Dogoteka DiaGiar supplements for dogs and cats to improve intestinal health, N60

A new complementary feed for dogs and cats designed to maintain a normal intestinal condition. It is a formula rich in essential oils associated with natural extracts, which helps to maintain the physiological health of the intestines thanks to its antiseptic, anti-dyspeptic and antioxidant functions. INDICATIONS: normal intestinal health of the dog given in case of infection caused by Giardia canis Active substances ESSENTIAL OILS are organic, highly fragrant substances obtained by extraction (usually by distillation) from herbs and medicinal plants called aromatic. When extracted, they appear as oily, liquid, volatile and fragrant substances, just like the plant from which they come. Despite being called oils, their molecular structure is very different from common vegetable oils in the kitchen. These are substances of complex composition, found in the form of small droplets in flower petals, fruit peels, resin, tree bark and roots. The amount depends on the species, climate and soil type. Pharmacologically speaking, essential oils have a purely bactericidal function: they have the ability to kill microbes. For this action, EAs are divided into: basic bactericidal essences - characterized by a marked and persistent antibacterial effect (eg cinnamon, thyme); medium bactericidal essences - with various antibacterial effects (e.g. pine, eucalyptus, lavender, geranium); germicidal soil essences - the bactericidal effect depends on the soil in which the microorganisms develop. They also have an antiviral, antioxidant, antispasmodic and sedative function. Therefore, with a strong bactericidal effect, essential oils have an aromatic index; this determines the power of their bactericidal action. The value is between 0 and 1, the closer to 1, the higher its power. The GA (bactericidal potency) value is assigned by examining the aromatogram (which relates the inhibitory effect of the corresponding EA to that of the EA with the highest bactericidal potency). CINNAMON ESSENTIAL OIL - obtained from Cinnamomum zeylanicum, a plant of the Lauraceae family; it is extracted from the leaves by steam distillation, yielding a dark yellow liquid with a pungent and sweet odor. The main components are: trans-cinnamic aldehyde, cinnamyl aldehyde, benzaldehyde, phenylethanol, borneol, eugenol, coumarin and cinnamic acid. Depending on the raw material (leaves or bark) from which the essential oil was obtained, the ratio of the two main components, eugenol and cinnamic aldehyde, varies greatly. In this case, the oil obtained from the leaves is rich in eugenol (10-95%) and cinnamyl aldehyde - 1-5%. Various studies have shown that cinnamon essential oil has antimicrobial properties against bacteria, yeast, and mold. Its use in feed and supplements is safe as it is classified as a "GRAS" (Generally Recognized As Safe) substance. Therefore, it has antiseptic properties and has a powerful broad-spectrum antibacterial effect; in fact, internal use is useful for mycosis, fermentative enterocolitis, diarrhea caused by intestinal infections and parasites. TEA TREE ESSENTIAL OIL - Tea tree essential oil, pale yellow in color, is obtained from the leaves of Melaleuca alternifolia, a plant in the Myrtaceae family. It is a compound well known for its medicinal and cosmetic uses due to its antiseptic, antifungal and antiviral properties. This shrub grows exclusively on the coast of Australia, near water. The name Melaleuca comes from the Greek mèlas - black and leukòs - white, due to the contrast between the dark green leaves and the white bark. Aborigines described it as "nature's most versatile healer"; In fact, the oil, originally extracted from the crushed leaves, was used by indigenous Australian tribes as an aromatherapy agent to treat infections. Chemically, the oil is mainly composed of terpene hydrocarbons (especially monoterpenes) and sesquiterpenes, which have volatile and aromatic properties, and related alcohols. The composition of the oil to qualify as tea tree oil, 1996. regulated by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO); whereas, although the oil contains more than 100 compounds, ISO states that the first 15 compounds (e.g., terpinen-4-ol, α and γ-terpinene, 1,8-cineole, α-pinene, limonene) are required for the designation "tea tree oil." Regarding the entire class of essential oils, the antimicrobial activity of tea tree is mainly attributed to its content of terpinen-4-ol; this is due to the ability to denature the proteins of the cytoplasmic membrane of microorganisms. GARLIC ESSENTIAL OIL - Garlic (Allium sativum L.), a species of the Alliaceae family, native to Central Asia. Bulbs contain alline, a sulfoxide compound that gives bulbs their characteristic aroma and flavor. Both fresh garlic and its essential oil are used in the food industry as natural antimicrobial agents, flavoring agents and antioxidants. The essential oil obtained by distillation mainly contains: dimethyl trisulfide, diallyl disulfide, diallyl sulfide, diallyl tetrasulfide, 3-vinyl-[4H]-1,2-dithine, allyl disulfide and methylallyl trisulfide. The antimicrobial properties of the oil are due to the different diallyl sulfide derivatives it contains; these derivatives are formed as conversion products of allicin under the action of heat during distillation. In fact, in sulfur compounds, a higher number of sulfur atoms results in higher antimicrobial activity; this explains the good antimicrobial effect of garlic. LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL - essential oil obtained by distillation from the tops of the inflorescences of Lavandula angustifolia, a plant of the Labiate family. Lavender is one of the most popular and commonly used essential oils; there are many botanical species that correspond to the genus Lavandula, but only a few can be considered "medicinal": Lavandula angustifolia, known as English lavender; L. stoechas, known as French lavender; L. latifolia, Mediterranean lavender; and L. intermedia, which is a cross between the two species. Different lavenders have almost identical traditional uses and very similar basic chemical constituents, including: linalyl acetate, linalool, β-caryophyllene, trans-β-ocimene, cis-β-ocimene, lavandulyl acetate, and terpinen-4-ol. Linalool and linalyl acetate are the most common compounds and are responsible for most of the typical essential oil properties. It has antibacterial, antifungal, carminative (digestive smooth muscle relaxation), anti-inflammatory, sedative properties and appears to be effective topically on burns and insect bites. PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL - obtained by steam distillation from Mentha piperita, a plant of the Lamiaceae family. It is an essential oil particularly rich in menthol (a plant-specific monoterpene) with a small amount of sesquiterpenes; mainly consists of: menthol (38.45%), menthone, 1,8-cineole and neomenthol. It has a variety of beneficial effects including: Stomachic (Stomachic is the historical term for a drug that tones the stomach, improves its function and increases appetite. Although many herbs have a stomachic effect, modern pharmacology does not have an equivalent term for this effect), Carminative (Carminative: expels gas from the stomach or intestines to reduce flatulence, abdominal pain), Cholagogic (stimulates bile secretion) and antispasmodic effect; useful in flatulence, flatulence, indigestion, colitis, diarrhoea, spasms, and, in general, in disorders connected with the digestive system. It is an excellent antibacterial agent; like other essential oils, it has extremely effective bactericidal properties, especially neutralizing various strains of bacteria, from staphylococci and proteus vulgaris, which cause enterocolitis and urinary tract infections. Antioxidant and more, it is considered an excellent remedy against intestinal worms, as it promotes the natural elimination of parasites in a short period of time. VITAMINS - Vitamins are very important bio-regulators because together with hormones they control all physiological processes directly and indirectly through enzymatic mechanisms. According to their solubility, they are divided into fat-soluble (stored in the liver, a reserve of the body), which dissolve in fat and apolar solvents, and water-soluble (they do not accumulate in the body, so they are necessary daily with food), which dissolve in water and polar solvents. All vitamins are responsible for specific tasks, and their deficiency can cause malfunctions in the body. VITAMIN E is a fat-soluble vitamin (α-tocopherol), very common in the plant world; and animal tissues contain vitamin E in small doses. It is the most common among vitamins and has antioxidant properties, fights free radicals and promotes cell renewal. In fact, it is considered the physiological antioxidant par excellence, which protects vitamin A and saturated and unsaturated fatty acids from self-oxidation. This vitamin is also involved in synthesis and metabolic processes; it has surface-active properties and is necessary for the genesis of many enzymes and coenzymes, ascorbic acid and nucleic acid synthesis. It can also increase the body's tolerance to toxic substances. HERBAL EXTRACTS - nowadays herbs are used to preserve the well-being of humans and animals; they can be used as they are in the kitchen as spices; in the preparation of herbal teas, specific nutritional supplements, veterinary, cosmetic and other products. Each part of the herb used (leaves, flowers, seeds, bark, roots, etc.) is called medicinal. Medicinal herbs contain a phytocomplex, i.e. a set of active substances that characterize the properties of a plant that cannot be reproduced by chemical synthesis. The synergistic action of the phytocomplex's active substances guarantees the plant a number of properties that its individual components do not have. PEPPER - special processing of the Piper nigrum fruit of the Piperaceae family (the grains are harvested just before they are ripe, left to ferment and dry until they take on their characteristic shriveled black appearance). Originating from India, black pepper is a widely used and well-known spice. The chemically active and most important substance of the spice is piperine, an alkaloid that makes pepper an excellent stimulant, tonic, improves stomach function and stimulates the secretion of gastric juice (facilitates the digestion process or the absorption of nutrients - useful for getting the maximum benefit from the food you eat. It also contains many mineral salts such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, selenium and iodine, as well vitamins such as E, A and some B. Also, various types of pepper are used to treat parasitic diseases and as an antibacterial agent. PUMPKIN SEEDS - Pumpkin seeds, collected from some plants of the Cucurbitaceae family, are important for their anthelmintic properties. They consist of fat (about 40-50%), which contains essential fatty acids such as alpha linoleic acid (omega-6); carbohydrates (24%) and proteins (30-37%), containing all 9 essential amino acids. The lipid fraction of the seeds also contains high concentrations of bioactive components such as: phytosterols, carotenoids, tocopherols and phenolic compounds; They exhibit antioxidant activity and play an important role in reducing lipid peroxidation and maintaining physiological immune well-being. In addition, they are rich in essential trace elements such as K, Na, Cr, Mg, Zn, Cu, Mo and Se. It is also very rich in vitamin E, but above all cucurbitin, a valuable amino acid with healing, anti-inflammatory and especially anthelmintic properties, which cause parasites to detach from the intestinal walls, thus facilitating their natural elimination. CHIOS MASTIC is a resin obtained from the sap of the plant Pistacia Lentiscus (Mastic pistachio), belonging to the Anacardiacee family. By cutting the bark during the balsamic period (spring), it is possible to collect sap, which coagulates in nodules or tears, transparent and yellow, with a characteristic balsamic smell, bitter and sour taste. The resin mainly contains essential oil (contains: alpha-pinene, beta-pinene, beta-myrcene), bitter substance "masticin", tannins, masticonic acid, masticoresins, masticainic acid and triterpene alcohol. It has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It has an anti-inflammatory effect: mastic resin is used to relieve inflammation in the digestive tract and protect stomach cells. Useful antiseptic: has a disinfecting and antibacterial effect, useful in case of diseases, especially of the oral cavity. Finally, an antioxidant because it contains monoterpenes that act as free radical scavengers. BEE PRODUCTS - various hive products resulting from the work of bees, usually include: honey, propolis, pollen, royal jelly and waxes. These are various substances that are usually of plant origin; some of them are later enriched by various processes of bee work or even digestion (for example, propolis). The biological properties recognized for bee products are mainly associated with an important amount of phenolic compounds (especially flavonoids). Phenolic compounds in various forms are the main components responsible for the functional properties associated with many foods, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, antiviral, anti-inflammatory and cardioprotective. We can add hive products to these foods because they contain phenolic compounds that the bees have collected from the plants they collect nectar from. One 900 mg tablet contains: Blend of essential oils 80.5 mg - cinnamon - 29 mg - tea tree - 22.1 mg - garlic - 9.8 mg - lavender - 9.7 mg - peppermint - 9.7 mg Pepper (Piper nigrum) tit. 95% 3 mg Pumpkin seed powder 125 mg Chia mastic 75 mg Beekeeping products 75 mg Vitamin E (acetate) 50% 5 mg Doses and method of use For cats - 1/4 tablet For dogs from 5 to 10 kg - 1/2 tablet Dogs from 10 to 20 kg - 1 tablet Dogs from 20 to 30 kg - 2 tablets Dogs from 30 to 40 kg - 2 1/2 tablets Dogs weighing more than 40 kg - 3 tablets The tablets are given directly in the mouth or mixed with feed. Packaging: DiaGiar 60 tablets of 900 mg A possible color change is a typical property of the preparation associated with plant derivatives.