Supplements Protocol
Recommendations from the Omega Alpha Production Consultant
Supplement
Protocol for LARGE Breed
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Pregnancy the Dam: Salmon oil, OptiPet, Probiotic 8 Plus and HealthyPet (EZ Mobility closer to birth of puppies, the dam does much better deliver and recovery time much shorter, excellent feedback from case studies and long-time breeders)
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Nursing Dam : the same Salmon Oil, OptiPet, Probiotic 8 Plus and Healthy Pet (after puppies are weened then Dams moves to regular Supplement: SinewPet, P8P and shiny Coat)
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Puppies Weening: goat’s milk and puppy meal & supplements:
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Shiny Coat, OptiPet, Probiotic 8 Plus , Healthy Planet
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At 3 months you can add GlucosaPet
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At 6 months add SinewPet from GlucosaPet, add shiny coat, Probiotic 8 Plus
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*****If you keep puppy on raw add rotation of meat, veggies and the 3 supplements, quail eggs, KEFIR and Bio K+ liquid
Puppies should be fed 4 times a day until 6 months of age, then slow reduced to 3 feeding. So supplementation per day is usually two meals per day for the product directions
HealthPlanet supplements stopped at the time of fully vaccinated puppy (keep it if puppy takes training classes with another puppies)
EZ Mobility is used if pan osteitis is persistent
Kennel Cough
Kennel Cough is a highly contagious respiratory disease. First introduced to Canada in 2017 after multiple arriving of rescue dogs form Asia. In Canada, rescue dogs are not in a conservation area for 6 months as in another country and it brings a lot of new viruses and illnesses to the animals and humans here.
Because of this, we have to be very careful and check periodically medical statements form the Veterinary Departments, our own Vet Clinics and react appropriately following the advice from professional specialists.
Dogs commonly contract a kennel cough at places where large amounts of canines congregate, such as boarding and daycare facilities, dog parks, training groups, and most of the dog shows.
Lately, every fall season brings more and more cases with kennel coughs to our fur family members.
CKC (Canadian Kennel Club) strongly recommend to visit Vet Clinics and talk to your Vet Doctor and not follow the instructions form another per owners to stop spreading the very dangerous virus.
Some home TIPS if your dog got a cough and in the early stages you can help with a natural remedy
Raw honey will ease the discomfort of coughing, and certain herbs will soothe and naturally suppress a cough, among them licorice root and marshmallow. essential oils can be used to help a pup with a kennel cough breathe easier. Oils of eucalyptus, lavender and tea tree have antibacterial and antiviral properties. Colloidal Silver can help with the immune system in general and it can be used as preventive maintenance as well. Colloidal silver can be an effective natural remedy to treat also lung infections, bronchitis, viruses, colds, and the flu because silver directly kills the germs or pathogens. You can find that drops on the Internet and in will be in your house in a couple of days. I use AMAZON.ca to get fast delivery.
Lavender oil (my favorite).
Lavender oil is widely used for various respiratory problems including throat infection, flu, cough, cold, asthma, sinus congestion, bronchitis, whooping cough, laryngitis, and tonsillitis. It can be put in in an aromatherapy essential oil diffuser or alternatively, it can be topically applied to the skin of neck, chest, and back. It is also added to many vaporizers and inhalers that are commonly used for cold and cough. The stimulating nature of lavender essential oil can also loosen up the phlegm and relieve congestion associated with respiratory conditions, thus speeding up the recovery process and helping the body naturally eliminate phlegm and other unwanted material. The vapor of lavender essential oil also has antibacterial qualities which can battle respiratory tract infections, the antifungal ability will help you with spore rooted infections on paws, dog skin, etc
Last news from CKC 2020 AAFC Approvals
We are pleased to announce that after a much-anticipated wait, CKC received approval from the Minister of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada (AAFC) on September 24, 2020, to add 12 new breeds to Section 24.1 of the Canadian Kennel Club By-laws.
Starting November 1, 2020, the following breeds will be eligible for full registration with the Canadian Kennel Club:
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Anatolian Shepherd Dog
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Australian Kelpie
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Black Russian Terrier
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Finnish Lapphund
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Glen of Imaal Terrier
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Lagotto Romagnolo
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Mudi
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Portuguese Sheepdog
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Rat Terrier
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Shikoku
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Spanish Water Dog
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Tibetan Mastiff
Due to the high volume of registration applications expected, Staff are working to finalize a plan to inform owners of these breeds how they should proceed. This includes a full review of associated fees and determining if extra documentation is needed to accompany litter registrations breeders/owners have previously submitted to CKC.
Once finalized, we will provide more details on the next steps for owners of these breeds.
Reminder: Breeds currently recognized by the Canine Federation of Canada (CFC) are subject to additional processes and approvals with the CFC. Though the Beauceron, the Cane Corso, the Coton de Tulear, and the Dogue de Bordeaux have not yet been approved for full recognition, these breeds can still be registered with CKC with a Miscellaneous Certification Number (MCN).
Check with CKC all warnings and details
http://www.ckc.ca/en
Infectious Diseases:
Know the Risks and Take Steps to Minimize Exposure
Canine Influenza Virus (CIV)
Canine Influenza is caused by two separate virus strains, the less common H3N8 CIV and H2N3 CIV, which was introduced into the USA in 2015 from Asia and first seen in Canada in 2017. Symptoms are the same as Kennel Cough: coughing, sneezing, and nasal discharge. Dogs of any age can be affected, particularly given that adult dogs in Canada have not acquired immunity to this recently introduced pathogen, although the disease is more likely to be severe in young puppies and older dogs, as well as brachycephalic breeds. Secondary pneumonia is a risk factor. Infected dogs can start shedding the virus before the onset of symptoms and for up to 14 days afterward. Transmission is through inhalation or contact with items such as clothing, bowls, shoes. CIV is killed by most common cleaning agents. A vaccine is available commercially. CIV vaccination is a non-core vaccine and should be evaluated on the risk of exposure and the risk of complications from an infection.
Infectious diseases are always a risk, and The Canadian Kennel Club Genetics & Medical Committee wishes to remind breeders and owners of the best practices for limiting the spread of infectious diseases, and the unique concerns for animals entered in the Baby Puppy Class.