Why use Standard Process products? Well, for one they are all concentrated whole food products. I like knowing that the vitamins and minerals come from the natural state and won’t create any toxicities of over dosage. Secondly, they grow most of their products on their own organic farm in Wisconsin.  Thirdly, they have 80 years of experience!  Lastly, the supplements will not interfere with other drugs/medications your pet may be taking. 

Have you ever taken your pet to the vet and despite a physical exam, bloodwork, and x-rays, they haven’t found a problem, yet you know your pet and you know something is wrong?  This would be a great case to start Standard Process Whole Body Support!  It is a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement that also has ingredients to support the liver, kidneys, thyroid, digestion, immune system, musculoskeletal system, adrenal glands, endocrine system, heart/circulation, and the brain. 

 

Other pets that will benefit from this product are: growing animals, pregnancy/lactation, senior animals, those undergoing stress/surgery/illness/injury and those just needing general nutritional support (well, that is nearly all pets since most are eating dried foods or canned foods that have been heated to high temperatures, destroying all the nutrients). 

 

Why are there more canine support supplements than feline support supplements?  The feline line takes into account that cats are obligate carnivores so plant material is minimized in their supplements.

 

 

 

Can canine supplements be used in cats? Absolutely!  The canine supplements come in a powder form, while the feline supplements come in a tablet form.  Some cats like to take the tablets as treats, others do better with the powder mixed in  some wet food. 

Standard Process Feline Cardiac Support

 

Supports the cardiovascular system which includes the heart, blood vessels, brain, nerves, blood, liver, kidneys, adrenal glands, digestive system (a healthy digestive system stimulated bone marrow to produce red blood cells) and bone marrow.

 

Use this product if your veterinarian has diagnosed your pet with any kind of heart disease,  arrhythmias, or abnormal blood pressure. 

 

Early detection and support prolongs survival times!

 

Some cats with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) have had their disease stabilized on ultrasound and in some cases even reversed!

Standard Process Feline Immune Support

Indications for use: infections (ex. FIV, FIP, upper respiratory), surgery, chronic inflammatory conditions, parasites, tumors/neoplasia, allergies, autoimmune disease, pregnancy/lactation, injury, digestive disorders (approximately 70% of your immune system is in your digestive system!)

 

Systems supported: thymus, bone marrow, liver, spleen, small intestine, adrenal system, general immune support. 

Standard Process Feline Hepatic Support

 

What are some of the functions of the liver?

Protein production, sugar metabolism, fat/cholesterol metabolism, production/excretion of bile, waste removal/detoxification, enzyme production, nutrient storage, processes nutrients from the GI tract

 

Indications for use: abnormal liver values, drugs that stress the liver (steroids, phenobarbitol, others), clinical signs associated with liver disease, digestive function, renal disease (liver dysfunction will put an increased demand on the kidneys to removed waste products/toxins).

 

Systems supported: Liver, small intestine, kidneys, immune system, autonomic nervous system, heart, circulatory system.

 

And yes, it does contain silymarin, the active ingredient in milk thistle!

 

 

Standard Process Feline Renal Support

 

This product has been formulated to provide balanced cellular nutrition for all components of the urinary system!

 

What are the components of the urinary system? Kidneys, ureters, urinary bladder, urethra, complementary organs and tissues.

 

What do the kidneys responsible for? Water/electrolyte balance, acid-base regulation, excretion of metabolic wastes/chemicals, gluconeogenesis, secretion of hormones, vitamin D regulation, production of red blood cells

 

Challenges: there will not likely be any significant clinical signs or changes in bloodwork until at least 70% of the nephrons (the cells that make up the kidneys) are non-functional!

 

Indications for use: increased or high normal kidney values, decreased urine specific gravity, age related changes, injury to kidneys/toxic insult, patients with liver disease that need extra support, bladder infections/inflammation

 

Systems supported: kidneys, liver, heart, bladder, bone marrow, vasculature, autonomic nervous system

How can we help cats with hyperthyroidism? 

 

Many cats with hyperthyroidism will have a decrease of the thyroid values just by using the hepatic support. Depending on the severity of the disease we may need to also use renal support and/or cardiac support. 

Feed the cats grain free wet food or raw food!

Standard Process Feline Enteric Support

 

Effects of digestive dysfunction “All Disease Starts in the Gut”: food hypersensitivity, inflammation, leaky gut syndrome, allergy symptoms, autoimmune disease, inflammatory conditions (skin, digestive system, respiratory tract, urinary tract)

 

Supports the digestive system, liver, kidneys, immune system, endocrine system and adrenal glands

 

Can help eliminate hairballs!

Feline osteoarthritis is common in cats (90% of cats over 12 yrs of age), but seldom diagnosed.  In cats, it is more likely to be more rheumatoid in nature. 

 

Consider chiropractic care, laser, acupuncture, canine musculoskeletal support, feline immune support, grain free diet and essential fatty acid support