It is possible to have to much of a given anti-oxidant, too little or not have the correct pairing of nutrients for them to work together. When your pets diet is failing to give you healthy results these immune boosters may help to fight.
Others benefits are help in fighting: arthritis, autoimmune diseases, cancer, dermatitis, epilepsy, heart disease, obesity.
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
Vitamin E: 400 IU twice daily
Cold-extracted Green Lipped Mussel or Fish Oil
25,000 IU of Marine Carotene
Vitamin C with bioflavonoids: start at 500mg and work up to3,000mg by increasing in increments of 500mg weekly.
If your dog develops a loose stool, back off by 500mg and maintain the level.
Nutritional yeast
Lecithin granules
Milk thistle
One-half teaspoon of bee pollen (optional but great nutrients)
Hemp/CBD Oil (from legal & reputable supplier)
Herbs are to boost the immune system and fight bacterialinfections
Olive Leaf Extract
Astragulus
Cat's Claw
Garlic
Paud'Arco
Grapefruit Seed Extract
Flax seed oil (organic) gel caps
Neem & Turmeric capsules
Plant based digestive enzymes available at health food shops.
Garlic
Stimulates the immune system, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, anticancer, antioxidant, antitumour, lowers blood pressure. One segment/clove of a fresh bulb given in food 1-3 weekly.
GSE
Citricidal: antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic – traditionally used to help maintain correct balance of intestinal flora. Make sure it is Grapefruit SEED Extract, not Grapeseed extract which can be toxic to dogs.
Olive Leaf Extract
Antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antioxiant.
ColloidalSilver
Mineral Solution: boosts immune system, antiviral, antibacterial, natural antibiotic.
Neem
Neem stimulates immune system, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, antiparasitic. Can treat allergies, arthritis, cancer, heart disease, stress, skin issues, encephalitis plus more.
Honey
Anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antifungal, antiseptic. Manuka honey esp antibacterial. Great healing agent internally and externally.
Nosodes
Homeopathic treatment to provide protection against viral or bacterial disease.
L-Glutamine
Useful in:
• IBD, Colitis, IBS and other gastric problems
• Cachexia (muscle wasting) in cancer
• Wound healing
• Ulcers
• Reducing muscle loss due to MD, arthritis and certain autoimmune disorders
• Immune system boosting and possible antioxidant properties