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Feed Program For Dogs Prone To Bloat or Sensitive Digestion

 

  • This program is NOT a guaranteed that your dog will never bloat or develop gastric torsion.
  • This program is NOT a guarantee that your dog will never have a reoccurrence of bloat or torsion,
  • This feed program is NOT to be used instead of veterinarian care, diagnosis or treatment and should be discussed with your veterinarian.
  • This program is a step in the right direction for good digestive health
  • Click here for a Bloat Symptom Chart compliments of the www.GDCA.org

    If your dog has bloated preciously read these two articles:

    1. Bloat and It's Relationship to Systemic Yeast
    2. Bloat: Is Nutrition a Factor?

    If your dog has continued bouts of digestive upset and loose stool read this article:


HOW TO USE THIS PROGRAM
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The Basics Program for Sensitive Digestion/Bloat

This program is a comprehensive and consists of 7 major components and these supplements can be purchased separately (see below) or can be purchased in a kit format - click here Feed Program for Sensitive Digestion Kit #12

  • 1. Dog Food - Natural/Holistic Super Premium - kibble and canned
     
    2. BacPakPlus- beneficial bacteria designed for tough digestive issues
     
    3. Nzymes - Dietary enzymes - cleanses the body of toxins
     
    4. Ox-E-Drops - help keep proper pH in the gut - kills pathogens and fungus
     
    5. Liquid Health Level 5000 - joint support supplement with MSM
     
    6. Spark of Life - ionic trace minerals often absent from diet
     
    7. Tincture of Blackleaf - anti-parasitic, kills pathogens and fungus
     
    Optional: For Varietiy - canned meats - raw options - fruits and vegetable

    Where To Purchase Products

1. To Purchase These Supplements For Sensitive Digestion in a Kit #12

2. DOG FOOD - Precise Plus Canine Adult or Precise Lamb/Sweet Potato

3. BacPakPlus- 6 beneficial bacteria, 4 digestive enzymes, www.firstchoicenaturals.com

4. NZYMES - dietary enzymes - detoxifies the body on a cellular level www.nzymes.com

5. OX-E-DROPS - antibacterial, antiviral, antifungus - keeps pH of the gut healthy www.nzymes.com

6. Liquid Health Level 5000 - joint support supplement (glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and herbs). www.firstchoicenaturals.com

7. SPARK OF LIFE - ionic trace minerals often absent from commercial foods but needed for metabolic processes. - www.firstchoicenaturals.com

8. 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.

1. Food - Kibble and Canned -

Precise Plus Canine Adult or Precise Lamb/Sweet Potato - you can use any food in the Precise line as long as you use the Kit#12 with it.

Information about the Precise Company

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

 

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 Precise


DESCRIPTION OF PRODUCTS IN THE KIT#12

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:

    Allergic reactions

    Natural anti-inflammatory ~ so you can avoid risky medicines like Rimadyl

    Arthritis

    Orthopedic problems ~ HOD, OCO, Pano, Wobblers, Hip Dysplasia, ACL

    Epilepsy and Seizures - due to vaccine reactions

    Vaccine reaction prevention

    Cleanses residual toxins from medicines, flea and parasite preparations.

    Boosting the immune system

    Reduces shedding

    Itchy ears

    Yeast infections

    Bladder infections

    Hotspots

    Reduces healing time from injury, surgery (cropping/bloat/c-sections)

    Reduces recovery time from anesthesia.

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.

Order Online: www.nzymes.com


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


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 Liquid Health Level 5000 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: Liquid Health Level 5000


6. Spark of Life

Spark of life is an ionic micro or trace mineral combination in a liquid form so it is easily usable by the body. It is the trace minerals that run the body's metabolic system (electrical system) and most foods are missing trace elements which are critcal to this function. Dogs prone to bloat or digestive upset need to have trace minerals in their diet. Because they are ionic trace minerals, what the body does not need ot excretes and does not store it up in the body.

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

I use PRECISE canned dog foods* for variety I mix a couple of tablespoons of canned meat with tepid temperature water and make a gravy. Then I top dress with one of the HONEST KITCHEN - an organic dehydrated raw meat /fruit/veggie mixe. I use about 10% of this in combination with my Eagle kibble.

*Do NOT use grocery store brand of canned food they are full of preservatives and 4D meats (dead, diseased dying and disabled) and they give the dogs stinky gas and are full of unhealthy fillers. NO homemade concoctions of meat/rice combinations that you make up at home, they are very unbalanced in their calcium and phosphorus levels and can cause growth problems.

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!

I use the EMBARK which has a raw organic turkey, fruits and veggies and sometimes I will use PREFERENCE, which is strictly fruits/veggies and herbs.

EMBARK 29% protein - 16% fat - Organic Turkey, Flaxseed, Potatoes, Celery, Spinach, Carrots, Coconut, Apples, Kelp, Eggs, Sesame Seeds, Bananas, Cranberries, Rosemary.

PREFERENCE
: 12% protein 5 % fat - Alfalfa, sweet potatoes, cabbage, celery, apples, spinach, organic kelp, coconut, bananas, zucchini, and honey.

One- 4 lb bag will make up to 17 lbs of moist meat/fruits and veggies and if used to top dress your kibble you can see it goes a long way. The Honest Kitchen dog food and Eagle Pet Foods are endorsed by the Whole Dog Journal.

To order call 800-937-1104 ~ and to order online go to www.firstchoicenaturals.com

Amounts I use of Honest Kitchen :

8-10- weeks - 1 Tablespoon each meal
11-16 weeks - 4-Tablespoons divided AM and PM meal
5 - 6 mo - 1/4 cup AM and PM
7 - 8 mo 1/4 - 1/3 cup l AM and PM meal
9 mo - Adults - 1/2 daily - 1 cup Divided AM and PM


BUT I WANT TO USE REAL RAW MEAT!!

If you want to add your own raw meat component, it is best to purcashe one that is already balanced in calcium and phosphorus and tested for pathogens, rather than going to the grocery store. I use Northwest Naturals for my raw meat and I alternate it with some Honest Kitchen, or it can be combined with Honest Kitchen to top dress your kibble. Talk about the best of all worlds for your dog/cat!


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:

yogurt, buttermilk berries melons, apples, banana, tomatoes, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, oranges, squash, sweet potato, green beans, zucchini - minced/diced/raw/cooked - they love frozen berries and melon balls!! Pulverized fresh veggies are best for digestion. NO raw onions, grapes or raisins, macadamia nuts.

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 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:
Commercial foods need to be fed with moisture so dogs don't over consume water after a meal, and so the kibble does not pull moisture from the dogs system in order to break down properly. Use
"tepid" temperature water never hot or warm and never soak your food as it breaks down and destroys nutrients. Mix up and feed immediately. I use approximately 1 to 1-1/2 cups of water for adults per each meal. Adjust accordingly for puppies. If they have loose stools, you may be using too much meat or water than necessary. Adjust that before you panic and think they are sick.

Drinking Water:
It is very important to
NEVER withhold water from your dog. This can lead to over consumption and bladder infections. Use common sense, do not let them drink excessively after exercise or dinner. Like a horse, let them cool down and then drink. I have found if I have water available in several places, they never overdo it since they know it is available to them when they need it. That way they drink less amounts of water, but more frequently.

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.


Where to Purchase a Bloat Kit

    Nutritional Support For Special Needs

    Vaccine Reactions:
    To help prevent this problem in adults, make sure they are on
    Vitamin C and Nzymes. I use the Nzymes Product to support the immune system, and prevent vaccine reactions.

    Anesthethesia / Surgery:
    This is important information about anesthetics and giant breeds. Print out for your vet. Also for any elective surgery, i.e., spay, neuter or emergency surgery such as bloat/torsion. I use Nzymes to detoxify and help with fast healing.

    Heart Problems:
    If you own a giant breed or one prone to heart problems it is recommended that you use the highest quality protein food and supplement with these components. These are nutritional substances from food sources and do not conflict with medications or each other and are good to use for heart disease. Supplements for Heart Disease.


    1) Co-enzyme-Q-10 - To Order

    2) Taurine and L- Carnitine - Two amino Acids are critical to strengthen the heart -
    You can get these from the health food store. Make sure you select a very good brand so they are usable by the body.

    Taurine 100 mg a day
    L-Carnitine 100 - 200 mg a day

    These dosages are taken from the newest textbook Small Animal Clinical Nutrition and would be increased if the dog had been diagnosed with actual cardiomyopathy.

    3) Colostrum - this amazing product will regenerate and rejuvenate the immune function as well as heart muscle. It is highly recommended for dogs with cardio.
    In the future you can order from the Nzymes company - in the meantime, get Immune Tree Brand at the Health food store or on line. You want "first milking" colostrum - guaranteed to be that it is.

     


Section C - Support Information - Required Reading
Special Alert - Antibiotic Reactions in Great Danes and Other Breeds.

    Sulfonamide Antibiotics
    Based on information gained from the National Bone Survey, I do not recommend using Sulfonamide* antibiotics to my puppy buyers because these drugs can cause serious side-effects like sloughing of skin and internal bleeding and HOD-like symptoms including;
    fever, aching joints, swollen joints, lack of mobility, depression and anorexia. The following antibiotics are sulfonamides.

    Ditrim

    Primor

    Tribrissin

    Bactrim

    TMZ

    TMP/SDZ

    Another commonly used, potentially troublesome antibiotics is Cephalexin (Keflex, Cefa-Tabs). This can also produces the same symptoms as HOD (fever,swollen/hot joints, immobility, anorexia) even in adult dogs. I will use Chephalexin, but with a watchful eye and if the dog starts acting lethargic and achy, we stop the antibiotic, since they are sensitive to it. Call the vet for an alternative antibiotic and make sure you are using a good Probiotic product to keep the digestive tract functioning properly.

    I will not use Sulfonamides drugs on my dogs. A reaction can happen from 24 hours - 2 weeks of being on an antibiotic. If there is a reaction, my vet recommends Dexamethsone/Azium and discontinue use or antibiotic.

    * Research references on Sulfonamides


Fleas - Heartworm

    People ask me what I use for these problems. I use Interceptor as a heartworm preventative and for flea and tick problems I use a topical product- either Frontline Plus or Advantage, Advantix or Frontline products. I do rotate a different one each year. Because these are not systemic products, I feel a bit better about using them and because the dogs/cats and my self are also on Nzymes, which detoxifies the body, and I am comfortable using these products.

    There are now holistic options available if you do not want to use these contact www.preciouspets.org


    Special Alert - Other Breeds:

    For Collie/Sheltie/Aussie and Sighthound Owners (could effect some Great Danes)

    For those people who own Collies, Shelties, Sighthounds, Aussies, Border Collies, any breeds with Collie background or mixed breeds with any of these dogs in them, it is critical that you know there are certain medications your dogs CAN'T take. Do not leave it up to your vet to know this..YOU must print this out and know it - it is a matter of life or death.

    These dogs have a sensitivity to Ivermectin (Heartguard Heartworm medication. Only use Interceptor heart worm preventative. Other related drugs you can not use on these breeds or there will be neurological damage.
    Other related drugs you can NOT use:

    Metronidazole (which is used for diarrhea and giardia)
    Flagyl

    Torbutol
    Butorphanol
    Morphine
    Acepromazine
    Ivermectin - Heart Guard

    There are many different types of drugs that have been reported to cause problems in Collies, ranging from over-the-counter antidiarrheal agents like Imodium® to antiparasitic and chemotherapy agents. It is likely this list will grow to include more drugs as our research progresses.

    Drugs that have been documented, or are strongly suspected to cause problems in dogs with the MDR1 mutation:

    Ivermectin (antiparasitic agent)
    Loperamide (Imodium®; over-the-counter antidiarrheal agent)
    Doxorubicin (anticancer agent)
    Vincristine (anticancer agent)
    Vinblastine (anticancer agent)
    Cyclosporin (immunosuppressive agent)
    Digoxin (heart drug)
    Acepromazine (tranquilizer)
    Butorphanol (pain control)
    Potential Problem Drugs

    The following drugs may potentially cause problems when given to dogs that have the mutation. Biochemical studies have shown that this gene has the potential to act on over 50 different drugs.

    Ondansetron
    Domperidone
    Paclitaxel
    Mitoxantrone
    Etoposide
    Rifampicin
    Quinidine

    Morphine

    Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
    Veterinary Clinical Pharmacology Laboratory
    PO Box 2280
    Pullman, WA 99165-2280
    (Phone/FAX 509-335-3745)
    VCPL@vetmed.wsu.edu

    http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/


 


 

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