"Lifts the Qi" — a restorative Chinese herbal formula for dogs whose recurring infections come from immune deficiency, not immune excess.
Not every chronic dog problem is immune overdrive. Many dogs — especially those with belly, groin, or armpit inflammation that doesn't respond to Apoquel, Cytopoint, or Cessorex — actually have an underactive, exhausted immune system. Galvanex from Gold Standard Herbs is designed for exactly these cases: it supports physical and emotional strength, circulation, and immune function from the ground up.
Best for dogs with:
- Belly, groin, or armpit inflammation that won't resolve
- Recurring yeast infections (skin, ears, paws)
- Recurring bacterial or fungal infections
- Low energy, low resilience, slow to recover
- Cold-seeking dogs that bounce back slowly from illness
- Cases where Apoquel, Cytopoint, or Cessorex haven't worked
How to use:
Mix powder into food. Galvanex works best as a foundational tonic taken consistently over weeks to months. Often used as an alternative to Cessorex when the dog's pattern is deficiency rather than excess — Dr. Steve Marsden DVM teaches that getting this distinction right is one of the most important calls in holistic dog care.
To use, just fold the herbs into your pet's real food diet, mix them with a little butter, or shake them up with broth or water and pour them over top if using canned or kibble.
As a suggested starting dose, give twice daily as follows:
- Up to 15 pounds: 1/8 tsp
- 15 to 40 pounds: 1/4 tsp
- 40 to 70 pounds: 1/2 tsp
- 70 to 110 pounds: 3/4 tsp
- Over 110 pounds: 1 tsp
If benefits are not seen, the dose can be safely doubled.
Ingredients:
- Ginseng root
- Chinese Angelica root
- Astragalus root
- White Atractylodes rhizome
- Bupleurum root
- Citrus peel
- Licorice root
- Cimicifuga rhizome
What practitioners say:
Dr. Steve Marsden DVM specifically recommends Galvanex for dogs whose recurring infections and inflammation come from immune deficiency. These are often the cases that frustrate conventional treatment because every drug aimed at suppressing the immune system makes the dog worse, not better.
Pairs well with:
-
Cessorex — occasionally combined when the dog has mixed-pattern symptoms
- Real food diet + Lactobacillus/Bacteroides probiotic — essential foundation for Galvanex to work
This product is for educational purposes and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your veterinarian before starting Galvanex, particularly if your dog has been on long-term immunosuppressants.
