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Holistic Herbal Supplements
Digestive Support
Active Ingredients
Papaya: Freeze-dried ripe papaya for a mega dose of digestive enzymes and phytonutrients.
Cellulose: Pre-biotic that support the growth of healthy bacteria in the ceacum.
Anise: Fresh ground whole seeds for additional digestive support and a great natural flavor loved by pets.
Bromelain and Papain: Additional protein digestive enzymes from pineapple and papaya used to minimize protein load on the ceacum.
Ginger, Ginseng, and Szechuan peppercorns: This blend of herbs stimulate phasic muscle contractions in the lower G.I. tract to support optimal ceacal fermentation patterns. This helps older and less-active small herbivores to properly ferment their food.
B-Vitamin Complex: These are normally produced by optimal ceacal fermentation patterns. Supplementation is often needed to help maintain a healthy appetite during digestive upset. It really works!
Vitamin C: The majority of the immune system is hard at work in the lower G.I. tract. During digestive upset it is beneficial to supplement with vitamin C. We use shelf-stable vitamin C that is coated in cellulose fiber to exclude oxygen.
The digestive support tablet works in 3 very specific ways
First, it provides protein digestive enzymes (Bromelain and Papain) and a concentrated dose of high quality papaya that was freeze dried and concentrated in a 4:1 ratio. The papaya aids in protein digestion which minimises the amount of protein that will enter the ceacum where bacterial fermentation of fiber occurs. Too much protein in the ceacum will raise the pH and support the rapid growth of unhealthy bacterial populations that cause bloat, G.I. stasis or other digestive problems.
Second, it provides a full compliment of B-vitamins that are normally produced by healthy fermentation patterns. If these fermentation patterns are disrupted then B-vitamin production is reduced and this often leads to a loss of appetite and reduced energy levels. Proper levels of B-vitamins are necessary to maintain a healthy appetite.
Third, it contains a unique blend of herbs that actually stimulate the lower digestive tract to naturally contract and relax in a rhythmic pattern to help optimise healthy fermentation patterns. For rabbits that are less mobile (don’t get enough exercise due to age or arthritis) or that simply have trouble with digestion (especially megacolon rabbits who lack the lower G.I. tract innervation necessary to stimulate muscle contraction) this blend of herbs MAY replace the need for the use of motility drugs though much work needs to be done first. The herbs have been shown to directly trigger rhythmic muscle contraction/relaxation in lower rabbit digestive tract independent of nerve stimulation.
Feeding Directions: For severe cases (Megacolon) feed 1 tablet per pound of body weight split into two feedings per day. For milder digestive problems a lower dose often works satisfactorily.
Urinary Support
Vitamin C & Bio-Flavonoids
Active Ingredients
Cranberries: Freeze-dried cranberries are the first ingredient. Adding cranberry to the diet has been shown to lower the pH of the urinary tract. In small herbivores this can help dissolve some forms of urinary sludge and stones that formed under the naturally high pH conditions (A 1 unit drop in pH can increase calcium carbonate solubility by 10 to 20x – essentially dissolving the stones!). However, of more significance is the ability of cranberry to inhibit bacterial adherence to cell walls thereby preventing or reducing infection.
Marshmallow Root: Provides diuretic properties to help flush the urinary tract. It also can fight infection and contains high levels of glucuronoxylan, a potent antioxidant that helps reduce inflammation in the mucus membranes of the urinary tract.
Ginseng: Ginseng also helps lower urinary pH to promote the dissolving of stones and sludge.
Astragalus Root: Astragalus root helps improve the immune response to fight infection.
Vitamin C: It is beneficial to supplement with vitamin C during urinary tract infections. However, too much vitamin C can increase carbonate excretion. We use a moderate amount of shelf-stable vitamin C that is coated in cellulose fiber to exclude oxygen and preserve its biological function
Feeding Directions: For severe cases feed 1 tablet per pound of body weight split into two feedings per day. For milder problems a lower dose often works satisfactorily.
Active Ingredients
Triple Berry Blend: (Maqui Berry, Blue Berry, Acai Berry) are super food berries loaded with anti-oxidants and a variety of Bio-flavonoids and other phytonutrients that naturally support immune system.
Ethylcellulose Coated Vitamin C: This is a shelf stable vitamin C that is naturally preserved by coating it in cellulose fiber. Each tablet provides a mega dose of 25mg. A single tablet provides a full daily dose for the average guinea pig (1kg or 2.2pounds).
Anise: Fresh ground whole anise seeds are added to provide an irresistible natural flavour loved by most pets.
Citrus Bio-Flavonoids: Bio-Flavonoids act synergistically to support and enhance the action of Vitamin C. Most foods rich in Vitamin C are also sources of Bio-Flavonoids.
In-Active Ingredients
Cellulose
Feeding Directions: Feed 1 tablet per kilogram (2.2 pounds) of body weight once per day.
Active Ingredients
Superfood Blend: Our custom blend contains concentrated freeze-dried Kale, Acai Berries, Carrot, Apricot, Kelp, Spirulina, and Red Bell Pepper. We chose these because they provide a rich blend of diverse phytonutrients with many immune supporting properties.
Anise: Fresh ground whole seeds also helps to reduce inflammation and is a great natural flavor loved by pets.
Turmeric: Contains high levels of curcumin, which is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant.
Ginger: Ginger is a strong antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial, antiviral. It also contains many compounds that are anti-tumor and anti-cancer. It improves circulation and is a great cleanser.
Ginseng: Ginseng plays an important roll in regulating various types of immune cells. It is also effective at controlling inflammatory diseases and microbial infections.
Astragalus Root: Astragalus root helps improve the immune response to fight infection.
Vitamin C: It is beneficial to supplement with vitamin C when trying to reduce inflammation. We use shelf-stable vitamin C that is coated in cellulose fiber to exclude oxygen.
Feeding Directions: Feed 1 tablet per pound of body weight split into two feedings per day.
Immune Support
Active Ingredients
Turmeric: Contains high levels of curcumin, which is a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant shown specifically to improve joint health.
Anise: Fresh ground whole seeds also helps to reduce inflammation and is a great natural flavor loved by pets (helps to overcome the flavor of Turmeric which they don’t like!).
Glucosamine: Oral glucosamine is effective at helping to rebuild cartilage by preventing localized deficiencies that would otherwise inhibit repair.
Chondriton Sulfate: Reduces the concentration of the pro-inflammatory molecules in the joint and decreases the impact of atherosclerosis and chronic arthritis and reduces synovitis.
Methysufonylmethane (MSM): MSM is a major building block of joints and when supplemented it can increase the concentration needed to stimulate repair. It is best when used in combination with chondriton sulfate, glucosamine, and anti-inflammatory agents.
Vitamin C: It is beneficial to supplement with vitamin C when trying to reduce inflammation. We use shelf-stable vitamin C that is coated in cellulose fiber to exclude oxygen.
Why Carrots?: Carrots provide diverse antioxidant support. They also make a great flavor combination that makes turmeric more tolerable by our pets (based on our own testing). In this case a ‘spoon full of carrots help the medicine go down.”
Feeding Directions: For a therapeutic effect feed 1 tablet per pound of body weight in a single feeding once a day. Half the dose for maintenance.
