Yunnan Baiyao is a drug that people often use in life. Strictly speaking , the drug is registered for use in humans only. However, as the time goes by, there are many more uses for this medicine. For instance, this white drug from Yunnan has been known to help speed up recovery for wounds and injuries in dogs as well. Today let’s discuss several topics you care about.
Can I Use Yunnan Baiyao for my injured Dog?
It depends. Yunnan Baiyao is generally used for dog bleeding. It is generally safe to use because veterinarians have been using it for many years to help dogs recover from injuries and wounds, as well as alleviate their pain along the way. You can use it orally, or you can use it topically on the wounds. However, you have to be careful to follow the general direction of use and not administer it carelessly to your dog.
In some cases, you have to consult the use of this medicine with your veterinarian first. Your vet should approve the use of this white drug before you can start giving it to your dog. Also, it is better if your vet can prescribe it to you, so that you can follow the right prescription to be used for your pet.
Unless you have been using this drug for your canine friend in the past, you should go to the nearest vet and consult about the use of Yunnan Baiyao for your pet. Once they have approved it, you can use it according to their prescription. But, if you have used it for your dog in the past, you can just give it to your dog again like you used to.
Yunnan Baiyao is very effective in treating injuries, wounds, and internal bleeding in your pets. It can be used both orally and topically, depending on the wounds that they have. If you want to use it topically, you can sprinkle the white powder from the capsule to the wounded areas. It can help your dog recover from it quickly.
However, what you need to pay attention is that topical application should only be used if you see external bleeding on your dog. If the wounds are internal, and there are no open cuts, wounds, or injuries on your dog, you should not use it topically because it won’t be effective. Just use it orally as usual to get the desired effects of alleviating his pain and speed up the wound recovery.
What is the effect of Yunnan Baiyao in dogs？
In dogs, herbal remedies like Yunnan baiyao are thought to extend the life of dogs with bleeding cancers because of its pro-coagulation properties. It is commonly used to help control internal bleeding associated with some cancers such as hemangiosarcoma of the liver, spleen or heart in dogs, or bleeding bladder tumors in dogs and cats. Veterinarians may use Yunnan Baiyao for dogs to:
- Stop acute bleeding
- Topical application to stop bleeding in wounds
- Tasten healing of open wounds
- Help control internal bleeding associated with certain cancers including hemangiosarcoma of the liver, spleen or heart in dogs.
- Control internal bleed of bladder tumors in dogs
- Relieve swelling by clearing away toxic materials
- Alleviate pain by promoting circulation
- Accelerate healing of bruises, sprains, fractures,skin and muscle wounds, penetrating wounds, abdominal enlargement due to internal bleeding, and gastrointestinal, postpartum, and brain bleeds.
How much Yunnan Baiyao can I give my dog?
While Yunnan Baiyao can be used for dogs and other pets, you should be careful in giving it to your canine friend. This is because some dogs might experience allergic reactions with the medicine, and it might end up making them feel worse than before. You need to follow the usage instruction in order to get the most benefit from this white drug. Use the capsule form( one box is 16 capsules x 0.25 grams each.) to make it easier for you to measure the use of it.
In general, this medicine will bring the same positive effects for your dog as it is when you use it for yourself. In dogs, guidelines commonly used in bleeding dogs:
Active internal bleeding – 1 capsule pet 15 – 20 pounds four times a day for 1 -2 days.
After active bleeding has stopped – 1 capsule pet 20-30 pounds two to three times a day for 3-7 days.
Maintenance dose recommended is 1 capsule per 30 – 50 pounds two to three times per day.
Other common recommendations in dogs include:
Dogs from 10 to 30 pounds, give 1 capsule by mouth two times a day.
Dogs 30 to 60 pounds, give 2 capsules two times a day.
Dogs over 60 pounds, give 2 capsules three times a day.
In cats, a common dose of 1/2- 1 capsule once daily is recommended. Some cat owners having success mixing Yunnan Bai Yao with fish-based cat food.
Just like when used for humans, dogs can also get the full benefits of Yunnan Baiyao if you apply it properly according to its usage direction. If your dog experiences pain because of severe wounds or injuries, you can simply use this medicine to alleviate his pain and heal the severe wounds or injuries that he has. Active bleeding can also be stopped when you use this medicine both orally and topically.
It usually helps to heal your dog in a few days after regular use, just like when you use it for yourself. Unless your dog is having an allergic reaction and experiencing certain side effects after consuming the white drug from Yunnan, you should continue the use of it until your dog is healed completely.
Does Yunnan Baiyao have side effects on dogs?
Though bad side effects are rare and most dogs will not have any problem using this traditional Chinese medicine, there are possible side effects that might be experienced by some dogs. For instance, your dog might experience stomach upset when you are giving this medicine to him, followed by vomiting and diarrhea. Usually, this is only temporary, we recommend administering Yunnan Bai Yao with food, reducing the frequency or dosage of administration, and the side effects usually get resolved. but if the condition persists, you should stop using this medicine for your dog.
If you have a female dog that is pregnant or lactating, it is not good to use this medicine for her. Also, if your dog has an allergic reaction to this drug, or have any hypersensitivity problem, then this drug might cause some side effects. Additionally, you can’t give this medicine every day to your dog if he has any kind of liver disease. For dogs with liver disease, you should use it every other day.
How long should a dog take Yunnan Baiyao?
Since Yunnan Baiyao is very effective to be used for the healing of wounds, injuries, and bleeding both for humans and pets, you will usually see results in just a few days. Upon regular application of this medicine to your dog, you might be able to see the good effects in just a few days. So, in most cases, this medicine is not to be used for long-term.
The general duration of use for this medicine, when it comes to pets like dogs and cats, is between 2-15 days. After the healing has been done, you shouldn’t continue using this medicine. Also, when your dog experiences any bad side effects or reactions, you should stop the use of this white drug for a while, if not completely. Consult your vet for further treatments.
Yunnan Baiyao is very effective to treat such types of injuries and wounds caused by internal or external wounds or injuries.. If your dog is sick because of other reasons, then you should use different treatments as suggested by your veterinarian.