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Healthcare Products Nutritional Supplements for Dogs

Joint Pain and Arthritic Relief:

Joint Aid for Dogs

Joint Aid 4 Dogs is the only joint-enhancing supplement with Oatinol, a natural, beneficial oat extract.

Joint Aid 4 Dogs is a tasty supplement that provides improved joint function along with a wealth of added health benefits, all in a simple-to-use, highly palatable form.

With the onset of age, a dog's ability to effectively metabolize glucosamine, chondroitin, curcumin, glutamine, and MSM becomes greatly diminished. Combining these ingredients with Oatinol enables dogs to gain the maximum benefit from the supplements.

Superior Benefits:
-Maintains flexibility of movement for senior, sport, and working dogs.
-Supports the repair of normal wear and tear to joints, cartilage, and synovial fluid.
-Provides the building blocks for natural replenishment of the joints' functional elements.
-Easy to use - sprinkle the tasty mini pellets directly onto a dog's regular food.

Why Oatinol?
-Dogs are better able to digest, absorb, and utilize the joint additives, thanks to Oatinol's naturally occurring polar lipids and galactolipid emulsifiers.
-Oatinol supplies an array of natural antioxidants to further benefit a dog's immune system.
-Because dogs love Oatinol's flavor, they are more likely to ingest ALL the joint additives, every time.

Guaranteed Analysis
Crude Protein ........................	12% (min)
Crude Fat ..............................	8% (min)
Crude Fiber ...........................	10% (max)
Moisture ................................	8% (max)
Chondroitin*...........................	2% (min)
Glucosamine*.........................	2% (min)
Glutamin*...............................	1% (min)
MSM*......................................	1% (min)
Curcumin*..............................	0.5% (min)
*Not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient profile.

Ingredients:
Oats, Beet Pulp and Molasses (Dried), Forage Products, Vegetable Oil, Yeast Extract, Chondroitin, Glucosamine, Vitamin C, Glutamine, MSM, Curcumin.

Daily Feeding Recommendations Add the following quantities to your dog's feed:
Small Dogs (under 30 lbs):	1/2 Spoon per day
Medium Dogs (30 - 60 lbs):	1 Spoon per day
Large Dogs (60 lbs and more):	2 Spoons per day

 

Syn-Flex Glucosamine Complex

Syn-Flex is in a high quality liquid formula. Liquid has a higher absorption rate than powdered product. With the pharmaceutical grade glucosamine and eleven other beneficial ingredients, pet owners are able to notice a significant improvement.

Syn-Flex doesn't just stop your dog or cat's pain, it stimulates the production of proteoglycan and glycosaminoglycan molecules which renew the supply of synovial fluid within the cartilage matrix of the diseased joint(s), rehabilitating the cartilage and allowing your pet to move without pain.

The high quality pharmaceutical grade liquid glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine HCL combine with twelve other ingredients in a formula designed to.

• Effectively treat and prevent arthritis and hip dysplasia
  
• Stop articular joint pain
  
• Restore joint health
  
• Stimulate the production of synovial fluid
  
• Rebuild and rehabilitates damaged cartilage
  
• Prevent future deterioration of cartilage
  
• Reduce inflammation
  
• Improve mobility
  

Why Syn-flex is Better

Glucosamine has been proven to effectively treat arthritis. However, most gluocsamine products on the market today come in capsule or pill form. This means that the glucosamine in these products is delivered in powdered form, which is not absorbed very well. Syn-flex, on the other hand uses pharmaceutical grade liquid glucosamine sulfate and glucosamine HCL for maximum bioavailability, and fastest relief.

Even better, Syn-Flex has no serious side effects unlike Rimadyl or Etogesic.

Syn-flex binds to damaged cartilage and boosts cartilage metabolism, facilitating repair processes. At the same time, it blocks the action of destructive enzymes that promote joint inflammation, break down the synovial fluid, and attacks the cartilage.

Syn-flex stimulates the synovial membrane to manufacture new synovial fluid to replace the thin, degraded fluid of joint disease. By doing so, Syn-flex helps lubricate, nourish and clean the cartilage.

Ingredients Per 1/4 oz. of Syn-flex

1250 mg Glucosamine HCL and Glucosamine Sulfate
25 mg Shark Cartilage (20% Chondroitin Sulfate)
8 mg Boswellin
3 mg Yucca Root
5 mg Manganese (as Manganese Ascorbate)
1 mg Bromelain
18 mg Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
5 mg Omega 3 Fatty Acid
1.67 mg Omega 6 Fatty Acid
80 IU Vitamin A
2 IU Vitamin E

Dosage:

Pet Weight	Dosage	Bottle will Last
0-10	1/32 oz	256
10-40	1/16 oz	128
40-100	1/8 oz	64
100+	1/4 oz	32

Yucca

Yucca Intensive is an outstanding, proven safe, all natural supplement. Yucca contains saponins, which are nature's most powerful anit-inflammatory agents. Our product is pure concentrated extract, not powdered waste product (the result of extraction process) as found in capsules or other popular bulk products. Extract contains over 85% bio-available saponins versus only 3% to 7% left in waste powder. Therefore, our product has the highest therapeutic steroidal benefits available! Reduces pain as well as bute and aspirin without gastric side-effects. For arthritis bone and joint problems, soft tissue swelling, digestive, bowel problems and colic. Tissue swelling reduces the blood flow through injured areas, toxins build up, irritation the liver and kidneys. Yucca cleanses these organs, promotes blood flow and tissue repair, while preventing further degeneration of injured tissues. Reduces the "itch" of allergies. May reduce inflammation in brain areas responsible for seizure activity. Used topically for wound and hot spot treatment.

Dosage: 1 drop per 10 pounds of body weight per day.

Lithe Tea

A nutritional herbal tea for dogs, to support healthy mobility, bone and joint function.

Adj. Flexible, Mobile, Nimble, Lissom.

The ingredients in Lithe help to support normal joint health, flexion and movement. A good quality diet is essential for the over all health of the whole body including the musculoskeletal system. Lithe Tea is intended as a supplement to a wholesome, natural diet – not an alternative to it.

Ingredients:

Alfalfa, white willow bark, yucca, ginger, red clover and boswellia.

No fillers or synthetic ingredients whatsoever. Lithe Tea contains absolutely no added salt, sugar, artificial preservatives, by-products, dairy or grain ingredients of any kind.

Please Note: Lithe should only be used under veterinary supervision and with caution, during pregnancy and nursing. Lithe is not generally recommended for use in cats.

What It Does

The ingredients in Lithe Tea help to support normal joint health, flexion and movement. A good quality diet is essential for the over all health of the whole body including the muscoloskeletal system. Lithe Tea is intended as a supplement to a wholesome, natural diet, not an alternative to it.

Guaranteed Analysis

Crude Protein	minimum	10.96%
Crude Fat	minimum	7.76%
Crude Fiber	maximum	13.30%
Moisture	maximum	9.13%

Feeding Guidelines

We recommend dividing the following daily amounts into two daily servings. Once steeped, Lithe Tea may be mixed directly with your dog's food.

Lithe Tea should only be used under veterinary supervision and with caution, during pregnancy and nursing. Lithe Tea is not generally recommended for use in cats.

Weight of dog	Amount per day
Up to 10 lbs	1/2 Teaspoon
Up to 30 lbs	1 Teaspoon
Up to 50 lbs	2 Teaspoons
Up to 70 lbs	2 1/4 Teaspoons
Up to 90 lbs	2 3/4 Teaspoons

To Make the Tea:

Use teaspoon handle to lever open the lid. Measure out the desired quantity of tea into a cup. Add about 1/2 cup boiling water (for 1/2 tsp to 2 tsp of tea) or 1 cup boiling water (up to 4 tsp of tea) and steep for 5 to 10 minutes. Bulk quantities may be made up and stored in the refrigerator up to 3 days if preferred.

Lithe Tea naturally contains some large, hard pieces of herb stem and root. This is completely normal and they will soften when the tea is made, but very hard pieces may be discarded if preferred.

Lithe Tea is made with 100% human food grade ingredients. It contains no animal feed grade ingredients and is made in an FDA Inspected Facility, but is intended for you pet to eat, not you!

MSM

Helps the body to improve joint stiffness and skin problems. This paired with Yucca Intensive or Glucosamine has been proven effective to reduce chronic pain and arthritic symptoms. Improves the elasticity of the skin and helps improve chronic skin conditions.

Contents: 99% pure MSM (Methyl Solfony Methane), Magnesium Sterate, Gelatin and Water.

Contains NO: preservatives, yeast, sugar, artificial flavors or colors, solvents or pesticides.

Dosage: Medium & Large Dogs: 2 to 4 capsules per day

Traumeel®
Homeopathic Anti-inflammatory Medicine

For the temporary relief of:

• Muscular Pain
  
• Joint Pain
  
• Sport Injuries
  
• Bruising
  

Traumeel® is a safe and effective doctor recommended medicine formulated with 14 active ingredients that work together to provide relief of minor aches and pains associated with sports injuries, joint pain, & bruises. With rare side effects, Traumeel® is a safe and versatile medication for all ages.

About Traumeel®

Physicians have been recommending Traumeel® for over 70 years as a safe, effective and prescription-free alternative to OTC NSAIDS (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Traumeel® has become, to millions of people worldwide, a trusted therapy for aches and pains and an essential addition to at-home healthcare.

Product Benefits

• Over 70 years of worldwide therapeutic use
  
• Safe and effective for the whole family
  
• Rare side effects
  

For Dogs:

All of the dosing information is for humans, but you can administer them just like any other pill ground up or diluted in water.

St. John's Wort

Used in traditional herbalism for centuries, recent scientific research has made St. John's Wort one of Europe's most popular herbal products. St.-John's Wort is effective in reducing pain brought on by injuries where the muscles, joints, or nerve endings have been bruised or crushed. Topically, a tincture, oil infusion, or salve can be applied to the affected areas. Internally, a tincture of the herb can be used in combination with skullcap.

 

Supplements

Healthy dogs on good quality diets should not, in theory, require any supplements. However, commercial foods and fresh foods can also lose significant nutritional value through cooking and storage. And there can be differences in how well dogs digest their food, how well they utilise the various nutrients it contains, and what their individual requirements are. Dogs that are in poor health or that have additional requirements such as old dogs, working dogs, very active dogs or growing dogs may benefit from the addition of various supplements in their diet. Supplements and other natural products need to be used appropriately.

Kelp

Kelp is a seaweed supplement and is rich source of minerals and trace elements, particularly organic iodine. It is a good supplement for all dogs because iodine is needed for the correct functioning of the thyroid gland, which in turn affects health, skin, coat and metabolism.

Dose

Small dogs 1/8-1/4 teaspoon daily

Medium dogs 1/4-1/2 teaspoon daily

Large dogs ½-1 teaspoon daily

Wheat Germ

Wheat Germ is an excellent source of thiamine and wheat barn is an excellent source of manganese. 

Brewer's Yeast

Debittered, dried brewer's yeast is an excellent supplement. As a powder, it's high in protein and a rich source of vitamin B. Yeast can help with skin disease, heart disorders, nervousness and low energy.

Dose

Small dogs 1/8-1/4 teaspoon daily

Medium dogs ¼-1/2 teaspoon daily

Large dogs ½-1 teaspoon daily

Caution: Some dogs are sensitive to yeast and can show skin reactions!

Alfalfa Powder

Alfalfa contains calcium, potassium, plus all known vitamins. The minerals are in a balanced form, which promotes absorption. These minerals are alkaline, but have a neutralizing effect on the intestinal tract. Alfalfa helps with arthritis pain.

Dose

Small dogs ¼ tsp daily

Medium dogs ½ tsp daily

Large dogs 1 tsp daily

Vitamin C

Dogs produce their own vitamin C at around 200 mg/kg per day. However, stress can increase requirements considerably. Vitamin C is vital for wound repair, healthy gums and structures that hold the body together such as ligaments, cartilage and tendons. It's also critical to immune function and is a very important antioxidant. Vitamin C supplements come in powders, capsules and tablets. The powdered form the easiest to give and to digest and it should be mixed in food.

Vitamin C is also beneficial for dogs that are stressed and in treatment of allergies, cataracts, cancer, infections ( bacterial and viral), heart disease, liver disorders, arthritis, urinary tract infections, hip dysplasia, disc disease and spondylosis of spine, dental disease, wound healing, diabetes and canine distemper.

Dose

Small dogs 50-125mg twice daily

Medium dogs 125-250mg twice daily

Large dogs 250-500mg twice daily

Vitamin E

Vitamin E is an important fat soluble vitamin and antioxidant, protecting cell membranes against free radical damage. It's necessary for normal immune function and provides a protective effect in many health problems. Poorly stored dry foods or poorly prepared home-made diets can be low in vitamin E. Vitamin E requirements increase with an increasing fat content of the diet, so if you are supplementing with fatty acids, supplement with vitamin E, too. Vitamin E deficiency is associated with digestive problems, skin disease, skeletal muscle dystrophy, failure of gestation, poor fertility and impaired immunity.

Vitamin E is a beneficial supplement for any chronic disease, any degenerative disease and cancer to help increase resistance to disease and for dogs with immune depression, infections, inflammations, allergy, heart disease, skin disease, arthritis, cancer, periodontal disease, muscle problems, epilepsy and liver disease.

Dose

Small dogs 25-50 iu daily

Medium dogs 50-100 iu daily

Large dogs 100-400 iu daily

Salmon Oil

It's an excellent all-natural source of Omega3 and Omega 6. It's easier than capsules for a puppy to swallow.

Serving Instructions

Add to do's food daily and use on long-term basis for best result.

Body Weights Up to 12.5 lbs Pump Strokes

12.5-25 lbs ½ Stroke- 1 Stroke

25-50 lbs 2 Stroke

50-75 lbs 3 Strokes

Over 75 lbs 4 Strokes



One pump stroke is equal to o.12 fl oz.

Probiotic Supplements

Why use Probiotics?

• To provide a source of live, naturally occurring microorganisms
  
• To maintain a healthy microbial balance in dogs
  
• To supplement desirable organisms to newborn puppies
  
• During incidences of diarrhea
  
• To help maintain appetite
  
• As part of a health maintenance program
  

When to use Probiotics

Dogs are exposed to many stresses that can result in lack of appetite, diarrhea and other intestinal upsets. These stresses may include:

• Transportation ~ Some dogs can become extremely agitated when traveling by car or plane which
  
• Intensive Training ~ Training for Obedience, Schutzhund, Agility, Personal Protection, and Police Service puts considerable stress on the dog.
  
• Competition Dogs ~ The excitement of the competition, along with traveling, and exposure to strange dogs and people, can create a nervous stress in dogs, frequently manifested by reduced appetite, vomiting and diarrhea.
  
• Boarding ~ Lack of appetite or nervous diarrhea are common in some dogs when boarded in a strange kennel.
  
• Antibiotic Therapy ~ Antibiotics can destroy pathogenic microorganisms as well as the beneficial bacteria that are normally found in an animal's digestive tract.
  
• Post-Parvo Virus Infections ~ Parvo virus infection in dogs is a devastating disease of the small intestine in susceptible dogs causing enormous stress on the dogs digestive system.
  
• Post-Surgery ~ High doses of antibiotics are often used to reduce the possibility of heavy contamination during surgery. This frequently lowers populations of beneficial bacteria as well. In addition, antibiotics are used after surgery, which can alter the physiological activity of the gut and allow the intestinal microbial population to become unbalanced.
  
• Chronic Diarrhea ~ Many times, the etiology of chronic diarrhea is unknown, and the animal won't respond to usual therapy.
  
• Post-Whelping ~ To maintain appetite and good milk flow, give Probiotic to bitches, especially "nervous mommas" and first time whelpers.
  
• Newborn Pups ~ The neonatal period for the newborn pup is a critical time for survival. Normally, newborns quickly acquire bacteria from their mother and surrounding environment, many of which are potential pathogens such as E. coli. Therefore, it is desirable to establish early colonization of the intestinal tract with beneficial bacteria, especially if the pups become orphaned.
  
• Geriatric Dogs ~ Digestive problems are fairly common in older pets, including reduced appetite, diarrhea and constipation. Probiotics helps reduce the occurrence of digestive problems due to old age.
  
• Other Uses ~ There are many other situations in which dogs may benefit from Probiotics, such as excessively nervous or "high-strung" breeds, injured animals or during exposure to weather extremes.
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Third week of our rehab on dog to dog aggression

Our third week...in the past few days my two males did absolutely great!!! There were no signs of any aggression at all!!! We've been running a lot, taking long walks, playing ball fetch games, and Nero did his protection and obedience training. During the training Nero was super fast and furious!!! And very focused, too!!!
On Thursday, I have allowed them for the first time during the regimented step by step pack structure training, to be off lead for few minutes. They were not let free to run together but one at each time. The one that was on lead had to walk with me, while the other was running loose. Then , I will call the dog that was off lead to me, put leash on him and let the other go free. In the past, there were issues with this, and most fights broke up near me. It was Nero, that always launched the attack on Tyson whenever he came too close to us. Now whenever Tyson would come back to me, Nero wouldn't react on it at all! Well, he actually did by taking a sniff at Tysons face in a happy manner. That is a huge progress  for this week!  Another new step forward is, that on Friday both males came very close to each other, had a sniff at each others rear, and Nero tried to invite Tyson to play!!!
Today, both males were allowed to run free for an hour after completing their usual 45 minutes walk on leash together. They were running and playing together. For now both males still muzzled. Whenever I called them  they would come back together and never minded each others presence while being near me.

During this week, they were also allowed out of their crates in the house to rest on their designated spots, one in each room.They would both have long lines attached to their collars if needed quick correction. They were on the best behaviour and very calm and relaxed, too. Today, they were both together in the livingroom, just resting and chewing on some bones. Of course with a quite bit of distance between each others, and while closely watched by me.


Dinner times are trouble free..:).
 

Making the switch to raw diet

There are probably as many ways to do this as there are people and their pets. The following general guidelines and specific ideas should get you thinking in the right direction and help you make decision as to how you will go about the switch with your pet. The switch can be rapid, straightforward and trouble free. An important factor to consider is the diet you are switching your pet from. Where a pet has some experience of eating a variety of home produced foods, both cooked and raw, there is usually more acceptance and less likelihood of gastrointestinal upset on the part of the pet. With kibble fed pets, the change is much more dramatic for their system.
There are two ways to switch. The first being cold turkey. This method seems to work best for healthy adult dogs. You can fast them for a day or so if you wish before you switch, but the way I would recommend is to throw away your kibble, and start feeding raw. It's that simple! Keep everything very simple for the first couple of weeks, I would suggest chicken necks/backs ONLY for the first 3 or 4 days. Make sure the dog is digesting everything properly (no diarrhea or vomiting) before you add another type of food to the meals. Hold off on all supplements for several weeks. I would also wait several weeks before adding richer foods like liver, eggs or canned mackerel.

The second method is the gradual switch. Basically you add a bit of raw food to the dog's meals each day, in increasing amounts while decreasing the kibble. This may work for some dogs, but it takes longer for the dog to adjust and there are more frequent bouts of loose stools. I would recommend cold turkey for most adult dogs and some puppies.

If you decide you will be feeding veggies, wait until the dog is eating a variety of RMBS and different meats before you add them to the diet. Remember, veggies need to be thoroughly cooked or pulped in order for dogs to digest them at all.

BARF DIET (continue)..

OFFAL

In the wild, wolves eat the stomach content and organ meat from the animals they prey upon. Internal organs form a vital part of the wolves diet. Modern dogs have similar requirements. Although organ meats are valuable dog food, they are not required in huge amounts. They are concentrated source of many essential nutrients and are particularly valuable during times of growth, reproduction and stress as a source of concentrated nutrients.

LIVER

Liver is the most concentrated source of vitamin A and should be fed in small amounts on a regular basis. It also contains vitamins E, D, and K in substantial quantities. Liver is an excellent source of the minerals zinc, manganese, selenium and iron. It also contains all the B vitamins. Liver provides a source of good quality protein and the essential fatty acids, both the omega-3 and omega-6 type. It's fantastic food for your dog!

KIDNEYS

Kidney supplies good quality protein, essential fatty acids and many vitamins including all the fat soluble vitamins A,D,E and K. Kidneys are rich source of iron.

HEART

Heart as dog food is an excellent source of protein, B vitamins and iron. Heart contains appreciable levels of taurine which is important food..for the heart.

GREEN TRIPE

Green tripe is the edible lining and accompanying content of a cow or other ruminant's first or second division of the stomach. Both wild canines and domestic dogs benefit from eating tripe as it contains a very diverse profile of living nutrients including enzymes, omega-3 and 6 fatty acids, probiotics and phytonutrients. It has long been quoted as being "the finest of natural foods".

VEGETABLES

Dogs have actually eaten vegetables the whole period of their evolution. As such, vegetables, particularly green leafy vegetables should form part of the domestic dog's diet. Dogs need vegetables because they contain many important health promoting nutrients.

FRUIT

Fruits are mostly water. Ater that, the major nutrient in fruit is soluble carbohydrate. That is simple sugars. Energy foods. The enzymes present in raw fruit, also make it important as part of your dog's diet.

WHOLE EGG

Eggs are absolutely brilliant nutrition for your dog. Eggs are a whole food, and often the perfect protein. Eggs contain a full compliment of minerals, including excellent levels of calcium. The shell is included as a further source of calcium. Egg yolks are essential food for a dog with skin problems.

FISH

Fish are an excellent source of high-quality proteins with sufficient amount of all the essential amino acids. The most prominent fats in fish are omega-3 fatty acids. Fish oil is also one of the few natural food sources of vitamin D. However not every fish is safe to feed to your dog. The most common fishes, that are safe to feed is salmon, sardines and mackerel. You can feed the whole raw fish with bones, or you can feed the canned version instead.  The fish bones work as a natural cleaner for your dog’s stomach.

BARF DIET

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BONES

Bones are living tissue composed of living cells. Because bones are living tissue, just like any other part of the body, they are a complex source of a wide variety of nutrients. Bones contain minerals which are embedded in protein. They also contain fat. If the bone is from chicken or pork, then the fat will be very high in the essential fatty acids. Along with the fat are fat soluble vitamins. The central parts of most bones contain marrow which is a highly nutritious mix of blood forming elements, including iron. Raw bones also provide natural antioxidant/anti-ageing factors including enzymes.

Bones are nature's storehouse of minerals for your dog. If meat is added to bone, then methionine and most of B vitamins are supplied. Puppies and adult dogs fed bone rarely if ever suffer from indigestion or diarrhea. Bones play a similar role to fiber, that is, a role of bulking out the food, thereby removing toxins and promoting general bowel health. Bone fed dogs are long lived and healthy. Their whole system is designed for and in fact needs a bone to function properly.

Lamb ribs bones

MEAT

Many people assume that a dog's natural diet is a meat only diet. Unfortunately this is untrue as a meat only diet is highly unnatural and unbalanced. Meat should form only a part of the over-all diet, which should include bones, fruits and vegetables as well. For example, the muscle meat eaten by wild wolves forms a small part of the diet that consist of a wide variety of other foods, including bone.

Meat supplies protein. That is its major role in nutrinion. It also supplies varying amounts of fat, water and some vitamins and some vitamins and minerals. Because it supplies fat and protein, it also supplies energy. Meat is first class protein. It contains all the essential amino acids necesarry for dogs of all ages, including growing dogs, pregnant dogs, female dogs feeding puppies and of course pet dogs too. Many belive that only working dogs should be fed meat. That's not true, all dogs of all breeds should be fed meat.

There are no carbohydrates in meat. That is no starch, sugar or fiber. With rising level of fat content in the meat ir rises the energy supply for your dog. Chicken have the highest level and beef and lamb are both low. Raw meat is low in sodium and high in potassium. That is good for dogs with heart problems. The meat with the lowest sodium is beef. Chicken having the lowest potassium level. Beef, lamb and chicken meat are very low in calcium and moderately low in magnesium. This lack of minerals requires bone material in your dog's diet.

Frozen minced lamb, chicken and beef

To be continued...................................................................................