The Five Element Theory

Reading the Chart

For example, in spring when energy is in the Liver and Gallbladder, pulled muscles or injured tendons are common. The expression of the Liver is in the eyes, and often a blue/green discharge is seen in the corner of the eye. The nails also reflect the health of the organ system, and brittle, chipped or lined nails all indicate the liver is not functioning at full capacity. Sometime dogs can lose their nails altogether.

How to Use the Chart

The theory is a helpful way to help diagnose what is wrong with your dog. Once you have diagnosed the difficulty (often with your veterinarian's help), you can help your dog by using the foods listed under the organ system and adding it to your PHD diet. The amount added should be small, especially when dealing with grains. Be more generous with the meat listed for the season.

We have also added the name of the supplements that are most helpful to those organ systems. By using the supplements and rotating them through the year, you can prevent many of the common day-to-day illnesses that plague our dogs