Gold Standard Herbs DM Formula Herbal Powder for Dogs, 85 g, Degenerative Myelopathy Support

Gold Standard Herbs DM Formula is an 85 gram powdered herbal extract formulated to support dogs with degenerative myelopathy (DM).

• Organically grown, concentrated herbal extract — a powdered formula measured in teaspoons.
• Human-grade ingredients grown from seed in FDA-inspected and -registered facilities using GMP practices — clear sourcing and production details.
• Created in consultation with holistic veterinarian Dr. Steve Marsden — developed with veterinary input.
• Adapted from Minor Bupleurum Combination (Xiao Chai Hu Tang), a formula with a 2,000-year history — a traditional herbal foundation.
• Whole-herb extracts — selected for the synergy among ingredients, rather than focusing on only one or two herbs.

DM affects the nerves and can interfere with a dog's strength and coordination. This formula is made for guardians seeking herbal support for a dog with DM, alongside a care plan that may include rehabilitation. Its purpose is supportive: it is not presented as a cure, and individual outcomes are not guaranteed.

How is DM Formula intended to support dogs?

DM Formula is designed to support dogs with degenerative myelopathy through a herbal blend focused on SOD-1 and glutamate-related nerve injury. In DM, a mutation affects the gene that codes for the SOD-1 enzyme. Instead of functioning as an antioxidant, the enzyme can contribute to glutamate buildup in the spinal cord, which can injure nerves over time.

The formula's herbal rationale draws on laboratory testing in which certain herbs showed potential to reduce SOD in tissues and help protect neurons from excess glutamate. If nerve cells have not been fatally injured, the product's proposed mechanism may support some return of normal function. Stabilization or improvement in strength and coordination may occur in some animals; results are not assured.

• Targets the formulation rationale toward SOD levels and glutamate-related injury.
• Uses a traditional herbal formula as its starting point, adapted for dogs with DM.

How much powder should I give my dog?

The suggested starting amount is given twice daily and varies by the dog's weight. Measure each dose with a teaspoon:

• Up to 15 lb (6.8 kg): 1/8 tsp (about 0.6 mL).
• 15 to 40 lb (6.8 to 18.1 kg): 1/4 tsp (1.25 mL).
• 40 to 70 lb (18.1 to 31.8 kg): 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL).
• 70 to 110 lb (31.8 to 49.9 kg): 3/4 tsp (3.75 mL).
• Over 110 lb (49.9 kg): 1 tsp (5 mL).

If benefits are not seen, the dose may be doubled. The listed weight brackets are the guide for choosing a starting amount; the serving is a measured powder dose, not a fixed-size scoop. Keeping the twice-daily schedule makes it easier to follow the suggested routine consistently.

• Start with the amount assigned to your dog's weight range.
• Use the same weight-based guide when measuring each of the two daily doses.

What is in the formula, and how is it made?

DM Formula is a concentrated herbal extract in granular powder form. Its ingredients are described as human-grade and organically grown, with plants grown from seed in facilities that are FDA-inspected and -registered and use GMP practices. These details identify the ingredient grade, growing approach and manufacturing practices; they do not mean the formula is FDA-approved.

The blend was created in consultation with holistic veterinarian Dr. Steve Marsden and adapts Minor Bupleurum Combination, also known as Xiao Chai Hu Tang. Gold Standard Herbs uses whole-herb extracts because studies show synergy among formula ingredients may make blends more effective than selecting only one or two herbs. That is the stated formulation approach, rather than a claim that every dog will respond the same way.

• Format: 85 gram granular powder.
• Approach: concentrated whole-herb extracts in a traditional-formula adaptation.

Gold Standard Herbs DM Formula is intended for guardians supporting a dog with degenerative myelopathy who want a measured herbal powder to use within a broader care plan. A real-food diet may help lower oxidative stress and spinal cord inflammation, while rehabilitation or physiotherapy may also be part of supportive care. The formula is a concentrated herbal extract with weight-based, twice-daily serving guidance.

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