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Glossary
- Amino Plus
A combination of essential amino acids needed but not manufactured in sufficient quantities by the canine. Most proteins contain 19 or more amino acids, during digestion the protein in the feed is broken down into its constituent amino acids, which are absorbed and ultimately utilised by the canine for building body protein. There are believed to be seventeen amino acids, which the dog cannot synthesise adequately and therefore dog must be supplied with in the diet. These essential amino acids are Lysine, Methionine, Threonine, L-Taurine ,Myristic ,Palmitic, Stearic, Oleic, Linoleic, Linolenic, Lycopene, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Leucine, and Valine.
- Animal Fat
Increasing animal fats have a cancer protective effect. It also supplies a vast array of amino acids necessary for canine health. All of the dogs many systems from skin to immune need the energies supplied by animal fats. We used only dehydrated organically produced animal fats. Currently we are using poultry fats.
- Anise seed
Anise seed is used to warm the abdomen, prevent and expel gas, aid digestion, and relieve belching, nausea and abdominal pains. Having a natural sweet flavor it also camouflages the more bitter tastes of other ingredients in supplement formulas.
- Ascorbic Acid
Ascorbic Acid, Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin needed for the growth and repair of tissues in all parts of the body. It is necessary to form collagen, an important protein used to make skin, scar tissue, tendons, ligaments, and blood vessels. Vitamin C is essential for the healing of wounds, and for the repair and maintenance of cartilage, bones, and teeth. Vitamin C is one of many antioxidants.
- Alfalfa
Organic Alfalfa is a good laxative and natural diuretic, which promotes urine flow and is often used to treat urinary tract infections and eliminate excess retained water. Alfalfa is especially useful for replacing vitamin K that is depleted during treatment with a wide variety of drugs, including antibiotics. Alfalfa acts as a blood purifier, and has helped many arthritis sufferers. The action as a detoxifier and blood purifier has been found to be beneficial for a variety of illnesses, including liver disorders, breath odor, infections, disorders of the bones and joints and skin ailments. Alfalfa contains a high calcium and magnesium content.
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