condition for which modern medicine has no cure. Most veterinarians typically have nothing to offer. Even the help of trained rehabilitation therapists may not be enough to stop the heartbreaking progression to complete paralysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if that decline could be halted? What if we could even turn back the clock a little bit in DM dogs?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDM used to be described as ‘doggy MS’, but the disease is much more like the human disease known as ALS. Dogs with DM have a mutation in the gene that codes for the SOD-1 (superoxide dismutase) enzyme. Instead of acting as an antioxidant, the enzyme creates “excitotoxicity” by causing a build up of glutamate in the spinal cord. As in ALS, that build up is toxic to nerves, causing them to slowly die.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere’s no highly effective drug for ALS that we can borrow for the treatment of DM, but plenty of research has demonstrated the possible utility of plants for the condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLaboratory testing has shown that certain herbs can help decrease SOD in tissues and help protect neurons from dying from excess glutamate. We’ve integrated some of the most powerful of them into the DM Formula, which is an adaptation of the two-thousand-year-old formula known as Minor Bupleurum Combination (Xiao Chai Hu Tang).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf mutant SOD levels can be lowered and glutamate-induced injury mitigated, neurons in DM dogs that have not been fatally injured may return to some degree of normal function. Disease progression might be halted, and some animals may experience a return of strength and coordination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStabilization and improvement of DM dogs may be more likely if the patient is fed a real food diet that lowers the risk of oxidative stress and spinal cord inflammation. Improvement is also more likely if the patient is under the care of a rehabilitation therapist or physiotherapist. Specific treatments that may help include mobilization of the spine using massage and gentle chiropractic; the reduction of cord inflammation using anti-inflammatory acupuncture and laser treatments; and the reduction of oxidative stress using ozone therapy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSUMMARY OF BENEFITS:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe first product specifically formulated to help stabilize and reverse symptoms in dogs with degenerative myelopathy (DM)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan reverse symptoms in many animals that still have coordination and sensation in the hind limbs but are too weak to properly stand and walk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInhibits excitotoxicity from the mutated SOD-1 gene.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInhibits deep cord inflammation and oxidative stress. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for use with all other physical and pharmaceutical therapies used in DM. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maximum benefit, combine with real fresh foo diet and physical therapies like: Chiropractic, PEMF (Assissi loops), Laser therapy, Acupuncture. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maximum benefit, limit use of formulas that enhance hind limb circulation including Kidney and Blood tonics regardless of Vendor. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINGREDIENTS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBupleurum root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinseng root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRhubarb root and rhizome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGinger rhizome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePinellia rhizome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJujube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSalvia root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScutellaria root\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural flavouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDOSING:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDM Formula is an organically grown concentrated herbal extract in powdered form. DM Formula acts more quickly and completely if your pet is fed a real food meat- and vegetable-based diet, and if they receive physical therapies like chiropractic, acupuncture, massage, PEMF and laser therapy by a practitioner knowledgeable in the unique pathophysiology of DM.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo use, just fold the herbs into your pet's real food diet or shake them up with broth or water and pour them over top if using canned or kibble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a suggested starting dose, give twice daily as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to 15 pounds: 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15 to 40 pounds: 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e40 to 70 pounds: 1\/2 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e70 to 110 pounds: 3\/4 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver 110 pounds: 1 tsp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Gold Standard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55535631696191,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/0998\/1503\/files\/FullSizeRender_5df6fc8a-697a-411d-b077-3a3939b9323d.jpg?v=1789139504","url":"https:\/\/www.wildek9.ca\/products\/dm-formula","provider":"Wilde K9","version":"1.0","type":"link"}