Home > Health Protocols

Please note: This is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. For information purposes only. Check with your veterinarian. If any of this is confusing please call us at (604) 570-0606.

"BONE & JOINT"

"Our dog can barely stand up anymore and we've spent thousands of dollars to try and help, but the problems seems to be getting worse!"

SOUND FAMILIAR? We have heard that way too many times for our liking. Whether your Dog has a Bone and Joint problem, Arthritis, Hip Dysplasia, or any Muscle, Tendon or Ligament Damage, chances are very good that we can help.

We have talked to hundreds of Dog owners over the years who have had the exact same circumstances. We have also had a very high success rate regarding full recovery of the Dogs health. With a few diet modifications and some specific supplementation, your dog could be bouncing around like a puppy again.

OUR HOLISTIC APPROACH

  1. DIET - The Quality of your dogs food is the starting point in the treatment of all dis-eases. QUALITY COUNTS!
  2. REPAIR NUTRIENTS - specific nutrients needed to rebuild and support both: A) Bone and Joints - Proteoglycans, Calcium/Phosophorus, Bovine Cartilage. B) Muscle, Tendon & Ligaments - Vitamin C, Glucosamine, Chondroitin.
  3. ANTI-INFLAMMATORY - Omega 3 & 6 Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's), Yucca, Curcumin.
  4. NATUAL PAIN RELIEVERS - Willow Bark, Feverfew. (that's where aspirin comes from)
  5. ANTI-OXIDANTS - N-Acetyl Cysteine, Vitamin C, Quercetin. (help remove unwanted Free Radicals)
  6. FIBER - Flax Meal, High Quality Grains. (help bind toxins in the intestinal tract and lower bowel transit time) "

Drug Band-Aid Or Mother Nature, -The Choice Is Yours

Most of the dog owners that we have talked with over the years have hesitations with administering DRUGS to their dogs over an extended period of time for fear of possible side-effects. Our understanding regarding the use of prescription drugs, is that they are used to "SUPPRESS SYMPTOMS", not to aid in the repair of the specific system dysfunction. Most prescription drugs may have possible side-effects and contra-indications. You can check for these details and more on most drugs on the internet at this website: http://onhealth.com/ch1/resource/pharmacy/

Our approach is to deal with the "WHOLE" body and its systems, not just the symptoms. By adding1 natural supplement to your dogs treatment, without looking at all the underlying systems, does not constitute a Wholistic approach. All off the above mentioned factors have to be considered if you are to expect any reasonable results from this protocol. Most prescribed drugs for these ailments are usually "Anti-inflammatories". Are you aware that most of the drugs are an
"active component" from one of Mother Natures plants, which have been copied? Mother Nature provides us with an abundance of naturally occuring plants and nutrients which can aid in the treatment of these Canine ailments, without having any side-effects. Choose wise! Choose Natural!

FOOD IS THE CORNERSTONE OF HEALTH

80% of most dis-eases are diet related".

This should be your first focal point. The 2 main factors to choosing your pets food are: A) INCREASE Healthy, Whole food ingredients; B) DECREASE "by-products", "un-natural" additives, and chemical preservatives. Choose 1 of the following Health Foods as your starting point and you'll be amazed:

  • SOLID GOLD "Hund N Flocken", "MMillennia Beef & Barley", "Holistique Blendz", "Wolf King" or "Wolf Cub"
  • AZMIRA "Lamb & Barley" or "Classic Beef"
  • FROMM FOUR-STAR "Chicken a La Veg", "Duck & Sweet Potato" or "Fish & Potato"
  • TIMBERWOLF ORGANICS "Chicken & Multigrain", "Lamb, Barley & Apples", "Southwest Chicken & Herb" or "Blackforest Canid"
  • N-R-G "Buffalo, Chicken or Beef Formula", "Raw O-N-E Formula" or "Grainless Chicken & Veg Formula"
  • EVOLVE "Growth", "Maintenance", "Senior" or "Reduced Calorie"

    ***Note: some raw or home prepared diets may be suitable. Ask us, we can confirm which ones are properly formulated.

    CHRONIC PROBLEMS
    For severe or chronic bone/joint problems, all of the following supplements should be feed twice a day:

    1. APRL "PEAK STRIDE" (229g or 1.5lb) All Pharmaceutical grade ingredients: Glucosamine & Chondriotin Sulfates, Quercetin, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Willow, Borage, Bovine Cartilage, Flax, Licorice, Acetyl L-Cysteine, Curcumin, Ester C, Bromelain.
    2. SOLID GOLD "BONEMEAL" (2lb) Provides natural Calcium/Phosphorus in a balanced form. Essential for helping to stabilize and rebuild bone & joint integrity.
    3. AZMIRA "MEGA PET DAILY" (60,90,180 cap) A broad spectrum Vitamin/Mineral supplement in mega-dose form that provides your dog with the extra nutrients it needs during a state of dis-ease.

    MODERATE PROBLEMS

    1. KR "INFLAMMAWAY" (regular or extra strength)(60,100,200 cap) Broad spectrum Bone/Joint formula for minor to moderate problems. (contains: Yucca, Glucosamine Hcl, Garlic, Liver, Calcium Ascorbate, Boswella, Licorice, Curcumin, Bonemeal)
    2. HOKAMIX 30 (150,400,800g,2.5kg) A specific blend of 26 different herbs to optimize metabolic processes in the body.(contains: Alfalfa, Capsicum, Cascara Sagrada, Couchgrass, Chamomile, Comfrey, Dandelion, Kelp, Yellow Dock, Fennel and more)
    3. KR "GLUCOSAMINE/CHONDROITIN SULFATE" (90cap) These nutrients provide what are called "proteoglycans" which are necessary for the rebuilding of cell tissues and the very important synovial fluid in the joints.

    EXTRA REQUIREMENTS

    We also recommend a fibre supplement to help remove toxins in the intestinal tract:

    1. AZMIRA "NATUR-FIBRE" (4oz)
    2. OMEGA PET "FLAX KIBBLE" (1kg)

    Essential Fatty Acids (EFA's) help production of natural anti-inflammatories:

    1. OMEGA PET OIL (8oz,32oz)
    2. OMEGA PLUS OIL (120,200cap)
    3. KR "MAXI DERM" (8oz,16oz,32oz,60 cap)
    4. AZMIRA "GLA 125" (60cap)
    5. AZMIRA "MEGA OMEGA 3 (60cap)

    For extra anti-imflammatory needs:

    1. AZMIRA "YUCCA INTENSIVE" (2oz,8oz)
    2. SOLID GOLD "YUCCA" (8oz)

    MUSCLE, TENDON & LIGAMENT PROBLEMS

    THIS COMBINATION IS ALL THAT YOU WILL NEED TO AID IN THE HEALING PROCESS:

    1. APRL "PEAK STRIDE" (229g or 1.5lb) All Pharmaceutical grade ingredients: Glucosamine & Chondriotin Sulfates, Quercetin, N-Acetyl Glucosamine, Willow, Borage, Bovine Cartilage, Flax, Licorice, Acetyl L-Cysteine, Curcumin, Ester C, Bromelain.

    This is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. For information purposes only. Check with your veterinarian. If any of the above combinations are confusing please call us at (604) 882-9918.