{"title":"Best Sellers","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"dr-bradys-dental-prothyroid","title":"Dr Brady's Dental - The natural way to clean teeth","description":"\u003ch6\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Brady's Dental is a vital addition to the canine dental market. It contains seaweed which studies show removes tartar from your dog's teeth in 5-8 weeks, reducing odour from the mouth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDr Brady's Dental is a vital addition to the canine dental market. It contains seaweed which studies show removes tartar from your dog's teeth in 5-8 weeks, reducing odour from the mouth. However, the concern to date has been the high heavy metal and iodine contents of such plants, both fluctuating with where they are harvested. In terms of heavy metals, we have found the cleanest source of hand-harvested, organic seaweed possible which we verify for you in the lab (see www.dogsfirst.ie for results of your batch). To this we add pure, organic EU Chlorella which helps bind most remaining heavy metals in the gut. Activated charcoal inhibits much of the iodine being absorbed while naturally derived selenium methionine boosts thyroid function*. In this way, Pro Thyroid is expected to have the lowest heavy metal and thyroid impact of any comparable product on the market. \u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE DO NOT USE FOR PETS WITH HYPERTHYROID \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eORGANIC SEAWEED\u003c\/strong\u003e: this product contains some of the finest seaweed available for pets. Hand-picked on remote, family-owned farms in the wilds of the Atlantic, the plants are then washed in cool, fresh water which decreases impurities such as heavy metal and salt content. Finally, it is repeatedly ground to a soluble form, making for better absorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOOL DRIED FOR BETTER TARTAR REMOVAL\u003c\/strong\u003e: Normally, animal feed is dried with heat. Our seaweed is icool dried (39oC), better preserving the polysaccharides that remove tartar from your dog's teeth. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTAIN REMOVAL?!\u003c\/strong\u003e In another first for the pet dental market,activated charcoal has long been used by the industry for stain removal (this is the yellowing of their teeth with age, an unavildable consequence of life, in that way staining is different to tartar which is caused by a lack of abrasion).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e UNRIVALLED BAD BREATH CONTROL:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charcoal has a dual function in this product. First, it binds impurities in the mouth that can result in foul breath while peppermint, studies show, can inhibit biofilm formation in the oral cavity, where the bad bacteria live, making it handy in the battle against periodontitis, gingivitis, and of course halitosis (bad breath!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRO THYROID\u003c\/strong\u003e: This product is thyroid-protective for 3 reasons. They are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e LOW-IODINE CONTENT\u003c\/strong\u003e: Iodine is pivotal to good health but too much for too long might be a concern. To combat this, we do not use true kelp in this product (very high in iodine). We use a lower iodine seaweed (\u003cem\u003eAscophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e) and then use activated charcoal which binds excess iodine before your pet can absorb it, meaning your dog won't absorb much over the 8wk course of giving this product daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLOW-HEAVY METAL CONTENT\u003c\/strong\u003e: Seaweed is notorious for binding heavy metals present in our seas. First, the fresh-water washing removes impurities on the outside, a crucial first step to heavy metal reduction. Next we include EU organic Chlorella which is not only deeply nutritious but its negative charge means it binds heavy metals from the gut. This means much of what may be coming in with the seaweed will be removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e LAB TESTED:\u003c\/strong\u003e We want you to be confident in the quality and cleanliness of our product, so we lab test every batch of our product so you can rest assured what we say is in the tin, is actually in the tin. Or not, more importantly!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMONEY-BACK GUARANTEE\u003c\/strong\u003e: As ever, we are so highly confident that this product will clean up your dog's mouth that we offer a money-back guarantee. If you are not happy with the effects of our product after an 8wk trial we'll refund you your purchase. No quibbles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic Atlantic Irish Seaweed, organic EU Chlorella, activated charcoal, organic peppermint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNutritional Content\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"176\" width=\"300\" alt=\"Nutritional content of dr bradys dental\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Dental_300g-01-copy-2-1-300x176.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-42442\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eInstructions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"137\" width=\"300\" alt=\"Dr Brady's Dental, Feeding Guide\" src=\"https:\/\/ukwholesale.dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-10-at-23.30.21-300x137.png\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-34960\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is a 1g scoop inside the product. The product is added to their food, working from the inside out (through their saliva). While most pets love Dr Brady's Dental it's best to start with a smaller dose and build slowly. Eg, if on 2 scoops, start with half a scoop and get up to full dose by meal 5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eThyroid\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFirst, you must understand the problem with our current understanding of iodine in dogs...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI assume if you're here looking for iodine information, you and your vet will appreciate this explanation below! It will hopefully reduce some of the fear that made you click this tab in the first place!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything we assume we know about iodine in dogs is based on studies of conical flask iodine (iodide) and kibble-fed dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike every other mineral (calcium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, magnesium, manganese, copper), the isolated, artificial, conical flask version is handled very differently by the body. The problem is artificial minerals are not chelated (bonded) to a carbon molecule. This the body does not like. Minerals are INorganic, meaning not from the land of the living. The body knows and trusts the carbon molecule; they're invited to the party, and the attached mineral gets in because they're with him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEg dogs absorb about 10-20% of the zinc or iron oxide fed to them. This is why AAFCO's pet food guidelines say we must give dogs lots, but this is incorrect. You need much less of the real stuff.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of this, when you read the iodine content of a supplement or food, that is the TOTAL iodine present in the food per 1g or 100g. But natural iodine is bound up in the food, not all of which we can digest, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lehvoss-nutrition.com\/news\/lehvoss-news\/815-natural-vs-synthetic-iodine-is-there-a-difference.html\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eparticularly in fibrous seaweed cells\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, where iodine is found.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, in vitro (done in a laboratory) digestion studies have reported the bioavailability of iodine from seaweed to be as follows: \u003cem\u003eLaminaria\u003c\/em\u003e spp (17%–28%), \u003cem\u003eSargassum fusiforme\u003c\/em\u003e (12%), \u003cem\u003ePalmaria palmata\u003c\/em\u003e (10%), \u003cem\u003eUndaria pinnatifida\u003c\/em\u003e (2%–12%), \u003cem\u003eHimanthalia elongata\u003c\/em\u003e (4%), \u003cem\u003ePorphyra\u003c\/em\u003e spp (5%) and \u003cem\u003eUlva rigida\u003c\/em\u003e (2%). In other words, only a small fraction of the iodine present is available to consumers, at most a quarter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe net result is less iodine is absorbed into the bloodstream and what is absorbed is absorbed slowly, over digestive time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not the case with isolated, conical flask iodide ADDED to pet food. Hence, studies of dogs fed either kibble OR real food supplemented with conical flask iodide \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.semanticscholar.org\/paper\/Changes-in-thyroid-in-pup-pies-fed-a-high-iodine-Castillo-Lalia\/51fc661ad13fcfd202d5918f7764fb8079b69242\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edevelop thyroid issues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow much iodine is in Dr Brady's Dental...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see from our nutritional information that the iodine content of Dr Brady's Dental is 0.07%. This means each 1g scoop contains a maximum (there will be seasonal variation here, but this is measured at the highest point of the season for safety) of 0.0007g of iodine or, more accurately, 0.7mg of iodine per 1g scoop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe recommended iodine intake for dogs (which are based on virtually zero science of any value whatsoever) is apparently 15 µg of iodine per kilogram of body weight per day. So, for example, a 10kg dog would need approximately 150µg (or 0.15mg) of iodine per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs we recommend a 10kg dog gets 1 scoop (0.7mg of iodine), it would appear dogs are getting 10 times their RDA for iodine each day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBut how much iodine is your dog \u003cem\u003eactually absorbing\u003c\/em\u003e?!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAgain, these figures are based on TOTAL iodine in the food. But as we established above, digestion studies reveal that, at a max, only  20-30% of the stated iodine figure is actually available to us, and dogs and cats can't digest plant matter like we can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis instantly drops the above figure from 10 times their RDA to 2-3 times their RDA. Not so scary. Especially when you consider\u003cstrong\u003e \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3204293\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJapanese folk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e are happily consuming 8-20 times their RDA of iodine from seaweed and fish each day, with no problems at all. If anything, they are the healthiest among us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn fact, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1208834\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ea study of dogs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e fed 15g of \u003cem\u003eAscophyllum\u003c\/em\u003e per 1kg of dry food (which is around our maximum dose) for a month found the dogs showed \"good health conditions throughout the study“, affecting neither faecal microbial parameters, intestinal immunity or nutrient digestibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd that's at the max dose. We also add activated charcoal to the mix. Not only can it whiten teeth but activated charcoal is known to bind iodine. We have included enough to bind approximately 50% of the iodine present out of the mix, meaning even less is available to your pet to absorb. Very clever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIodine, in conclusion...\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRemember, the figures your vet, pet food company and even canine nutritionist are depending on (if using AAFCO's figures...they're all we have!) are based on conical flask iodide, that is, iodine not bound up normally in food. You absolutely need to be careful here. However, natural iodine does not work the same way. You cannot absorb all the iodine on the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut still, if you’re concerned, go with a half dose of 1g per 10kg of dog. Dr Brady's Dental will still work, it will just take longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWE DO NOT RECOMMEND USING SEAWEED PRODUCTS FOR DOGS WITH HYPERTHYROID.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI was alerted to this \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/tamararubin.com\/2024\/11\/now-organic-kelp-pure-powder-super-green\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003earticle\u003c\/a\u003e recently, entitled \"Extraordinary \u0026amp; Outrageous Test Results for Now ORGANIC Kelp Pure Powder Super Green Supplement: November 2024 Laboratory Report\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese are the supplements you see sold on Amazon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe article was written by Tamara Rubin who is a multiple-federal-award-winning independent advocate for childhood lead poisoning prevention and consumer goods safety, and a documentary filmmaker. She is also a mother to two lead-poisoned children (two of her four sons were acutely Lead-poisoned in 2005).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe graphic below featuring Now Seaweed is hers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"300\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Now-Organic-Kelp-Pure-Powder-1-300x300.png\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-42918\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer graphic compares the results of Now Organic Seaweed to what is permitted in baby food according to the Baby Food Safety Act of 2021, that being her bag. They are \"action\" levels (levels that are considered safe), not maximums (beyond which we know is harmful).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe just needed something for context that was around the same weight as most dogs because, of course, in pet food land, they haven't come up with any legal (or even discretionary) maximums for heavy metals in pet food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal shocker (safe and effective).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe industry considers anything beyond \"action\" levels for heavy metals as unsafe because heavy metals accumulate in your body, wreaking havoc, driving inflammation and a whole plethora of illnesses that your doctor and vet will never think to look for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main heavy metals of concern are lead, cadmium, mercury and arsenic (there are two types of arsenic: organic, meaning naturally occurring, and inorganic, which is the really toxic stuff, think water run-off from intensive agriculture).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck out those cadmium and arsenic readings!!! Utterly, utterly, atrocious. Those readings scream the seaweed was sourced in waters polluted by intensive agriculture. Seaweed mops up heavy metals like nobody's business. Folk in the US seriously need to ask where the seaweed they're putting in themselves and their pets is coming from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"300\" width=\"212\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-09.48.47-212x300.png\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-42920 aligncenter\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is our latest lab report for Dr Brady's Dental. You can see the difference, when compared to this Now supplement and the action levels in baby food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"83\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-12-18-at-09.47.10-300x83.png\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-42919 aligncenter\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*That is a TOTAL arsenic reading we present here. We need to tease apart organic and inorganic arsenic in the next test. It's a horribly pricey thing to do but I know have deep need to ensure our products are cleaner than baby food!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIrish seaweed is among the cleanest in the world. The west coast of Ireland is underpopulated, free of industry, intensive farming and boat traffic, and thus, the waters are very clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd we take more steps to ensure your pet's safety over the recommended 5-8wk feeding trial to get those teeth clean. First, we use all organic, EU sourced ingredients where possible in all our Dr Brady's range. That helps massively. But we also include EU organic Chlorella which is there to bind any remaining heavy metals from the mix, making Dr Brady's Dental product surely one of the lowest if not the lowest heavy metal seaweed product on the market for pets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs you can imagine, these tests are fairly pricey, so folk don't tend to do them, but we'll be doing them twice a year for our dental product (as it's 70% seaweed), to give you some peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI have to. This stuff has my name on it. They will only ever be the best I can do. It would be too damaging to put out anything less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you see that sword and shield, I want you to KNOW your pet is in good hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"210\" width=\"207\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/DRCB-logo-plain-no-bg-295x300.png\" class=\"wp-image-42921 aligncenter\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf concerned about the heavy metal load in you or your pet, I recommend a hair test. It's cheap, effective and definitive. I truly believe any pets coming off the back of ultra-processed pet food, especially if they've been dosed heavily with parasite control or vet meds, should think about this one. Clean that slate. Regular ingestion of binders like EU Chlorella or bentonite clay WILL reduce your heavy load, which you then verify with a second hair test. It's a good idea. Something for the New Year maybe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDoes activated charcoal bind nutrients from their food?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a common one but a bit of a misconception. Charcoals adsorption process relies on VAN DER WAALS forces rather than strong ionic (+\/-) interactions. This means activated charcoal is most effective at ADsorbing (means sticks to, as opposed to ABsorb, which means drawing in) NON POLAR things (non-polar being a state where the electrons are shared equally, there is no + or - at the end of it). This means it’s not great at adsorbing stuff like Iron (Fe2+) or Calcium (Ca2+) or Zinc (Zn2+) or Copper (Cu2+) and vitamins like B and C, as they’re all polar, so good news there, but it’s AWESOME with non polar substances such as toxins, pesticides and gases and Iodine is weird in that’s it’s non polar too. So that’s first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecondly, bigger molecules (eg the nasties above, and proteins and stuff like cholesterol etc) take up the space first. Vitamins and minerals are micro nutrients, so they don’t get a look in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, if you feed a tiny bit of charcoal (this product) then the space WILL be taken up with non-polar stuff and larger molecules, not vits and mins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNow if you feed in very high dose (eg after a toxic ingestion of some chemical and you're trying to save their life) then yes, it will bind all sorts, but that's not what we're talking about there. As ever, the dose is the issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose two reasons is likely why there are zero studies showing a nutrient deficiency using a TINY amount of charcoal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnd even IF it does, seaweed and algae are two of the most nutrient-dense additions you could hope for, so it would likely take that edge off if it existed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCan it interfere with any of my dog's meds?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe can't comment on medicines prescribed by your vet, so that exact question needs to be addressed to them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor now, activated charcoal is only 2% of this product so it's a very small dose. And while it \u003cem\u003ecan\u003c\/em\u003e absorb certain nasties (as above), how much it might absorb or interfere with medicines is virtually unknown. There are some studies suggesting it can but the dose is enormous and always given \u003cem\u003ewith\u003c\/em\u003e the chemical compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest advice is that, if you (and your vet) decide to feed Dr Brady's Dental with a medicine, that they be separated by 2-4hrs, meaning the medicine has had time to be absorbed before the good stuff goes in!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is the difference between Dr Brady's Dental and Canident?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth contain Irish seaweed but there the similarities end. Unlike Canident, my new version contains organic seaweed, handpicked and washed in freshwater, which will reduce the salt content. It's also cool air dried \u0026lt;39oC, hopefully better preserving the good bits compared to normal animal feed. Unlike Canident, we add in some extra ingredients - activated charcoal, which will help reduce iodine absorption, Chlorella which will help bind any heavy metals present and therefore reduce their absorption; and peppermint, which kills off the biofilms in the mouth, improving odour. All in all, with hopefully less iodine and heavy metals and as we also add selenium-methionine from killed yeast, we expect this to be the most pro-thyroid seaweed-based pet supplement on the market, by some margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"264\" width=\"367\" alt=\"Canident v Dr Bradys Dental\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Canident-v-Dental3-300x216.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-42463 aligncenter\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DogsFirstIreland","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":50405489639755,"sku":"DRBD150","price":24.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"300g","offer_id":50405489672523,"sku":"DRBD300","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/7953\/2851\/files\/Untitled_design_20.jpg?v=1766145433"},{"product_id":"dr-bradys-yeast-defeat","title":"Dr Brady's Yeast Defeat SOLD OUT UNTIL MID OCT 26","description":"\u003ch6\u003eSummary\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAn internal yeast infection is a very underdiagnosed cause of chronic itch in dogs and cats today. But even when verified by a simple stool check at the vets, it proves tricky to shift. Dr Brady’s Yeast Defeat is a multi-pronged approach to killing this pesky invader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eAbout\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAn internal yeast infection is a very underdiagnosed cause of chronic itch in dogs and cats today. But even when verified by a simple stool check at the vets, it proves tricky to shift. Dr Brady’s Yeast Defeat is a multi-pronged approach to killing this pesky invader. There is no other product like it on the market. It works as follows:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic digests the biofilm protecting the yeast at the gut membrane.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNext, cellulase digests the protective outer layer encapsulating the now pathogenic fungi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMCT oil now penetrates the membrane of the yeast, disrupting its function while green olive leaf sets about killing it off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBentonite clay is used to adsorb the toxins emitted by the dying yeast which might otherwise sicken the recovering patient (known as a Her effect).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eSacchromyces boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e has the dual function of fighting pathogenic yeast species whilst restoring normal qut flora balance, offering longer-term protection from the disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: MCT powder, green olive leaf, bentonite clay, cellulase, dried garlic, chicory root, \u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is ALL the natural supplements we believe a dog with a stubborn yeast issue requires but it means the apparent dosage is a little higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIt is paramount that you build to this dose slow as a yeast dying off can sicken them a little\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMixing with their food is fine, but even better if it was added to some broth or even some tasty, whole-fat, natural yoghurt and given BEFORE a meal so that the enzyme works only on the yeast and not on the food, but this step isn't vital.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"406\" width=\"307\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Yeast_200g-copy-2-227x300.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-42301\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eNutritional Content\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"137\" width=\"300\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Yeast_200g-01-copy-2-300x137.jpg\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-42296\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I know if he has an internal yeast issue?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou don't. It's difficult to test for internal yeast issues in a dog. Even if your vet took a faeces sample to see if there has been a proliferation, we now know it's not so much about abundance but a change in the species present, upsetting things.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLacking a suitable test, if you have already ruled out food intolerances and \/ or that yeast issue on the surface keeps coming back, then you MIGHT have an internal yeast dysbiosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advice is thus to pop in a product like Dr Brady's Yeast Defeat which will work to reduce pathogenic yeast numbers internally in your dog.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your dog starts to improve 4-5 days after usage, great! Keep it up for a few weeks. If he doesn't, OK, at least now you can cross off an internal yeast blood off your list and move on to the next thing (FMT....as per my 5 step plan below...)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg height=\"130\" width=\"342\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/465370551_1096338131871119_4028085040964319257_n-300x114.jpg\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-42430\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do I use Yeast Defeat for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou by the symptoms. Chronic issues can take time to clear. If after 4-5 days he was improving I would keep up Yeast Defeat for at least 3 weeks. Some have used it longer. No harm, there is no nasty ingredients in there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I build to dose slowly?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf he is to get 3 full scoops a day, I would start with half a scoop one meal, a full scoop next etc. I would spend 4-6 meals (2-3 days) getting him up to full dose, watching for any signs that he doesn't like it \/ it's not agreeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use Yeast Defeat alongside probiotic products?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProbiotics are usually bacterial and targeted at bacterial dysbiosis. This is a yeast issue, different critter requiring a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere's the thing, if he has a yeast issue it likely was permitted to bloom as a result of an upset in the bacterial biome. For instance, an antibiotic is a common form of thrush in humans - you wipe out the very critters that were keeping yeast under control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, probiotics are worth a shot when trying to rectify such issues and no doubt in some cases it might work - where you boost the good guys and they take back control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, if you have been giving these already, they're not working so I would certainly pause them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce yeast are there in sufficient numbers, they have all sorts of tactics to stay there, releasing compounds that stop the good guys growing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn summary, while they wouldn't be my first option for dealing with the issue, by all means try. But if they don't work, stop and try another way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlso, if you try two approaches at the same time you won't know what the issue was, should it pop up again, dooming you to kitchen-sinking it (throwing everything at it) every time the issue rears its head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould I use Dr Brady's Gut Regen12 after Yeast Defeat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/dogsfirst.ie\/product\/dr-bradys-gut-regen12\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRegen12\u003c\/a\u003e is a product for dogs suffering recurring gut issues, think IBS\/IBD\/colitis or reflux. If you have managed to put yeast back in the box it means the good bacteria are recovering, no need to mess around with that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf the skin gets red and they seem more itchy is this die off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's impossible for us to say either way and we can't risk your pet suffering over something we have said but there is something to this - and why we introduce the product slowly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is nothing in this product that is inflammatory. If your dog's skin is getting red \/ inflamed then you might assume that the yeast is dying off. When this happens, it releases its toxins (and any heavy metals etc it was holding on to) which is known to increase inflammation (and potentially that skin issue you're seeing). It's called a Herx effect - where getting better can take a temporary toll.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe aim to avoid this effect by building to dose slowly and using bentonite clay which mops up a lot of the toxins release, lessening the effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your dog is getting inflamed and you suspect it's the product then cut back massively on the product. If on 3 scoops cut back to 1 for a few days. Things should \"cool off'\". Then build to dose slowly later. It should only happen once, an initial flurry of die off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs ever though, never go through such things alone. Consider discussing your concerns with a (natural) vet. \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.drconorbrady.com\/natural-vets\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eList here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan my dog stay on Yeast Defeat long term?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo need. The route to good health is not living on supplements. 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Organic chamomile and ginger work to settle and reduce inflammation in the gut while marshmallow root replenishes the mucous lining (where your gut flora live, which we nourish with inulin from chicory root). Activated charcoal helps to reduce bloating while Boswelia alleviates intestinal discomfort. Studies show \u003cem\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e works to reduce overgrowths of pathogenic bacteria and yeast in the gut whilst leaving the good guys alone and Chlorella binds any toxins they produce in the meantime. On the nutritional front, digestive enzymes boost nutrient absorption, Celtic salt helps replace lost electrolytes and Atlantic seaweed provides lost nutrients to any patients now suffering malnutrition-from-malabsorption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Organic chamomile, organic marshmallow, Atlantic seaweed, organic chicory root, organic ginger, EU organic Chlorella, Boswelia, activated charcoal, Celtic sea salt, DAO enzyme, \u003cem\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is ALL the natural supplements we believe a dog with a stubborn gut condition requires but it means the apparent dosage is higher. We recommend building to the required dose SLOWLY and mixing with their food some broth or even some tasty, whole-fat, natural yoghurt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/7953\/2851\/files\/Gut_260g-01copy.jpg?v=1730213922\" width=\"345\" height=\"454\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003eFAQ's\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this a probiotic? Well, it's certainly pro-biota...!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic definition of probiotic is that it's the term for the actual flora in your gut, be it bacteria or yeast or other. Thus, on a typical probiotic product, you see a list of hopefully helpful bacterial names.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut the words pro-biotic, mean \"for life\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm slowly moving away from the idea of using bacterial probiotics in gut-sick dogs. As we learn more (such as when longer-term studies of people taking antibiotics reveal that probiotics can actually result in a different kind of dysbiosis down the line when compared to those patients not taking probiotics), we realise we know very little about what's going on in there. There are 1000's of different species vying for position. Moreover, everyone's set up is different. My twin brother (I don't have one) will have a completely different gut flora to me even if we were in the same town eating the same food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo, now I focus on supporting the resident gut flora, helping them to get back on their feet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo this end, there are 12 ingredients in Gut Regen12. It is to help ameliorate the symptoms of chronic gut conditions, from dysbiosis and acid reflux to IBD and IBS. Some ingredients work to settle and reduce inflammation in the gut while others replenish the mucous lining. Some help to reduce bloating while others offer a natural form of pain relief. Some boost nutrition while others have a detox role. WE include some pre-biotics (bacteria food) but on the actual PRObiotic front, we only use one - \u003cem\u003eS. boulardii. \u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eS. boulardii\u003c\/em\u003e is fab. It's actually a yeast, normally found in the gut and it gloriously releases compounds that puts down bad bacteria and yeast, leaving the good guys alone in the process. There are a huge amount of studies behind this little guy in animals with troubled guts and to date, it seems the best \/ safest inclusion for the moment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf this advice ever changes, we will too. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use a probiotic with it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI think, first, many people end up here after a period of giving probiotics, but they haven't worked. If that's the case, they don't seem to be working, do they?!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are yet to use them, we would prefer if you didn't with this product. It confuses things. Please give this approach a go by itself. That way you can work out what's working and what's not.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DogsFirstIreland","offers":[{"title":"130g","offer_id":50405555634507,"sku":"DRBG150","price":29.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"260g","offer_id":50405555667275,"sku":"DRBG300","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0013\/7953\/2851\/files\/Group_427322143_1.png?v=1747909071"}],"url":"https:\/\/dogsfirstshop.ie\/collections\/best-sellers.oembed?page=2","provider":"DogsFirstIreland","version":"1.0","type":"link"}