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Improving the life of your dog / puppy through natural supplements!

Improving your dogs / puppy's immune system through natural supplements has many benefits, not just for your dog's intestinal well being, but also for his or her coat and their overall health.  

Boosting their immune system will better make their coat grow with a more shiny glim, and keep away those dry flakes and keep the skin moisture packed.

You need to make sure your dog / puppy is eating really high quality dog food (something without grains). Adding Salmon Oil for the Omega 3's daily in their food is a great added supplement to increase the vitamins needed for their coat. 

You can also add “Missing Link” daily for a nutritional supplement that can be purchased at almost at any pet store and or veterinary clinic.    

A dog's / puppy's immune system does not mature until 12-18 months of age, so it's highly important for the betterment of your new friend to start them off with a great lifestyle.  When started early in life, the immune system will continue to increase and minimize the possibility of ever developing uncontrollable problems later in life.  

Should your dog / puppy ever develop an intestinal, and or immune disease later in life, this helps them to better fight the problem, and have a great chance to a better lifestyle.  

Food selection:

Immune suppressed dogs require a high quality, all natural food. Select a raw food diet, a cooked diet, or an ultra premium dry food with lots of raw pulverized vegetables. Select organically grown vegetables or use one of the pesticide cleaners available in supermarkets for use on fruits and vegetables. Add leafy dark green vegetables, cruciferous vegetables — broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, watercress, bok choy, and carrots (carrots should be blanched one minute to release the carotenes). If you feed raw foods, increase the veggies.

To each meal: sprinkle a teaspoon of sesame seed oil--on the food. This is an important oil for immune function and skin repair. Also add a variety of dried sea vegetables like wakami, nori, dulce and kelp. The sea vegetables should be offered at least 4-5 days a week or even every day if your Giant Schnauzer likes it. Feed fish, boneless poached or canned fish.

Do not use tuna, tuna and swordfish are laden with mercury; sardines, salmon, mackerel or fresh water fish are good choices. When giving fish, cook some white rice and mix with the fish. Avoid grains like wheat or rye-rice, barley and oats are okay.


The following supplements are for the immune system and should be given daily. If you find a product that combines these antioxidants in one capsule, use it:
Zinc: 50mg (chelated type)
Selenium: 200mcg (There is a product called Selene E from Twinlabs. It
contains the right amount of selenium and Vitamin E)
Vitamin E: 400 IU twice daily · Cod liver oil capsules: 3 gel caps twice
daily
One gel cap daily: 25,000 IU of Marine carotene (it is available in health
food stores—another Twinlabs product.
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids: start at 500mg and work up to 3,000mg by
increasing in increments of 500mg weekly. If your dog develops a loose
stool, back off by 500mg and maintain the level.
Nutritional yeast: one tablespoon daily
Lecithin granules: one teaspoon daily
Milk thistle: follow directions on bottle for an adult human.
One-half teaspoon of bee pollen (optional but great nutrients)
Hokamix 30, a vitamin/mineral/herbal supplement: follow directions on
container.



The following herbs are to boost her immune system and fight bacterial infections. Wherever possible purchase organic herbs that are "Standardized."

Olive Leaf Extract: Follow directions on bottle.
Astragulus: Follow directions on bottle.
Cat's Claw: Follow directions on bottle.
Kyolic garlic: Follow directions on bottle.
Pau d'Arco: 4 capsules twice daily.
Grapefruit Seed Extract Capsules or tablets: 225mg daily.
Flax seed oil (organic) gel caps: one twice daily.
Plant based digestive enzymes available at health food stores. Give two
capsules per meal.



Add a few tablespoons of plain yogurt to each meal or give acidophilus supplements. It is very important to maintain good intestinal bacteria when fighting parasites.



Missing Link Nutritional Supplement


Royal Ridge Kennel recommends this great nutritional supplement when wanting the best for your puppy/dog.  We believe Missing Link ads vitality and vibrancy to your puppy/dog and can only enhance your puppy/dog’s lifestyle.  This product is veterinarian recommended and has proven itself to be very beneficial to the puppy/dog's coat and well being.  Please read below the information we have gathered to explain the supplement and what it entails.


In nature, dogs consume foods that are whole, raw and fresh, while domestic animals generally have a diet of processed foods only. The Missing Link was developed to target the nutritional gap between what nature provides and what is available in commercial foods. Formulated with all-natural, human-edible-quality whole foods and food concentrates, The Missing Link reintroduces unprocessed, nutrient-rich foods into your dog's diet.


The Missing Link is a dry granular powder, nitrogen flushed and vacuum-packed for freshness to protect its precious nutrients. It includes important nutrients like Omega-3 and Omega-6& essential fatty acids, enzymes and probiotics, fiber, phytonutrients, and vitamins and minerals. Missing Link Plus includes glucosamine for extra joint support for older dogs and those with arthritis or joint stiffness.


For years, veterinarians and pet owners have added The Missing Link Canine Formula to commercial foods to promote:


General Health & Well-Being
Better Digestion
Healthy Skin & Coat
Increased Energy
Quicker Recovery After Surgery
Less Shedding
Reduced Allergies
Less Scratching & Itching
Reduced Odor
Less Joint Stiffness and Pain


Canine Formula Ingredients:
Flaxseed, rice bran, primary dried yeast, blackstrap molasses, sunflower seed, freeze dried beef liver, dehydrated alfalfa, dried carrot, shark cartilage powder, freeze dried fish protein powder, barley grass leaves powder, dried kelp, freeze dried oyster powder, zinc monomethionine, lecithin, chromium yeast, selenium yeast, niacin, pyridoxine hydrochloride, garlic powder, yucca schidigera extract, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, folic acid and cobalamin


Canine Plus Formula Ingredients:
Flaxseed, glucosamine hydrochloride, freeze dried liver, blackstrap molasses, rice bran, primary dried yeast, sunflower seed, dehydrated alfalfa, dried carrot, shark cartilage powder, freeze dried fish protein powder, freeze dried oyster powder, barley grass leaves powder, dried kelp, zinc monomethionne, lecithin, chromium yeast, selenium yeast, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, garlic powder, yucca powder, yucca schidigera extract, riboflavin, thiamine hydrochloride, folic acid and cobalamin


Feeding Guide:
Up to 20 lbs: 1 tsp
20 - 40 lbs: 2 tsp
40 - 80 lbs: 3 tsp
80 - 100 lbs: 4 tsp
Over 100 lbs: 6 tsp
1 pound is approximately a 2 month supply for a 40 to 80 lb dog. You can purchase this product at most pet stores, vet offices and through www.JeffersPet.com . We hope you enjoy this product as much as we do!

If you would like additional information, on crate training, potty training, basic obedience training and or specific care of your dog, please let us know.  We have material ready on hand to help you adjust and raise your new puppy and or dog to the best of your ability.  Thank you again for taking the time to read through some of our recommendations. 

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