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+ Should I be concerned about the histamines in your food?
Histamines, which are a type of biogenic amine called a monoamine, are produced during the fermentation process as food starts to breakdown. The body’s Monoamine Oxidase System is very efficient at removing them from the body. The only portion of the population that may become sensitive to daily ingestion of fermented foods are those taking medications that are MAOI.
+ With grass allergies, will it affect my dog when feeding grassfed animals?
No, it won’t. All proteins have a different structure and, therefore, the body treats them differently. Similarly, if a
pet has a chicken allergy, it doesn’t make them any more likely to be allergic to eggs.
+ My pet is unable to tolerate a specific protein or food. Will they be able tolerate it in your food?
We have a lot of dogs and cats that are allergic to a specific protein or ingredient, that can tolerate the same food in our products just fine. This is because the protein structure of the food is altered during the fermentation process, which can cause some pets to no longer have a reaction to that same food once it has been fermented. This is not the case in all pets, but it’s quite common. If you are wanting to test for an allergic reaction, we recommend adding a small amount of our food in question to the current food being fed for 3-5 days. Typically an allergic reaction would present itself by then.
+ My pet is lactose-intolerant. Can I feed them your milks?
Most likely, yes. While it’s possible for your dog or cat to be intolerant to fermented raw milk, it’s very unlikely.
In most cases, these concerns pertain to pasteurized dairy. Pasteurization damages the enzyme lactase – this enzyme is required to digest the milk sugar lactose. Having no lactase in pasteurized milk makes for digestive distress and lactose intolerance. Pasteurized dairy is very hard to digest wherein raw dairy and especially fermented raw dairy is very easy to digest. This is because none of the vitamins, minerals, proteins, fats, and enzymes have been denatured. It’s also because the fermentation process predigests those very lactose sugars.
+ When should I be concerned regarding a pet having diarrhea?
Typically, pets can have a single episode or more of loose stool or diarrhea as their microbiomes are changing because of the introduction of good bacteria into their systems. Diarrhea symptoms can be quite varied. Of course, frequency, urgency and loose watery stools are the classic signs, but if your pet has recurring episodes of diarrhea that doesn’t seem to be resolving after 3 days, and to avoid the high risk of becoming dehydrated and you notice any lethargy, or a fever or change in behavior, you should call your veterinarian.
+ My pet is constipated. What should I do?
With any change to a diet, a digestive system has to adjust. We suggest feeding or adding more of our fermented
raw milks to the diet as our milks have high-count of probiotics.
+ My pet is pooping considerably less. Is this normal?
Yes. Pets on our fermented raw food will typically have much smaller and firmer stool than they would on other foods. They also might poop less often, perhaps only once a day or every other day. This is due to the fact that there is virtually no waste in our food. Every ingredient that goes into our formula has a specific purpose and is in its most bioavailable form, meaning it’s able to be completely absorbed and utilized by your pet. Less waste going in means less waste coming out.
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