Nupro Nutri-Pet Research Nupro Dog Supplement, 5-Pound

Taking into consideration that there is no single Perfect supplement for any creature - human or otherwise, Nupro has much to be proud of. Unlike many other supplements Nupro is manufactured here in the United States from first quality sources. Recent findings that Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer.Who has sourced out the manufacturing of Pet-Tabs to India, along with the newly published report by Consumer labs that levels of lead approaching the toxic zone have been discovered. Nupro is based on a whole food concept. You very well could feed your dog nothing but Nupro and expect most nutritional needs to be met. However specific proteins and essential vitamins and trace minerals would be missed.I mention this only to re enforce that although Nupro isn't a replacement for a healthy diet - it can enhance what ever food you are currently feeding your pooch. As a dog lover who has never been without a dog or three for 50 plus years. I have been making my own dog food for over thirty. Long before the was an Internet I was teaching myself all I could about canine nutrition. My self education continues - and I remain highly suspect of any commercial dog food. Especially if you consider that out of literally thousands of brands and sub brands - there are a mere 14 considered safe and healthy. Since the founding of Nupro some 25 years ago there has never been a single instance of a recall, tainted ingredient or other unfortunate mishap. Using palatable desiccated (powdered) liver as a base Nupro adds the following: 1) Kelp - rich in trace minerals and iodine Kelp is proven to improve glandular functions and provide a rich source of natural vitamins A, B1, B2, C, and E. 2) Amino Acids and Enzymes - proven to strengthen the immune system in dogs and humans. 3) Flax Seed - Great source of Omega 3 Fats. Unlike fish oils no smell and what is more, no chance of mercury. 4) Lecithin - long applauded for it's effect on brain, nerve and healthy liver function. 5) Allicin (highly condensed garlic oil) Proven to fight cardiovascular disease. A powerhouse of anti oxidants. 6) Lactobacillus Acidophilus - Helps regulate the digestive system, reduces gas, bloating and stomach upset. Can compliment the use of whole fat yogurt for those who use it. Nupro is in powdered form and does not need to be refrigerated. Over the past year, I have exchanged emails with founder and she is eager to answer any questions and support any claims with factual studies and information.My only real concern with Nupro is that I believe the initial dose recommendations are far too excessive. The company would benefit by adding label information addressed to those dogs with sensitive stomachs and or digestive problems. But common sense should prevail. Never overload a new ingredient to any dogs diet. Acclimation should be reduced to the smallest denominator. Rather than one large scoop (included) I would advise a teaspoon at most for dogs over 50 lbs and significantly less for smaller dogs. For finicky eaters Nupro can be mixed with a little warm water to make a gravy - and who doesn't like gravy? By adding Nupro to your dogs diet you can expect to see: 1) Dramatic improvement in the coat. More shine and less shedding. 2) Less stomach upset 3) Firmer stools 4) Higher balanced behavior and more energy 5) Improved breath Nupro is an excellent time proven product.Used conservatively in the beginning both you and your beloved pooch and or pooches should experience an overall improvement in many areas of your dogs overall health and well being.

I had read many reviews on this and researched other supplements before purchasing this. I purchased two 30oz containers to try as I had read a review stating they didn't see any results till after the second canister was near completion. First about our dog and why we wanted to try a supplement. We have a twelve year old Beagle. Almost two years ago he started having problems with his hips. Vet said he has mild arthritis in his hips due to his age. He stopped jumping on the couch to sit with us. He had to be picked up when he wanted on the couch. He would hurt himself going up and down stairs and would limp after. About six months ago he started to scratch himself and as the days went his scratching gradually increased. It got to the point he was licking and chewing on himself. Also his coat did not have the softness and shine it use to have. Back to the vet, says his skin is very dry and he is probably having a reaction to something in our house. The vet would give us this or that and nothing helped is just masked his problems. So, we ordered Nupro and put in 1/2 cup with the included scoop with his food twice a day. I want to say we didn't notice any change in him till right at the end of the 30oz container. He was itching less and at times would jump up on the couch on his own. Not all the time but we where helping him up less. He was no longer in pain after going up and down the stairs to go outside. By the end of the second container we where no longer helping him on the couch. He has no problems jumping up and down on it and is now running up and down the stairs when he goes out and comes in. Unless the grass is wet he hates to get his paws wet. I know some hunting dog we have. As for the itching, we have not seen him scratching himself like he was. He no longer licks and chews on himself. His coat is softer and has the shine back. One other thing he does that he never did, he tries to get into his dog food and has figured out how to open the dry storage container. So now it has to be locked up. Guess he really likes this stuff. A couple things about this product others have complained about that I will agree with but I am ok with. It did change the color of his whiskers but an off colored whisker or two for a healthy dog is a great trade off. Also you can smell his breath from 20 feet after he eats the supplement. Again I am fine with that. I am just glad he is feeling so much better. If you are on the fence about this I say give it a try but give it time. If it doesn't work for you just don't buy it again. But after our two 30oz containers 1/2 through the second and seen the change I ordered this 5lb container and will be buying it from now on.

My poor dog has spent her life scratching herself half to death while meanwhile I've spent the same amount of time, 13 years, looking for the cause. I've tried every "healthy" kibble on the market and none of them make any difference. Vets have claimed allergies to grass, etc. and not food but I was pretty sure it was from her food. So I started feeding her two home cooked ingredients, meat and sweet potato, and after about 6 or 7 months, lo and behold, her skin is a normal color and not flaming red, and the really good news is she's stopped scratching!!! And she seems to be feeling better than ever! The vet said I needed a supplement because this food would not be enough nutrition for her. I had noticed her fur was not shiny any more and seemed dry and lackluster. So I shopped around and found the Nutri-Pet and took a chance. She liked it a lot more at first than she did after awhile. I followed the instructions of giving her more at first and less later on so that helped. I only give it to her 4-5 times (meals) a week and that seems to be enough. I also don't put it right on her food. I mix it with a little water just enough so it's not a powder anymore. You can use cool or warm, same result, and put it in her bowl next to her food. She seems to like it much better that way. I tried putting it in a separate bowl but then she wouldn't touch it. If it's in her bowl along with her food she'll eat it. If it's right on her food, she won't, and she'll look up at me like, "Really?? You actually expect me to eat this??" Pretty funny! The vet also said she needs extra calcium so I also use a powdered calcium supplement and that might be cutting the strong flavor of the Nutri-Pet even more because with that in it she eats it right down without hesitating at all. This is a dog who refuses to eat salmon oil so she's kind of picky. If your dog is experiencing loose stools or gastric upset it's probably because you're giving them too much too fast. Instead of assuming the product is bad for them and then giving it a bad review, try giving them less and increasing it very slowly. It's possible that ANY change in a dog's diet can upset their system, unless it's done in small increments. I believe this is one of the healthiest supplements out there and I'm confident it's helping her. She seems even more lively and even healthier. Her coat is definitely a lot healthier. Some of the unhappy reviewers only gave their pet two or three weeks and then were dissatisfied with the results. It took a couple of months to see any significant change in my dog so it's not magical and it won't happen over night.

Great product

I was glad to find this on Amazon because it is cheaper than buying from the pet store. My dog seems to like the taste and the ingredients look good! It does seem like his paws are less itchy and irritated after being on the supplement. I would give it five stars. If it were more concentrated the serving size is huge for a 20-30 pound dog and therefore I go through it very quickly

We started adding this to our Pittie’s raw food as a topper, and they absolutely love it! My dogs are currently 12, 14, and 16 years old, and keeping them active and healthy in their senior years is my top priority. This powder mixes perfectly with their raw meals, acts as an amazing high-value flavor booster, and gives me peace of mind that they are getting all their essential vitamins. Highly recommend!"

Living in the Southern California desert, my cattle dog displayed itchiness as soon as we rescued her. I’ve been giving this supplement to her for a year at the recommendation of a friend. In that time, her coat is fuller, and she rarely scratches. I recommend this powder to anyone who’s vet agrees that the dog needs such a supplement.

I had been giving my two girls (German Shepherds) a different kind of supplement when someone just happened to mention this one. I checked it out and discovered that it's just LOADED with all kinds of vitamins, minerals, enzymes, and other things for healthy pups, so I bought a 5 lb jar. One of my dogs has a bit of a finicky appetite, the other one will eat just about anything. They both love it. I, personally, think it smells revolting, but then I'm not eating it. It makes me happy to see my girls lapping the stuff up (I make a gravy, which actually is more like a pudding) and pour it over their dry kibble and mix well. It's only been a couple of days so that's probably not enough time to see any results, but I am hopeful it will help with skin allergies, which they both have. Oh, and we had a Vet appointment the other day, and when I mentioned I was giving this to the girls, the vet seemed pleased. I'm definitely going to continue giving my girls this supplement. SEPTEMBER 13, 2016 So it's been a little over a year since I first tried this supplement, and my girls are still loving it. In fact, they go absolutely nuts while I'm fixing their "supper" and they gobble it right down. One interesting thing I noticed this year: One of my girls was having serious skin issues on her tummy and chest regions for a few years. The vet said it was Staph. I don't know if this is a coincidence or not, but this summer she has no sores. None. Nothing changed except for putting Nupro in with the dry kibble. Needless to say, I was thrilled, and am hoping that we've seen the end to the painful and itchy sores.

NuPro has two versions, one is more focused on joint health but both have worked noticeably on all of the dogs we’ve had in our lives. The glucosamine element stays in their system longer than a pill would and the two larger gigs we had definitely benefitted from NuPro.

Great product - all four of my dogs love this over their food. Best mixed with some warm water into a gravy before adding to food. My dogs sit patiently waiting for me to pour this over their food and feed them. Dishes now always cleared, whereas previously, two of the mini schnauzers would have left a lot of their food.

Two out of 3 dogs love it! I use this product to supplement a kibble and home-diet combination. I find the product mixes well with their food and it is quite palatable. My dogs now have healthy skin, shiny coats, lots of energy and did not experience digestive upset when introduced to the product. I think Nupro Dog Supplement is a high-quality way to add essential vitamins and minerals to my dogs' diet. I believe that so long as the dog is willing to eat it - s/he will derive health benefits from the product..

I add this supplement to home-cooked food and I noticed that my dog's coat is shinier and she LOVES it! She's a picky eater (she would stave before she touched kibble), but she liked this right away and she looks disappointed now that I ran out. The ingredients are very wholesome and natural, and this helps support her diet of cooked food + raw bones.

Have used this over several years with many dogs. The dogs love it and many minor skin and digestive issues were resolved with this supplement. Shiny coats, clear eyes, good energy can all be attributed to adding this supplement to my fresh, homemade dog food. It's affordable and love that it comes in large sizes as I care for anywhere from 6 to 19 dogs at a time.