Probiotics, What Are They?

Do Our Dogs NEED Them? Probiotic literally means "for life," or supporting life. The potential benefits of probiotic cultures seem vast. The applications range from helping to treat acute intestinal infections to aiding in the digestion of lactose and contributing, over the longer term, to improved health and possibly reduced risk of disease.

Antibiotic use, vaccine use, steroid use, pharmaceutical use, radiation therapy, stress, fear, processed foods, surgery, disease, and transport can disrupt your dog's digestions and overall health. Start giving probiotics today!

 

Don't Just Mask the Symptoms: Address the Cause!

How often have you tried a "quick fix" remedy for a condition, only to have symptoms return after discontinuing use? Or how many times have you tried a conventional remedy only to experience more complications and side effects than the condition you initially tried to treat?

Vitamins

You may think that as long as your pet isn't sick, everything's OK, right? After all, vitamins are vitamins, and dog food is already supplemented with vitamins and minerals. What more could my pet possibly need?

I have been asked a lot of times whether supplementing your pets with multi-vits is it essential and good. Do our pets really need them even if they are on a good brand of dog food? Do our pets really need them if they are on HCF or BARF? Will adding more of these cause more problems in our pets?

Vitamins can improve the quality of your pet's life. They help regulate body processes, protect the body from environmental toxins, and break down nutrients such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats so the body can utilize them. Vitamins work with minerals and enzymes for digestion, reproduction, muscle and bone growth, and maintenance of healthy skin and haircoat. But not all multi-vitamins for pets are created equal.

Supplements cannot make up for poor quality of foods, improper or inadequate training and conditioning. Yet, they are necessary for your dog to be healthy and strong. 

 
As for specific vitamins, there are are several that have been found to beneficial.

Vitamin B12: This vitamin, given correctly, as a supplement, improves a dog’s appetite. Dosage should be kept as low as is effective.

Vitamin C: This vitamin in moderate doses may be beneficial in several ways. It helps maintain the immune system and helps dogs fight off infections, especially viral. Vitamin C is also helpful in maintaining the skin. Vitamins C and D work together in a dog to make collagen (a substance that strengthens the tendons and ligaments) and all dogs need vitamin C, just not from a dietary source.

Vitamin E: This vitamin has proven beneficial in two areas, one in helping to maintain good footpads and as a mild anti-inflammatory. Nutritional supplements and vitamins for pets like dogs and cats are crucial to pet health.

Glucosamine and chondroitin: This supplement has proven value if given in combination. This supplement, derived from shellfish, appears to increase the viscosity and volume of synovium (joint fluid). This, in turn, acts as a protective mechanism for the joint surfaces. The best use of this supplement is as a preventative medicine. The most benefit from this application is to start young dogs (2 years) on the supplement and keep them on it.

Glucosamine, Calcium, and Manganese work to help the joints of a dog for deteriorating and strengths overall bone health.

Antioxidants help fend off free radicals that can cause harmful diseases. When a dog is given the correct amount of antioxidants, and supplements in general, their bodies stay healthier longer and they live healthier, happier lives.

Holistic Pet Care Workshop

A Workshop in alternative approaches for your animal’s well-being.

The Holistic Care Introduction workshop is designed to introduce the beliefs and the practices of holism as it applies to our animal companions. This workshop will be a concentration of the basic information necessary for a firm foundation in holistic care and well-being of your animal and to assist a new beginning for you and your animal companions on the path to true health.

This workshop will attempt to cover most of the key points of the following curriculum.

• Begin to learn the best ways for your animals to become healthy – and to stay healthy.
• Increase your awareness of how diet, exercise, and stress play a significant role in your animal’s health.
• Become informed. Recognize unnecessary drugs, and vaccinations.
• Learn how to enhance your relationship with your best friend.

 

3 Hour Holistic Animal Care Introduction Workshops - This is an ideal workshop for pet owners that are interested in learning about holistic animal care.

Workshop will be held on 14 March 2010, 4pm.
The 3 hour workshop is $30.00 and due prior to the workshop.

Interested pet owners, please send an email to wholisticpetsguardians@gmail.com or call / msg us at 91003489.

Update on Girl Girl - Min Pin

After almost 3 weeks been with me, girl girl has been on roller coaster and i am totally exhausted. 

For about a week, she started to eat very little and to the extent of not eating for 4 days. Have been pooing blood and drinks hell lots of water. Her lumps also grew smaller but it separated out to a few small little lumps. Hopefully her lumps will slowly disappear. 

Her skin is also improving a lot though hair is still dropping out patches by patches. But at least its not so raw now. Thanks so much Josephine for your cream.

Hopefully Girlgirl can be stronger and eat more. 

Abused Min Pin Rescued

This poor gal (Miniature Pinscher) came to me on 01 Feb 2010. I took her in because one my friend's parent does not want to keep the dog due to personal problems. 

We are looking for people who are willing to help sponsor some of her medical bills. 

Suspected she was being pour over by hot water. Some area are a bit raw. Skin feel like plastic. Stomach super swollen.  Not much teeth left and have bad teeth and gum infections. Drinks a lot of water.

 

 

If anyone would like to help, please email me or call me at 91003489. 

Girl Girl photo album

Holistic Pet Care Workshop

A Workshop in alternative approaches for your animal’s well-being.

The Holistic Care Introduction workshop is designed to introduce the beliefs and the practices of holism as it applies to our animal companions. This workshop will be a concentration of the basic information necessary for a firm foundation in holistic care and well-being of your animal and to assist a new beginning for you and your animal companions on the path to true health.

This workshop will attempt to cover most of the key points of the following curriculum.

• Begin to learn the best ways for your animals to become healthy – and to stay healthy.
• Increase your awareness of how diet, exercise, and stress play a significant role in your animal’s health.
• Become informed. Recognize unnecessary drugs, and vaccinations.
• Learn how to enhance your relationship with your best friend.

 

2 Hour Holistic Animal Care Introduction Workshops - This is an ideal workshop for pet owners that are interested in learning about holistic animal care.

Workshop will be held on 31 January 2010, 4pm.
The 2 hour introduction workshop is $10.00 and due prior to the workshop.

Interested pet owners, please send an email to wholisticpetsguardians@gmail.com or call / msg us at 91003489.

Chocolate for dogs?

Chocolate is toxic to dogs because it contains theobromine, a compound similar to caffeine. It causes very similar side effects however in the dog much more pronounced such as vomiting, seizures, rapid heart rate and arrythmias and can even induce death in dogs. Different types of chocolate contain different amounts of theobromine.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2010!!!

Animals' Apawthecary Detox Blend

A balanced herbal tonic formula that gently assists the body in correcting imbalances that may be related to liver dysfunction or poor waste elimination. It can be used over an extended period of time to assist metabolic functions of the body during acute or chronic cases of allergy or other systemic imbalances related to liver dysfunction or excess toxicity. This herbal blend was originally formulated for animals with chronic skin disorders.

 

Detox Blend contains the following:

• Burdock root: Blood cleansing, liver stimulating, nutritive.
• Dandelion: Liver conditions and anti-rheumatic.
• Milk Thistle: Protects liver from toxins by preventing free radical damage. Stimulates the production of new liver cells.
• Red Clover: Helps fight bacterial infections and purifies the blood.
• Alfalfa: Alkalizes and detoxifies the blood. Promotes pituitary function. Anti-inflammatory.
• Licorice Root: Liver tonic, adrenal agent, fights inflammation, viral and bacterial infection.
• Other ingredients: Vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water, less than 6 per cent grain alcohol by volume.

Duration of Use: 5 days on, 2 days off (to monitor results). If your animal's condition worsens or shows no improvements, please consult your veterinarian.

Animals Apawthecary Fidodent

An herbal remedy designed as a safe and effective antibacterial remedy against feline and canine gingivitis and other infections of the mouth.

 

 

Ingredients: Certified organic chamomile flower, thyme leaf, fennel seed, goldenseal root, and wildcrafted myrrh gum. Less than 5% grain alcohol.

FidoDent contains the following:

 

1. Chamomile Flower: Sedative, anti-spasmodic, digestive, anti-inflammatory
2. Thyme Leaf: Antimicrobial, expels gas from the digestive tract, astringent. An excellent disinfectant for the mouth and gums.
3. Fennel Seed: Expels gas and relieves indigestion, antispasmodic, antimicrobial
4. Goldenseal Root: Useful for infections; bronchial inflammation. Antipathogenic, anti-catarrhal, bitter, hepatic, antiseptic, laxative.
5. Myrrh Gum: Antiseptic, astringent, carminative, stomachic. Makes a good garlge and mouthwash for sores in the mouth and throat, sore teeth and gums.
6. Other ingredients: Vegetable glycerin USP, Grain alcohol USP not to exceed 5% by volume.

Animals Apawthecary Prebiotic Plus

Animals Apawthecary Prebiotic Plus Blend is an herbal remedy for relief of digestion issue in dogs and cats

Animals Apawthecary Prebiotics is a prebiotic blend of certifed organic Chicory root, Marshmallow root, Fennel seed and Yucca root, to support healthy digestive microflora. 1 oz. bottle

Features

• Safe, effective, easy to administer
• Earth-friendly--certified organic
• #1 choice of holistic veterinarians
• Cruelty-free
• Made in USA

Ingredients: Certified organic chickory root, marshmallow root, fennel seed, and Yucca root, vegetable glycerin USP, and distilled waterinner bark. Liquid also contains vegetable glycerin and distilled water. Alcohol free.

 

Animals Apawthecary Hawthorn Plus

Animals' Apawthecary Hawthorn Plus is an herbal tincture/herbal remedy for circulatory support in dogs and cats that may benefit from antioxidant and strengthening activities of Hawthorn, Gingko and Garlic.

Features

• Safe, effective, easy to administer
• Earth-friendly--certified organic
• #1 choice of holistic veterinarians
• Cruelty-free
• Alcohol Free

Ingredients: Cerified organic or ethically wildcrafted hawthorn, Ginkgo biloba, and garlic; vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water. Alcohol free.

Animals Apawthecary Dandelion/Milk Thistle Blend

Animals' Apawthecary Dandelion/Milk Thistle Blend is a tincture used to stiumulate and protect liver function in dogs, cats and other animals that exhibit signs of liver stress or toxicity

 

Features

• Safe, effective, easy to administer
• Earth-friendly--certified organic
• #1 choice of holistic veterinarians
• Cruelty-free

   

Ingredients: Certified organic dandelion, milk thistle seed, vegetable glycerin USP, distilled water, grain alcohol(ethanol) USP not to exceeed 20% by volume.

Animals Apawthecary Alfalfa/Yucca Blend

Animals Apawthecary Alfalfa/Yucca Blend is used to support healthy joints & joint mobility is often used with EFA & glucosamine supplements.

A natural, herbal blend to reduce dog and cat joint inflammation.


May help permit reduction or elimination of risky NSAID's.

Formulated with organic and/or ethically wildcrafted herbs.

Extracted into a tincture making it much more effective and more easily assimilated by the body than dried herbs.

Formulated with glycerin which has a sweet flavor that is more readily accepted by most animals.

 
Ingredients: Certified organic alfalfa, burdock root, licorice root, ethically wildcrafted yucca root, vegetable glycerin USP, and distilled waterinner bark. Liquid also contains vegetable glycerin and distilled water. Alcohol free.


 

Features

• Safe, effective, easy to administer
• Earth-friendly--certified organic
• #1 choice of holistic veterinarians
• Cruelty-free
• Made in USA

Newton Homeopathics Pet's Fatigue

A homeopathic remedy to help strengthen the body's defense system to relieve symptoms of fatigue, poor health, and weight loss. For recurring fatigue and weight loss, it is recommended that you also use Newton Homeopathics Detoxifier every evening.


Ingredients: Baptisia, Lachesis, Natrum mur., Arsen. alb., Iodum, Pulsatilla, Phytolacca, Conium, Hydrastis 10x. Taraxacum, Urtica urens, Hypericum, Berberis aquifolia 3x. Alcohol 20%

Newton Homeopathics Cough-Asthma

A homeopathic remedy to relieve coughing, shortness of breath, and other mild respiratory symptoms. Promotes easier breathing. For recurring respiratory symptoms, it is recommended that you also use Newton Homeopathics Detoxifier every evening.

Ingredients: Antimonium tart., Drosera, Hydrastis, Kali bi., Pulsatilla, Spongia 15x. Althaea, Arctium lappa, Verbascum, Eucalyptus, Myrrh, Tussilago farfara 3x. Alcohol 15%

Animal Essentials Plant Enzymes & Probiotics

Finally, an all-natural digestive aid with BOTH plant enzymes and probiotics. This product assists in the digestion and absorption of nutrients which are necessary to maintain good health. It relieves the extra burden placed on the digestive system because this product breaks down fats, carbohydrates, cellulose and protein. This formula replenishes enzymes that are easily destroyed by the normal processing of commercial pet food. Enzyme and probiotic supplementation is a great preventive measure to ensure good health. And this product contains no lactose, sugar or preservatives!

Digestive enzymes are special types of protein molecules that catalyze the breakdown of food into components that can be utilized by the body. These proteins are not stored in the body but are released into the digestive system based on the anticipation, aroma, or actual presence of food. Because they are not stored they must be taken with each meal, preferably with the food. Animal Essentials enzymes contain a blend of plant and microbial produced enzymes, none of which come from animal sources.

Animal derived enzymes will work in only one area of the digestive system, while plant and microbial enzymes work throughout the whole system, from the mouth to the stomach and into the intestines. As the body ages less enzymes are produced, and supplementation is necessary for optimum health. Also, digestive efficiency can be reduced by excitement, anxiety, or stress of any sort (travel, separation, working stress, etc.). Just add 1 tsp. to each cup of moist food for best results for your companion animals (formulated for cats and dogs.) 100g container.

Ingredients: Calcium sulfate, dried fermentation products of: Aspergillus oryzae var., Aspergillus niger var., Bacillus subtilus var., Trichoderma longibrachiatum, pineapple, Bacillus coagulans



Guaranteed analysis:

Per 1 gram (1/4 tsp.)

Moisture (max. 10%)

Alpha & Beta Amylase (aspergillus orzye)* - 3150 DU

Protease (Aspergillus oryzae & bacillus subtilus)* - 20,500 HUT

Lipase (Aspergillus niger)* - 265 LU

Cellulase (Trichoderma longibrachiatum)* - 110 CU

Hemicellulase (Trichoderma longibrachiatum)* - 100 HCU

Bromelain (pineapple)* - 20,000 FCC

Bacillus coagulans (probiotic)* - 600CFU

Natural Calcium Powder for Dogs and Cats by Animal Essentials

Is your cat or dog getting enough calcium and essential minerals? With Animal Essentials’ Natural Calcium, derived from a vegetable source, you can be sure of purity plus bioavailability! This calcium is a natural seaweed product harvested from the seabed off the southwest coast of Ireland. There amongst the cleanest and purest waters found anywhere in the world grows the small red seaweed Lithothamnium, which is composed of a wide variety of body essential nutrients including calcium, magnesium, boron and zinc. Each teaspoon contains 1000mg of natural calcium as well as other essential minerals. 340g container has around 110 servings.

Supplements facts:

Serving size – 1 teaspoon

Servings per container – 110



Calcium – 1000mg

Magnesium – 100mg

Sulfur – 14mg

Potassium – 3mg

Phosphorous – 24mg

Boron – 75mcg

Zinc – 66mcg

Iodine – 60mcg

Selenium – 3mcg

Aunt Jeni's Allergy Aid

Aunt Jeni's Allergy Aid was specifically formulated by animal nutritionists in response to the many pet allergy related concerns troubling many of our animal companions.

Aunt Jeni's Allergy Aid helps make your animal more resistant to the most common triggers of allergic reactions while helping to give your companion long-term relief from allergies naturally, without dependence upon painful shots or harmful steroids.

A note about allergies

Allergies and skin disorders emanate from the inside of your animal's body. Often times they are treated at the sight of irritation, such as skin or ears. However, you have to address the underlying cause of the problem for long-term healing and relief. Ofter times allergies are related to a sluggish liver, caused by years of vaccinations, use of topical flea and tick poisons, and household and lawn chemical exposure. To help, use a detox formula to help the liver clean out and get healthy. Diet plays a crucial role as well, of course, so sensitive or allergic animals need a natural diet, free of chemical additives and low-cost filler ingredients such as grains.

Aunt Jeni's Allergy Aid Benefits

Aunt Jeni's Allergy Aid contains all-natural vitamin and herbal ingredients known for:

1. Boosting the immune system
2. Calming and soothing the skin
3. Promoting shiny, luxuriant coat growth

Aunt Jeni's Allergy Aid is helpful for animals that suffer from:

1. dull or brittle hair coat
2. "the itchies" all over
3. constant paw-licking
4. "gunky" ears
5. runny eyes Aunt Jeni's Allergy Aid Details

Available in a container with 120 chewable tablets.

Aunt Jeni's Pet Allergy Formula Ingredients: (Per chewable tablet)

Vitamin C 250 mg, Ascorbic Acid 100 mg, Calcium Ascorbate 150 mg, liver (desiccated) 200 mg, Anchovy Powder 200 mg, Burdock Root 100 mg, Quercitin 100 mg, Biotin 100 mcg

Does Not Contain: Yeast, Soy, Milk/Dairy, Grain, Wheat, Corn, Sugar, Salt.