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Garlic Supplements for Pets

Why you should supplement your pet's diet with garlic.

Garlic has been considered by many to be a wonder food for hundreds of years, for both people and pets. Researchers have found that garlic contains over 400 different health-enhancing chemical components and compounds - a veritable all-natural pharmaceutical treasure chest! Garlic may also help protect your dog from heartworms because it repels mosquitoes. Mosquito bites are how dogs become infected with heartworms.

Garlic is believed to be a blood cleanser. It is believed to help reduce blood pressure and manage healthy cholesterol, promote good circulation and therefore help promote good cardiovascular health. It promotes a healthy digestive tract and immune system and is believed to cleanse and support the lymphatic system.

Garlic is believed to be antifungal, which means it fights or kills fungus infestations such as yeast. It is also believed to be anti-bacterial and anti-viral, which means it can help kill infection. In humans it is sometimes used to fight acne and even herpes.

Garlic is believed by some to be helpful with the following health conditions:

Natural garlic is well, natural, but it must be used carefully since it can be very strong. Garlic loses the power of its allicin when heated. Some pet owners grate fresh garlic over their pet's food but doing so may be risky since fresh garlic can be very strong. Fresh garlic can cause irritation and/or digestive problems, which can be serious. Pet owners should not use fresh garlic unless directed by your pet's veterinarian.

Easy-to-give supplements make it easy to supplement your pet's diet with garlic without the bad breath and risk of garlic being too strong. Garlic can cause allergic symptoms in a small number of people or animals who consumer it. Do not use on your pet's skin directly without instructions from your pet's veterinarian. Garlic's purest form is raw extract and proper dosage is very important.

A good quality garlic supplement, such as the one we carry, will be made of high quality garlic extract, which will provide the highest concentrations of allicin. Allicin is the most powerful medicinal compound derived from garlic and is reputed to provide the most health benefits. Garlic also contains vitamin C, B6, selenium, magnesium, potassium, calcium and manganese and flavonoids.

Our most popular garlic supplement, contains the strongest allicin content (1000 mg.) of only the freshest, pesticide free garlic, combined with 500 mg. parsley extract. Considered by veterinarians to target circulation, digestion and nerves; may purge toxins, stimulate the lymphatic system and immune system.

Garlic may be especially important to your pet after exposure to: pesticides, insulin, vaccinations, chemical worming, infection or infestation, Prednisone (corticosteroid) or antibiotics.

In most cases your pets won't get bad breath when they use it.

Many believe that taking garlic every day -- for both people and pets -- is just plain good for your health.

This information is provided for information only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional veterinary care. You should not use this information in place of qualified veterinary advice or to diagnose or treat pet health problems or illnesses without consulting your pet's veterinarian. Please consult your veterinarian with any questions or concerns you might have regarding your pet's diet, supplementation, health, symptoms or conditions. These statements are not intended to treat, diagnose, prevent or cure any condition or illness and have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.