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Hyposthenuria
by Michelle1 - November 16, 2009
Hi Steve,
Seeing this 10 y.o S/F Min Pin as a second opinion. Her Sp Gr is running around 1.002, did an ACTH stim test and she was wnl, but her tongue is pink and shriveled, not red, wiry pulses, shivers, tacky mm's. Does this appear to be Kidney Yin Xu, and what herbs would you start her on? She has been minimally responsice to DDAVP in tablet form- NDI?
Thanks!!
Michelle
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by naturevet
November 17, 2009
Dilute urine is more consistent with Kidney Qi deficiency than Kidney Yang deficiency. It also creates thirst by failing to steam the Yin up to where it can cool the upper burner. It can lead to a wiry pulse, and is a consideration if the animal is chilly or neutral.

Rehmannia Eight should be safe and helpful if this is what is going on.

Steve
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