FAQ’s
PUPtection
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SUPPLEMENTS
Introducing the Transform K9 Detox Program
The Transform K9 Detox Program is a groundbreaking supplement pack designed to detoxify, nourish, and rejuvenate every aspect of your dog’s health. Ideal for dogs of all sizes, ages, and breeds, this program is highly recommended for any dog facing health issues. Created by Dr. Bradford, the program is based on the exact protocol he used to naturally and holistically address various illnesses and everyday discomforts in his own animals. He has streamlined his extensive list of supplements and home remedies into four easy-to-administer powdered supplements, which, when combined with a whole food diet, deliver remarkable results.
The Transform K9 Detox Program includes:
- Transform Vibrant Flow: This nano-charcoal based supplement helps detoxify the body by eliminating waste, by-products, and harmful materials. It also protects vital organs from the adverse effects of medications and vaccinations by neutralizing harmful chemicals and foreign organisms.
- Transform Green Juice: A nutrient-rich green juice formulated with spirulina, wheatgrass, and kelp. This supplement energizes cells, supports thyroid health, repairs tissue damage, enhances digestion, and boosts the immune system.
- Transform Purification: An herbal blend combined with powerful montmorillonite clay, designed to soothe, cleanse, and repair organ tissues. It is especially beneficial for dogs with liver, kidney, and other organ-related issues.
- Transform Power Probiotic: A potent blend of 16 probiotic strains that promotes healthy gut bacteria, combats harmful bacteria, boosts immunity, aids in detoxification, and alleviates symptoms of candida such as allergies, itchy skin and coat, inflammation, and digestive problems.
Give your dog the comprehensive care they deserve with the Transform K9 Detox Program, and help them achieve optimal health and balance.
Yes, you can administer all of our supplements at the same time. Since our supplements are only available in powder form, they mix seamlessly into both wet and dry dog food, making it easy to incorporate them into your dog’s diet. Adjusting the dosage is simple: you can easily add more or less depending on your dog’s individual needs and size.
For your convenience, especially if you’re using multiple supplements, we suggest mixing a small amount of each powder into a Ziploc bag. This way, you can prepare a larger batch of the combined powders and serve it as a single dose. This method not only saves time but also ensures you’re providing a consistent dosage without the hassle of measuring each powder separately for every meal.
Yes, our supplements are carefully formulated to work harmoniously with your dog’s medications. They do not interfere with the efficacy of prescribed treatments; instead, they enhance their effectiveness by providing essential nutrients and support. Our supplements help bolster your dog’s overall health and well-being, potentially reducing the risk of side effects associated with medications. By supporting key bodily functions and improving metabolic processes, our supplements ensure that your dog’s body can handle medications more effectively, promoting a more balanced and resilient system.
To maintain your puppy’s optimal health and development, providing a high-quality, balanced diet is essential. Additionally, incorporating supplements can address specific nutritional needs that may arise as they grow. For example, a daily multi-vitamin like Transform K9 Green Juice is highly recommended for puppies. This supplement is formulated to deliver a comprehensive range of essential vitamins and minerals, which are crucial for supporting healthy tissue development, strengthening bones, and promoting overall well-being.
Transform K9 Green Juice contains key ingredients like spirulina, wheatgrass, and kelp, which are known for their health-boosting properties. These ingredients help ensure that your puppy receives the necessary nutrients to support their immune system, enhance digestion, and maintain energy levels. Using such supplements alongside a nutritious diet can help bridge any gaps in their nutritional intake, ensuring your puppy grows up strong and healthy.
As dogs enter their senior years, their nutritional requirements evolve, and supplements can be beneficial in addressing these specific needs. Transform K9 Green Juice is specially formulated to provide higher concentrations of essential vitamins and minerals that aging dogs require to maintain optimal health. Arthritis is a common issue among older dogs, and to support joint health, we suggest incorporating Nimble K9: Hip and Joint into their daily regimen. This supplement is enriched with glucosamine, which can help alleviate arthritis symptoms, support joint function, and improve mobility.
Furthermore, if your senior dog’s diet isn’t entirely balanced or if they have specific dietary restrictions, adding a high-quality vitamin and mineral supplement is recommended. This helps ensure that they receive all the necessary nutrients to prevent deficiencies and maintain overall well-being.
The omega-3 fatty acids, antioxidants, vitamins, trace minerals, and immune-boosting natural ingredients in Glisten K9: Skin & Coat work synergistically to enhance your dog’s skin health and coat condition. These nutrients help to reduce inflammation, improve hydration, and support overall skin integrity, contributing to a shinier, healthier coat and reduced dryness or irritation.
For dogs with more severe allergy symptoms, Eternal K9: Dog Allergy Supplement offers a specialized formula designed to address intense allergic reactions. This supplement includes high-potency ingredients aimed at combating the effects of allergens on the skin, reducing itchiness, redness, and discomfort. Together, these supplements provide comprehensive support for managing skin and coat issues and improving overall well-being in dogs experiencing allergic reactions.
Yes, proper supplementation can significantly support your dog’s digestive health and improve overall intestinal function. For optimal results, consider Transform K9 Probiotic GI Support, which is designed to enhance the digestive process and help your dog absorb more nutrients from their food. This probiotic supplement introduces beneficial bacteria to the gut, promoting a balanced intestinal environment and improving digestion.
If your dog suffers from chronic or severe diarrhea, V-Flow: Activated Charcoal for Dogs is an excellent choice. This supplement acts as an intestinal adsorbent, effectively binding to and neutralizing toxins and harmful substances in the digestive tract. V-Flow is highly regarded by veterinarians for its ability to alleviate diarrhea and manage gastrointestinal disturbances, providing your dog with much-needed relief and supporting a healthier digestive system.
DEHYDRATED DOG FOOD
Yes, all of our supplements can be given simultaneously. Our supplements come in a powder form, which makes them incredibly versatile and easy to mix into any type of food, whether it’s wet or dry. This powder format ensures that you can easily adjust dosages based on your dog’s individual needs—simply increase or decrease the amount as needed.
For convenience, especially if you’re using several different supplements, we suggest mixing a small portion of each powder in a Ziploc bag. This allows you to create a single combined dose for your dog, saving time and reducing the hassle of measuring out each supplement individually. Once mixed, you can add the combined powder to your dog’s meal, ensuring they receive all their supplements in one easy serving.
If you have any specific questions about dosage adjustments or mixing techniques, feel free to reach out to us for personalized guidance.
For a dog weighing approximately 60 pounds, you will typically require one 6-pound bag of food to last around a month. This calculation is based on feeding your dog twice daily, with each meal portioned from the 6-pound bag. Keep in mind that this is a general guideline, and actual consumption may vary depending on factors such as your dog’s age, activity level, metabolism, and specific dietary needs. For the best results, monitor your dog’s weight and adjust the feeding amount as needed. If your dog is highly active or has specific health requirements, you might need to adjust the quantity accordingly.
The advantage of feeding your dog PUPtection’s food is the flexibility it offers compared to other brands. Many commercial dog foods are packed with “empty carbs,” meaning they contain primarily starch and synthetic vitamins that offer little real nutritional value. This often leads to the need for strict feeding guidelines to manage your dog’s weight, as these foods can leave dogs feeling perpetually hungry despite their calorie content.
In contrast, PUPtection’s dehydrated food blends are made from clean, nutrient-dense, whole foods that are more easily digested and absorbed by your dog’s body. You may notice that your dog eats less and produces less waste (poop) because our food is rich in vitamins and minerals that are effectively absorbed. Our feeding guidelines serve as recommendations rather than rigid rules, as each dog’s needs can vary based on factors like weight, size, age, and breed.
Typically, the recommended amount is about ½ cup of rehydrated mix per 10 lbs of body weight per day, divided into two meals. Adjustments may be needed based on your dog’s specific needs and your judgment. Additionally, pre-mixes might require extra protein, such as chicken, beef, or turkey. Add approximately 1 oz (2 tablespoons) of protein for every ½ cup of pre-mix. Refer to the chart below for more detailed feeding guidelines:
Dog’s Weight | Amount to Feed (may be split into 2-3 portions)
- 1-10 lbs: ¼ – ½ cup
- 10-20 lbs: ½ – 1 cup
- 20-50 lbs: 1 – 2.5 cups
- 50-100 lbs: 2.5 – 5 cups
- Over 100 lbs: 5 – 7 cups
Our complete food recipes are crafted with a premium blend of 100% real freeze-dried meats and air-dried fruits and vegetables. We take pride in using only natural, non-GMO ingredients that are Certified Kosher by Blue Ribbon Kosher, ensuring that your dog’s food mirrors the quality of homemade meals. All our ingredients are raw to preserve their natural nutrients. For optimal nutrition, we air-dry our fruits and vegetables at carefully controlled temperatures. This process retains essential enzymes and vitamins that can be lost in conventional cooking methods, while still providing the convenience of a shelf-stable product.
**Yes, you can prepare batches of food for your dog in advance, whether for a few days, a week, or even a month. To determine how much mix you need, simply multiply your dog’s daily feeding amount by the number of days you plan to prepare for. For convenience, you can also prepare a larger batch by taking a few pounds of the mix, adding 2-3 times the amount of hot water, and feeding your dog the daily portion from this batch until it’s depleted.
For storage, here’s how you can keep the food fresh:
- Refrigeration: Rehydrated food can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days. Ensure it is kept in an airtight container to prevent contamination and maintain freshness.
- Freezing: If you need to store rehydrated food for a longer period, you can freeze it for up to 30 days. Portion the food into meal-sized containers for easy access and defrost as needed.
- Dehydrated Mix: If the food remains in its dehydrated form, it should be stored in a clean, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. In these conditions, it will stay fresh for 2-3 years. Dehydration is a natural preservation method that eliminates moisture, which inhibits bacterial growth and helps maintain the food’s quality over time.
By following these storage guidelines, you can ensure that your dog’s food remains nutritious and safe to eat, whether it’s freshly prepared or stored for future use.**
Certainly! Every one of our food and supplement formulations is meticulously created by Dr. Bradford DVM, in collaboration with a team of veterinary and animal nutrition experts. We ensure that each product is nutritionally complete and balanced to meet all your dog’s health needs, avoiding the use of synthetic vitamins, artificial preservatives, colors, or flavors.
Our approach emphasizes the use of premium, natural ingredients, carefully selected to deliver optimal nutrition. Each blend undergoes rigorous quality control to maintain the highest standards of safety and effectiveness. By focusing on whole, unprocessed ingredients, we ensure that your dog receives the best possible nutrition to support their health, vitality, and overall well-being. Our products are designed not only to meet but exceed the dietary requirements of healthy dogs, promoting their longevity and quality of life.
Certainly! Our food mixes provide a solid foundation of essential nutrients, but adding extra protein and other ingredients can further enrich your dog’s diet. For protein, consider incorporating lean meats like chicken, beef, turkey, or fish. A good guideline is to add about 1 oz (2 tbsp) of meat per ½ cup of our mix to ensure balanced nutrition.
You can also diversify your dog’s diet by including other nutritious ingredients such as eggs, beans, or lentils, which add extra protein and fiber. Pureed vegetables like pumpkin or sweet potato are excellent for boosting fiber content and adding natural vitamins.
For those who enjoy getting creative in the kitchen, you might try making a “doggie meatloaf” by combining ground beef or turkey with eggs and our Original Pre-Mix. This can provide a fun and tasty variation to your dog’s meals.
If your dog is particularly picky, substituting water with chicken or beef broth can make the food more appealing due to the added flavor and aroma. Just ensure the broth is low in sodium and free from additives.
Feel free to experiment with these additions to find what your dog enjoys most and to ensure they’re getting a well-rounded and satisfying diet.
Absolutely! PUPtection’s dehydrated food was specifically formulated to support dogs with a range of acute and chronic health issues. Its blend of nutrient-dense, whole foods is naturally anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting, designed to be easily digestible and reduce the body’s toxic burden. This diet is particularly effective in managing and improving conditions like allergies, skin and coat issues, digestive problems, and oral health concerns.
When combined with our detoxifying supplements, this food helps to halt the progression of various ailments and promotes overall well-being. For dogs experiencing symptoms related to poor diet—such as persistent itching, dull coat, bad breath, irregular or foul-smelling stools, and oral health issues—PUPtection’s food offers a comprehensive solution. Our food supports not just symptomatic relief but also contributes to long-term health improvements by providing balanced nutrition and reducing the impact of harmful dietary elements.