What are the methods for utilizing dog by-products?

1. Dog skin

After processing, dog skin has good cold-resistant and moisture-proof properties and a beautiful coat color. It can be made into vests, mattresses, etc., and is very effective for the waist aches and cold legs of elderly people and rheumatism patients.

2. Penis

The dried penis and testes of male dogs are pale yellow with red tendons. Those that are long, large, thick, and include the testes are considered best. They contain male hormones, protein, fat, etc. Their nature is very hot, and they can warm the kidneys, strengthen yang, and enrich essence. They can treat impotence, premature ejaculation, and other forms of reduced male function. Use 10g each time, decocted for oral administration.

3. Dog bezoar

Dog bezoar is a stone in the stomach of a diseased dog. It is white with a slight bluish tint, fine and smooth, and can be marked with a fingernail; those with layered striations on the cross-section are all considered good. Dog bezoar contains calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, magnesium phosphate, etc., and is a precious medicinal material that can be ranked alongside cow bezoar. Its nature and flavor are sweet and salty, neutral, and it can relieve depression and descend rebellious qi. It mainly treats dysphagia, nausea, and abdominal distension. For medicinal use, grind it into a fine powder and take 1-2g each time.

4. Dog bone

Dog bone has the effects of dispelling wind and removing dampness, promoting blood circulation, and relieving pain. It can treat rheumatic arthritis, rheumatic pain, weakness of the waist and legs, and numbness of the limbs, etc. Clinically, dog leg bones are often steeped in medicinal liquor for oral use; some make dog bones into injections and use them to treat the above conditions, and some also make dog bones into medicinal ointments. Even some small broken miscellaneous bones can be made into bone oil, bone glue, and bone meal.

5. Dog trotter

Dog trotters are rich in protein and collagen and have the functions of promoting lactation and smoothing the skin. Whether stewed plainly or braised, they have a special effect on women who have no milk after childbirth.