Custom
Supplements in Eagle Pack Pet Foods
Probiotics
Digestive Enzymes
The Science of
Sequestering
Vitamin and Mineral Fortified
Kelp
Aqua-Ctm
Skin and Coat Conditioners
Prebiotics
Yucca Schidigera Extract
Feline Fiber Systemtm
Glucosamine Hydrochloride
Probiotics
The benefits of
Probiotics . . .
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Improves animal health and
performance.
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Protects the animal from disease—over
powers bad microorganisms/pathogens like salmonella and E. coli.
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Improves growth.
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Aids digestion and nutrient
absorption.
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Reduces or eliminates stress-related
vomiting and diarrhea.
When to Use Probiotics
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At Birth, the intestinal tract
of newborns is basically sterile, which provides the best opportunity for
introducing the beneficial bacteria found in Probiotics.
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At weaning, a young animal's
digestive system is not fully developed to efficiently change from
(mother's) milk.
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Handling, shipping,
vaccinations, grooming, weather changes and extremes, surgery and other
situations can put stress on the animal. This results in reduced appetite
and feed intake, which leads to possible weight loss.
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Antibiotic treatment often
lowers the number or growth of Lactobacillus and other beneficial microbes
in the digestive tract. Probiotics assist in the replenishing of these
beneficial bacteria, resulting in a quicker return to a balanced intestinal
microflora.
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Since many stressful situations can
not be anticipated, daily feeding of a Probiotic is recommended as a
preventative measure.
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Digestive Enzymes
The Benefits of
Digestive Enzymes
These enzymes assist in the breakdown of
feedstuffs into smaller, more readily absorbed nutrients. By aiding in the
digestive process, dogs that may be predisposed to digestive upset will have
fewer problems.
The two enzyme-bearing ingredients in Eagle Pack are Aspergillus Oryzae
Fermentation Solubles and Bacillus Subtillus Fermentation Solubles.
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The Benefits of
Dehydrated Kelp and Sequestering (SQMtm)
The Science of Sequestering
THE BENEFITS OF SQMtm
(Researched at the University of Minnesota)
Trace minerals (zinc, iron, copper,
etc.) are encapsulated in kelp protecting them from stomach bacteria and
interfering substances. Making minerals bioavailable to the animal prevents
deficiencies.
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In "A": SQMTM provided 100% of the
Vitamin A.
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In "B": 30-40% of tyhe Vitamin A was
destroyed after several months. Vitamin A will be significantly less than
when the Non-SQMTM food was made. This applies to most vitamins.
SQM "SEQUESTERING" VERSUS CHELATING
SQM metal ion SEQUESTERING and metal ion CHELATING are both processes which
protect trace minerals. CHELATION uses a tight uniform bonding strength while
SEQUESTERING uses light and tight bonding, which produces a "timed release" in
the digestive tract.
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Vitamin and Mineral Fortified
All Premium pet foods are fortified.
However, Eagle Pack Super Premium Pet Food has three unique vitamin-mineral
advantages:
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It is fortified at levels higher than
grocery-utilitarian brands, and higher than premium brands.
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The patented SQM process is unique to
Eagle Pack, as noted earlier. |
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Aqua-CTM is utilized as our Vitamin C. |
Kelp
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Provides 60 Naturally Sequestered
Nutrients
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Kelp serves as an aid to a healthy
coat—it can prevent coat thinning and discoloration.
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Our kelp, harvested from clean, cold
ocean waters, is a natural, highly bioavailable source of 60 sequestered
nutrients. Kelp promotes a healthy coat and prevents thinning or
discoloration. It also benefits the immune system, and helps to prevent
infertility and premature aging.
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Aqua-Ctm
AQUA-Ctm is manufactured from pure United
States Pharmacopia (USP) grade vitamin C. In this proprietary process the USP
vitamin C is coated and stabilized with various components to protect it from
detrimental reactions. This process is very effective in protecting the
vitamin C and increases the amount available in the pet food. Other "Esterified
Vitamin C" products are chemically modified. This type of vitamin C requires
specific enzymatic activity in the animal to utilize the compound.
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Multiple Sources of Skin and Coat Conditioners
Fatty acids aid in developing and
maintaining good hair coat and healthy skin. They can reduce skin inflammation
caused by mosquito bites and skin abrasions.
Omega-6: Omega-3 Fatty Acids—The Benefits of Omega 6:3 Balance
For decades, research has shown that Omega-6 fatty acid (linoleic
acid, from sources such as corn and chicken fat used in Eagle Pack formulas),
aids in maintaining healthy skin and hair coat.
Most brands of pet food have satisfactory levels of Omega-6. If the dog's skin
has an open cut, an abrasion, or a hot spot, high levels of Omega-6 contribute
to inflammation.
Enter Omega-3 fatty acid. When the dog's skin has been violated, Omega-3 helps
reduce inflammation.
Research indicates that Omega-6: Omega-3 ratios should be between 5:1 to 10:1.
Eagle Pack formulas fall well within these ranges.
The Omega-3 comes from fish meal and fish oil. Flaxseed, another source of
Omega-3, is included in Eagle's Power and Original Adult formulas.
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Prebiotics
CHICORY ROOT
EXTRACT, also known as endive and used in salads, further
stimulates the growth of friendly bacteria and contributes to a healthy
digestive tract by driving out pathogens like E. coli. It also aids in the
reduction of gas, which is important to large-breed dogs.
Beet Pulp is a quality fiber and also a food source for
essential good bacteria in a dog's gut. These good bacteria thrive and crowd
out the bad bacteria that cause diarrhea and vomiting. Beet pulp also gently
cleans the intestinal wall, allowing more nutrients to be absorbed. Some state
that excess amounts of beet pulp artificially reduces stool size. We include
only optimum amounts that provide the stated benefits.
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Yucca Schidigera Extract
For Reduced Stool and Urine Odor
According to tests conducted by Pet
Veterinarian Magazine, "yucca reduces stool odor by about one-third".
The extract is derived from Yucca Schidigera, a plant native to desert
regions. Selected extracts provide several benefits, including reduction of
stool and urine odor. Holistic practitioners consider it as a digestive aid,
and an aid in preventing arthritis. Improved yucca sources and our highly
digestible diets can reduce waste odor by up to 64%.
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Feline Fiber Systemtm
(Eagle Pack Hairball Formula)
This exclusive fiber system aids in the
passing of hairballs through the cat's system. Our unique combination of oat
fiber, tomato pumice and beet pulp helps pass hairballs into the litter box
and not regurgitated on to the carpet. Each of these three fibers has a
specific function.
Oat Fiber: Human grade, as used in cereals, it functions similar to beet pulp,
but also creates a lubricating effect in the form of a mucillogenous
polysaccharide in the colon to aid in hairball relief. Oat fiber varies in
length (150-275 microns) and aids in their ability to hydrate the cat's
system.
Tomato Pumice: Slightly acidic it enhances the cat's taste and swallowing
action to carry excess hair into the stomach, reducing hairballs from forming
in the throat and being regurgitated.
Beet Pulp: Aids in encapsulating the hair, enhances parastolsis moving the
hair into the litter box.
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Glucosamine Hydrochloride
Eagle Pack uses human-grade Glucosamine from a
FDA-inspected plant, which manufactures this material for pharmaceutical and
nutraceutical companies. Glucosamine rebuilds joint cartilage and improves
joint flexibility.
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