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Dog Feed Program for Wobblers Syndrome |
Introduction to Wobblers SyndromeThis feed program is used by many of the top breeders in large and giant breeds in the USA and overseas. This program has 25 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. This program offers suggestions for nutritional support and other Gold Bead Implants have been shown to be very beneficial for epilepsy and wobblers syndrome and well worth investigating for your pet. Support information about Wobblers. Information on Gold Bead Implants for Wobblers Permanent Acupuncture with Gold Bead Implants I always recommend acupuncture and chiropractic work for orthopedic cases. I have used it on my dogs with very good results. To locate a vet practitioner in your area click here for a directory. Dr. Durkus who does the gold bead implants in Marion, Indiana also does chiropractic work. American Holistic Veterinary Site http://www.ahvma.org/referral/index.html Click Here: New Help for Paralysis and Wobblers Syndrome The
Basics Program
This program is a comprehensive and consists of several components and it can be purchased in a supplement kit format from www.FirstChoiceNaturals.com Feed Program for Wobblers Support Kit # 9 Orthopedic Support which is a 5% savings buying in a kit format.
Where
To Purchase Products
Separately from the Kit*.
1. DOG FOOD - Precise Super Premium (Foundation or Competition Formula) or Precise Plus (Holistic) line - Canine Adult or Large Breed Canine Adult - www.precisepet.com 2. Filling N The Wholes -a whole food vitamin/mineral supplement with micro minerals and immune, heart, joint and digestive health - includes probitoics/digestive enzymes. 3.. NZYMES - dietary enzymes - in chewable Pet Treat or Granular (goes further) www.nzymes.com 4.Liquid Health Glucosamine with HA - necessary for joint support. 5. Microlactin - anti-bacterial, anti-viral and keeps the pH where it should be. FOR VARIETY ADD - fruits & veggies & Precise Holistic canned meats For a safe, balanced raw option use Honest Kitchen dehydrated raw or for Northwest Naturals Raw Nuggets or Bars. *An Honest Kitchen sample comes in the Orthopedic Kit#9 For Pain: You can purchase this separately from the kit but it is compatible with the Orthopedic Supplement Kit #9 If there is pain after being on the kit for a month,
then try this:
Recovery®SA - a new natural way to manage pain. This is a new type of pharmiceutical, the wave of the future in drugs. I have suggested it's use in two situations and but had remarkable success used with my feed program. Recovery®SA contains Nutricol® a proprietary combination of proven ingredients extracted from grapes and tea. Nutricol® decreases trauma - from chronic lameness, surgery, injury and over-training - by both increasing the cell's resistance to damage & improving it's ability to repair damage. Contact: http://www.recoverysa.com/
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Food - Kibble and Canned- 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. A Word About Lite or Low Protein Diets
Healthy older dogs or growing puppies should NEVER be placed on a lite diet with restricted fats and proteins. The only time an animal should be fed a restricted protein or fat diet is due to a specific disease. For weight loss, cut back the amount you feed rather than switch to a lower protein and lower fat. They need the nutrients and their brains, organ functions and coats will suffer dramatically. For weight loss or diet for elderly dogs see feem programs. For puppies with orthopedic or growth problems (HOD, OCD, Pano) see Puppy Feed Program and for adults with orthopedic problems such as Wobblers, Hip Dysplasia, Elbow Dysplasia, Spondyosis, etc see Feed Program for Orthopedic Repair.
Description of Ingredients in Program Kit #9 2.
Filling
N The Wholes - whole food nutrients that should
replicates the living components found in diets in the wild, and
unlike other nutritional supplements, it helps support digestive,
heart, joint, ligament and immune functions all in one supplement
through the use of green foods vitamins/ minerals, phyto-nutrients,
antioxidants, l-carnintine, colostrums, micro-minerals, amino acids,
omegas, probiotics (beneficial flora) and digestive enzymes. To order: 765-287-8288 OR 800-937-1104 or purchase online ~ http://www.firstchoicenaturals.com 3. Microlactin - a ntaural anti-inflammatory intended to be used as a nutritional aid for the management of chronic inflammatory conditions including musculosketal disorders in pets. www.firstchoicenaturals.com One pet owner wrote: "We started the your program and the Microlaction 1 week ago and Maggie thinks this is a gift God sent to her from heaven. Yesterday she went and got a toy because she wanted to play like she sees her brother play. Of course we modified the play, but made a big deal over her and her toy, so she was happy. She has not attempted to play like that in well over six months. We have also been able to reduce the prednisone again. We are absolutely going to keep using the Miocrolactin and supplements in this program...Thanks very very much!!!- Connie D." 4. 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 : www.firstchoicenaturals.com 5.
Joint Supplementation
I have used Liquid Health Glucosamine and HA 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.
For Variety - Meats - Fruits - Vegetable
Other Nutritional Support 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.
Section
C - Support Information - Required Reading
Read this: Does My Vet Understand Nutrition? Special
Alert - Antibiotic
Reactions in Great Danes and Other Breeds.
Sulfonamide Antibiotics
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, I am comfortable with using these products. If you want a totally natural approach to flea/tick care I recommend these products - Neem Spray and FirstChoiceNaturals has a terrific spray by Liquid Fence. Do NOT use spray flea repellents containing pyrethrums on your dog- I had it cause nerve damage to a Dane puppy, and it was diagnosed as wobblers. Once we stopped the flea spray and detoxified the dog, the symptoms went away. 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) 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) 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 Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine
http://www.vetmed.wsu.edu/depts-VCPL/ Additional Support For The Adult Dog:
Go here for Spay
and Neuter information Go here for leaky
bladder information Go here for anal
gland problems
Go here: For other articles that pertain to Adult Dog Care
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