FASTRACKŪ
CANINE GEL
Questions
and Answers
1. What is the Fastrack Canine Gel?
A. The Canine Gel is a direct-fed microbial product containing
lactic acid-producing bacteria, active dry yeast and vitamins A
and E. The Canine Gel is dispensed between the lower teeth and cheek
of the dog.
2. What are the microbial benefits of the Canine Gel over the Nonruminant
Paste?
A. The Canine Gel contains greater amounts of the lactic
acid-producing bacteria and yeast for stabilizing digestive tract
microflora. In addition, a selected strain of Lactobacillus lactis
replaces the Lactobacillus acidophilus.
3. Why include a Lactobacillus lactis strain
in the Canine Gel?
A. The Lactobacillus lactis bacteria produce only one version
of lactic acid. This particular form of lactic acid inhibits E Coli,
a disease-causing bacteria. Previous research with this microbial
strain suggested a stabilizing effect on fermentation pH, which
is important in controlling hindgut disorders
4. The label ingredient list contains Enterococcus
faecium. What is that?
A. The Canine Gel contains the same strain of Streptococcus
faecium as the Nonruminant Paste. However microbiologists have changed
the name to Enterococcus faecium. The performance and function are
the same of the bacteria, and only the name is changed.
5. What is the shelf life of the
Canine Gel?
A. The patented carrier provides excellent microbial viability
for 12 months after manufacture
6. Is the Canine Gel flowable
at cold temperatures?
A. Yes The patented carrier provides nearly the same flowability
at refrigerator temperature as at room temperature
7. Will high temperatures effect
the Canine Gel?
A. The gel will not weep at high temperatures. However, microbial
viability of the Canine Gel, and all other Fastrack products, will
be reduced by continued exposure to high temperatures
8. How is the Canine Gel packaged?
A. The Canine Gel is sold in 2Occ tubes and packaged 6 tubes
per case
9. Should puppies receive the Canine Gel?
A. Yes. A puppy is born with a digestive system completely
free of all bacteria A contest begins between the beneficial and
disease-causing bacteria for dominance of the digestive tract and
health of the puppy. Supplemental lactic acid-producing bacteria
and yeast will stimulate the health promoting microflora and stabilize
the microbial population of the digestive tract. In addition, the
Canine Gel contains vitamins A and E to enhance the puppy's health.
10. What is the dosage rate for
puppies?
A. A newborn puppy should receive 2cc at birth and whenever
its feed intake is irregular. The Canine Gel can be given after
antibiotic therapy, transporting or weaning
11. Should mature dogs receive
the Canine Gel?
A. Yes. The digestive tract is the site of a constant struggle
between the health-promoting and disease-causing bacteria. Variations
from a dog's routine activities may alter the feed intake amount
or pattern, as well as diminish the immune system. The lactic acid-producing
bacteria and yeast in the Canine Gel will supplement the beneficial
bacteria. Excellent results have been reported by dog owners giving
the Canine Gel to both healthy and stressed dogs
12. What is the dosage rate for
mature dogs?
A. A dog weighing less than 50 lb. should be given 2cc twice
a week as a maintenance program Dogs weighing more than 50 lb. should
get 4cc twice a week The Canine Gel should be given whenever feed
intake is irregular due to foaling, breeding, transporting, post
antibiotic therapy, strenuous exercise or working.
13. Should I give my dog the Canine
Gel or Probiotic Pack products?
A. The Probiotic Pack has an excellent history of performance
The Canine Gel can supplement the Probiotic Pack during the above
mentioned times Supplementing with the Canine Gel allows you to
make sure the microbial dose was received by the dog. Users report
great acceptance of the product by dogs. The Canine Gel also features
vitamins A and E, which the Probiotic Pack does not contain.
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