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Feed Program For Dogs Prone To Bloat or Sensitive Digestion |
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Introduction This feed program is used by many of the top breeders in the USA and overseas. This program has 20+ years of success and you must follow this program exactly because each component has a job to do - deleting one of these components compromises the integrity of this program. Do not add other foods or supplements to the program without discussing it with me first. Do NOT add your own raw meats, calcium supplements, I will provide raw options that are safe from pathogenic bacteria and parasites and balanced in their calcium and phosphorus ratio. If you have a dog that has bloated or is prone to digestive upset you need to get to the bottom of the problem in order to lessen the chances of the problem reoccurring. This involves some reading on your part and getting your pet on a program to support digestive health. If your dog has preciously
bloated read these two articles: If your dog has continued bouts of digestive upset and loose stool read this article: Once you have read these articles then proceed with the feed program below, which is beneficial in getting your dogs digestive upset back on track. HOW
TO USE THIS PROGRAM
This program will be divided into 3 parts: Section A.
- supplements, and where to purchase Please print out for future reference and provide a copy for your veterinarian, if they have any questions they can contact me personally for assistance. I have used these products for years and test fed on my own pets. In some instances, I have done laboratory tests to check quality and analysis and also done my own long term feed trials on many litters. I do not recommend companies that are unethical in their business practices so that is why some of the foods you see on the market are not on my list of better foods. Just because it is listed in Whole Dog Journal, does not mean it is a good product. They ONLY read labels and a label only gives you 50% of the true picture when it comes to pet foods. This information is not to be used in lieu of veterinarian advice, diagnoses or treatment. Section A. The
Basics Program - Kit
#12
This program is a comprehensive and consists of 7 major components and these supplements can be purchased separately or in a Kit #12 at a 20% discount from www.firstchoicenaturals.com
Where
To Purchase Products
1. DOG FOOD - Eagle Holistic Line or Eagle Super Premium Line of Pet Foods - locate retailer at this website www.eaglepack.com 2. BacPakPlus- 6 beneficial bacteria, 4 digestive enzymes, www.firstchoicenaturals.com 3. NZYMES - dietary enzymes - detoxifies the body on a cellular level www.nzymes.com 4. OX-E-DROPS - antibacterial, antiviral, antifungus - keeps pH of the gut healthy www.nzymes.com 5. FLEXICOSE - joint support supplement (glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and herbs). www.Flexicose com 6. SPARK OF LIFE - ionic trace minerals often absent from commercial foods but needed for metabolic processes. - www.firstchoicenaturals.com 7. TINCTURE OF BLACKLEAF - an anti-parasitic, anti-bacteria and anti-fungal Optional For Variety Add: - fruits & veggies & Eagle Holistic canned meats www.eaglepack.com For a safe, balanced raw option use Honest Kitchen dehydrated raw - info below. Section B. Description of Supplements - Who - What - Why? 1. Food - Kibble and Canned
My preference is the Natural/Holistic Eagle Pack line of Pet Foods which I have used for 20+ years. Choose one of the following or you can rotate flavors on adults. Do not mix any foods or brands of food 50/50 for any length of time, other than transitioning over to a new diet which should only take 3 days on Eagle.. Mixing foods can cause nutritional imbalance. Here are Eagle choices:
I have provided a list of better food and my criteria for selection, located at this website - if you live somewhere where you can not locate Eagle. For large and giant breed puppies, after 10 months of age you can safely switch to :Eagle Super Premium
Large/Giant Adult Formula 24% protein 14% fat I choose Eagle because all products are made with human grade/organic ingredients,a multi-protein source, not grain based, yogurt cultures (probiotics) digestive enzymes, prebiotics, glucosamine HCL for joint support, high quality sequestered minerals which are critical for proper growth and no bone diseases, no ethoxiquin, no BHA,BHT, only naturally preservative, vitamin C and yucca and balanced Omega 6:3 fatty acids. This is the ONLY dog foods ever tested on giant breeds and it was done on several litters before it became available to the public. It has the longest track record for giant breeds of any food on the market. I directed the feed trials on this food 18 years ago as well as the Large and Giant Puppy food feed trials in 2002 so I know these foods work. Eagle owns their own USDA/Aphis approved plant. To purchase Eagle Dog Foods:
DO NOT SOAK KIBBLE AND LET SET, OR USE HOT WATER ON YOUR KIBBLE IT WILL DESTROY THE INTEGRITY OF THE NUTRIENTS AND PROBIOTICS - YOGURT LIKE CULTURES ON THE FOOD. HOW MUCH DO I FEED? See chart below at bottom of this information or click on link and printout for future reference. AMOUNT TO FEED CHART 2. Dietary Enzymes - in pet treats or granular (multiple pets)
Nzymes - is Dietary Enzyme in a chewable healthy pet treat or in granular form. Nzymes put the "living component" back into a cooked, processed, stored dog food. Enzymes are heat sensitive and lost in processing/cooking of all commercial foods or making home cooked diets. As owners we must put dietary enzymes back into the diet, in order to maintain proper wellness and not deplete the body of this important resource. This can be done by the addition to your diet with a product called Nzymes, a chewable pet treat, or granular form which can be sprinkled on the food to replace what is lost. In other words, Nzymes provide the body with the right nutrients to allow the body to make the chemicals necessary to detoxify (clean out) the body and repair itself. Nzymes helps with the following:
Nzymes are from sprouts (food) so they do not conflict with diet or any medications. I have used the Nzymes for 20+ years for my animals and I take the human product and have seen remarkable changes our health. By incorporating Nzymes into the diet, you are putting back the "living component" into the modern processed and cooked diets. This gives the body the tools it needs for repair and good health. Website to order : http://www.nzymes.com/ - 877- 816- 6500 - 8:00-6:00 PST 3. Ox-E-Drops Ox-E-Drops is clear a safe liquid that will kill pathogens: bacteria, fungus and virus - this is critical for pets who are prone to pathogen overgrowth which can cause bloat. When feeding raw meat it is particularly important to use Ox-E-Drops to help prevent problems with the pathogens in raw foods. An added benefit is that Ox-E-Drops Drops does not kill the good bacteria of the gut and helps to encourage the growth of friendly bacteria. I believe Ox-E-Drops is very important component to a diet in the possible prevention of bloat and systemic fungus infections, toxic and leaky gut syndrome, because if it's ability to help keep the proper pH balance in the gut which is important in breeds that have a tendency to bloat. Ox-E-Drops can be use diluted (1 cup of distilled water + 1 teaspoon of Oxy-Drops) for a solution to clean out ears, eyes, to spray on skin or use as a colonic. It is very beneficial in systemic yeast infections as well. Dosage - 1 drop per 20 lbs of body weight. Use daily on food, mix with a little water and your canned Eagle meat and use as a gravy. During times of illness - double this dosage. To order: www.Nzymes.com or 877-816-6500 4. Probiotics and Digestive Enzymes BacPakPlus - If you have a dog with digestive issues the probiotic product I always recommend in serious cases is called BacPakPlus. This is a fortified probiotic that has some microencapsulated microorganisms that are not destroyed by stomach acid and break down in the lower digestive track where it is needed. This powerful probitoic/digestive enzyme combination does the job for serious giardia, sensitive stomachs or potential bloat cases.To order: 800-937-1104 Website: ~ http://www.firstchoicenaturals.com Because there is no vitamin C in this probitoic like the 4 in 1 Probiotic you need to add 1000 mg of Vitamin C to your pets diet on a daily basis. Divide this dose in AM and PM. 5. Joint Supplementation I have used Flexicose joint supplementation with great success on my dogs. It is particularly noticeable when you introduce it to an elderly dog diet - they respond very well to joint nutritional supplementation. The amount of glucosamine in better dog foods is barely a maintenance level dosage, which is why I supplement my dogs. Whereby it is beneficial for all breeds ages and sizes, the large and giant breeds are particularly vulnerable due to their size, rapid development as a puppy and later tendencies toward bone cancer - normally of the long bone or growth plate. In the Kit#12 for sensitive digestion we recommend Level 5000 which is a comprable product, both have MSM in them which is critical in helping to keep a healthy gut as well as joint mobilitiy. For more complete information and ordering go to this website: Flexicose 6. Spark of Life To Purchase: www.firstchoicenaturals.com 7. Tincture of Blackleaf This tincture is a combination of herbs know to be anti-parasitic, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial, which can be the root of the problem with sensitive digestion or bloat issues. This product is carefully prepared and very helpful in systemic yeast overgrowth conditions in the body. To Purchase: www.firstchoicenaturals.com
Options:
For Variety - Meats - Fruits - Vegetable The Honest
Kitchen dehydrated raw dog food is what I use to provide a
10% raw component to my dogs Eagle kibble. It is balanced
in calcium and phosphorus ratios which are very important
in growing and elderly dogs!
IF you want to do your own fruits and veggies here are some suggestions FRUITS
&VEGETABLE: This is a
list of recommended foods to use in moderation: Linda's Very Veggie Soup - 2 large cans of chicken or beef broth - (low sodium for heart or elderly dogs- or homemade). Add LOTS of veggies - carrots, green beans, wax beans, zucchini, squash, tomatoes, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower and couple cloves of garlic. The idea is to use this as the filler so you want it to be hearty and filling. HOW I MIX MY DOG FOOD - When introducing these to your adult dog, add each thing 3 days apart to make sure they are used to it before you add the next thing.
I make gravy of tepid temp water and Eagle canned meat and add the Ox-E-Drops to this mixture. (1 drop per 20 lbs of weight). Top dress with Honest Kitchen mixture (at least with one meal a day) or your own fruits and veggies. WATER ON KIBBLE - 1/3 - 1/2 cup water + 3-4 tablespoons canned meat. You want the food moist but not floating and sloppy (this is for large/giant breeds, reduce amount for smaller breeds accordingly). Do not microwave, soak or use hot or very warm water on your kibble. It will destroy the integrity of the friendly yogurt type cultures and the fragile vitamins/minerals and amino acids on the food. Water On Food:
Drinking Water: Withholding water for fear of bloat, raised dishes, citric acid causing bloat is all a myth. Stress is the trigger and bloat/torsion is the response. It is much more complicated that simply saying water is the cause of bloat.
Section C - Support Information - Required Reading
Special Alert - Antibiotic Reactions in Great Danes and Other Breeds.
Fleas - Heartworm
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