Evidence based discussion of evidence based supplements presented at the University of Wisconsin Practical Pet Nutrition Conference Jan 21st, 2012

2. Challenges… Bug LANCE

20. What is the best seal of approval?

21. Follow your passions!

37. Liquid supplements 1 ml=180mg EPA 1ml=148mg EPA 1ml=165mg EPA

38. Capsule Forms (OTC & Veterinary) 391 mg EPA/capsule 325mg EPA/capsule 250 mg EPA/capsule

39. Challenges: Cost for large dogs Directions: For Adults, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal. Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 1 Softgel Amount Per Serving - % Daily Value:* Calories 15, Calories from Fat 15, Total Fat 1.5 g - 2%*, Saturated Fat 0 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g **, Monounsaturated Fat 0 g **, Cholesterol < 5 mg - 1%, Fish Oil 1,400 mg (1.4 g) - **, EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) 700 mg - **, DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) 280 mg - **, Total Omega 3 Fatty Acids 980 mg - **. *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. **Daily Value not established. Other Ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Food Glaze. Contains <2% of: Enteric Coating (Sodium Alginate and Stearic Acid), Ethylcellulose, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Mixed Natural Tocopherols, Soybean Oil. Contains fish (Anchovy, Mackerel, Sardine) ingredients .

40. Challenges: Compliance 294mg EPA/cup 300 mg EPA/cup 390 mg EPA/cup

60. If cats do agility should they get joint supplements???

69. Probiotics/prebiotics

80. Challenges: which organisms Nutramax Proviable DC® Purina Fortiflora ® VSL#3 Form Paste/capsule packet packet Number of organisms 5 billion/capsule 758 million/pkt 458 billion/pkt Species Enterococus faecium Lactobacillus acidophilus L bifidum L bulgaricus L casei L plantarum Streptococcus thermophilum Enterococcus faecium SF-68 Bifidobacterium breve, B longum, B infantis Lactobacillus acidophilus, L plantarum, L paracasei, L bulgaricus Streptococcus thermophilus.

83. Challenges: cost Purina Fortiflora Nutramax Proviable VSL #3 Other human products organisms 785M 5B 450B 1B to 36B Cost for 5 billion organisms $2.50 $0.25 $0.02 ?? Published Veterinary research Y Y N N

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