Directions:
Dogs under 30 lbs: 1/2 tablet twice daily
Dogs over 30 lbs: 1 tablet twice daily
For use in dogs only. Veterinary use only.
Store at controlled room temperature.
The Canine Digestive System
Gastric distress is a common complaint received from dog owners. The canine digestive process can take up to ten hours as food is slowly converted into nutrients and absorbed. After food is chew and swallowed, proteolytic enzymes and hydrochloric acid from gastric glands break down proteins. In healthy dogs, secretions from mucus cells protect the gastric epithelium from damage and ensure a healthy digestive process.
The normal digestive process in dogs can be disrupted by a number of common factors. Aggressive factors include:
- Medications like NSAIDs (Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs): Deramaxx, EtoGesic (Etodolac), Metacam, Novox, Previcox, Rimadyl (Carprofen), Vetprofen, Zubrin. While necessary for the continued quality of life in dogs with arthritis, they can have the unintended consequence of of damaging the stomach lining.
- Allergens
- Diet
- Bacterial infections and toxins
- Parasites
- Stress
- Seemingly unrelated problems with internal organs like the liver or kidneys
Gastric Distress
Difficulties with the normal digestive process can quickly lead to gastric distress in dogs. Mucosal secretions decrease, limiting protection of the gastric lining from caustic acid and enzymes. Inflammation can lead to irritation and erosion of the stomach wall. If left unchecked, ulceration and other life-threatening consequences can result.
The Science and Synergy of Gastralieve Cheleated Zinc-Carnosine
Zinc-Carnosine in Gastralieve combines elemental zinc and the di=peptide L-carnosine in a chelated, stable compound with synergistic benefits. Gastralieve chelate has been shown to be nearly 3 times more effective in healing gastric damage than zinc or carnosine alone, or non-chelated zinc plus carnosine.
- Zinc has well-known wound healing properties and promotes healthy immune function to facilitate repair of damaged gastric epithelium.
- L-carnosine provides antioxidant activity to protect gastric epithelial cells from free radical damage.
- Chelated Zinc-Carnosine is structurally stable and not readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract for prolonged gastric activity.
- Zinc-Carnosine is safe for long-term use in dogs
