I Present To You The 2017 Litter.....

CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE TO OUR FOOD.....

CHANGES HAVE BEEN MADE......
As always NoVACAIN Kennels is constantly learning and furthering our education when it comes to our dogs but especially the health and well being of our dogs.  We have been in the lab for the last 12 months figuring out if our dogs do better on a completely raw diet or on a raw/kibble mix or a kibble with our raw food being semi-cooked. One thing I can say first is when we cook our raw meals we are able to pack more nutrition into a smaller amount of food providing a higher more dense dog food for our dogs. Secondly we feel that some items are better off being kept raw for example our chicken necks. The chicken necks provide two different beneficial aspects as well as nutrition, one being that the crushing of the necks by the dogs helps clean their teeth by scrapping the plaque away and two clumping together when the dog passes a stool to help keep the dogs anal glands suppressed and clean without having to go to the vet to have this done. Another thing that we found is that our semi-cooked meals last longer in the freezer as well as in the refrigerator after being thawed over our raw products. The reason we say semi-cooked is because it is just that, not everything in that meal is cooked; all fruits, veggies, and herbs are still raw and crushed into a pulp to be added to the meal after it has been cooked and cooled.  So to wrap this up NoVACAIN Kennels will still carry some whole raw food items, but starting on February 1st of 2015 NoVACAIN Kennels will be providing you with a high quality wholesome semi-cooked product for your dogs; we feel that we have found the key to help our food last longer without the use of preservatives while still providing your dog with better nutrition over your conventional commercial pet foods.
A LIST OF ALL ITEMS WE WILL CARRY WILL BE LISTED SHORTLY!

Coconut Oil

COCONUT OIL:


Feed regularly to pets, coconut oil has multiple benefits:

Skin Conditions

**Clears up skin conditions such as eczema, flea allergies, contact dermatitis,and itchy skin

**Reduces allergic reactions and improves skin health

**Makes coats become sleek and glossy, and deodorizes doggy odor

**Prevents and treats yeast and fungal infections, including candida

**Disinfects cuts and pro...motes wound healing

**Applied topically, promotes the healing of cuts, wounds, hot spots, dry skin and hair, bites and stings

Digestion

**Improves digestion and nutrient absorption

**Aids healing of digestive disorders like inflammatory bowel syndrome and colitis

**Reduces or eliminates bad breath in dogs

**Aids in elimination of hairballs and coughing

Immune System, Metabolic Function, Bone Health

**Contains powerful antibacterial, antiviral, and anti-fungal agents that prevent infection and disease

**Regulates and balance insulin and promotes normal thyroid function

**Helps prevent or control diabetes

**Helps reduce weight, increases energy

**Aids in arthritis or ligament problems

Integrative Veterinarian and Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. Karen Becker, says “Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) have been shown to improve brain energy metabolism and decrease the amyloid protein buildup that results in brain lesions in older dogs. Coconut oil is a rich source of MCTs. I recommend 1/4 teaspoon for every 10 pounds of body weight twice daily for basic MCT support.” Why not give coconut oil a try and introduce it to your dog? It offers many benefits for your dog and is a more sustainable and less toxic source of oils than fish.

But as with anything MODERATION is the key!!!! Its like Lard in a Jar!!

Jones' Mei Xiang von NoVACAIN 6wks Old

Vegetables Fruits Herbs........

It is important that vegetables and fruits are crushed, minced, or pureed in order to release the contents contained inside the cell walls; it’s a fact that dogs do not digest cellulose well.  These are veggies and fruits that I feed on a normal basis followed by a little facts about each:

Carrots- Contains vitamin A, B, C, D, E, G, K, potassium, calcium. I use carrots as the base and add a few others to vary the juice daily.

Celery- Contains organic sodium helps maintains fluidity of the blood and lymph’s. It also is helpful for arthritis, water retention, urinary problems, and chemical imbalances.

Yellow and Green Squash

Beets- Contains copper, manganese, potassium. It builds red corpuscles as well as tones the blood. Add once a week due to beet's having cleansing properties.

Collard Greens- Contains vitamin A, C, potassium, chlorophyll

Kale- has the same nutrients as cabbage, helps with digestive disorders

Zucchini- high in water as well as potassium, manganese, and antioxidants like vitamin A and C

Sweet Potato- high in fiber and packed with vitamins A, B5, B6, 

Pumpkin- Good for a few things, diarrhea, constipation and weight loss. I give my dogs 1-4 tablespoons when they have cannon butt, 4-6 tablespoons when they are constipated, and 8 tablespoons with every meal when underweight.  Pumpkin is also a great source of fiber.

Watercress- Contains vitamins A, B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B17, C, D, E, K, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iron, sodium, magnesium, copper, manganese, fluorine, sulphur, chlorine, iodine, germanium, silica, zinc, and also its a intestinal cleanser

Parsley- Is full of chlorophyll, and helps fight bad breath. Best thing about it all parts of the plant can be used seed, leaves, stems, and roots. An herb helps with oxygen metabolism with the adrenal and thyroid glands, healing for the genito-urianry tract.

Ginger-The most popular uses for ginger have been, and continue to be, stomach-related issues like motion sickness and nausea; also it’s used for inflammation and arthritis problems.

Flax Seed or Oil-

Alfalfa Sprouts- One of the highest sources of Vitamin A.

Cayenne-

Echinacea-

Garlic- Garlic contains about 30 compounds that have been found to be useful for a variety of conditions from skin disorders to cancer; holistic veterinarians recommend garlic because of its multiple health benefits. Garlic stimulates immune functions in the bloodstream by increasing the activities of killer cells. These cells seek out and destroy invading microbes and cancer cells. Dogs with suppressed immune systems or ones fighting cancer can profit from having fresh garlic added to their diet. Healthy dogs can also boost their immune system and fight to prevent cancer from consuming fresh garlic. This powerful antimicrobial and antibiotic is effective in fighting various forms of internal or external bacterial, viral, or fungal infection, including parasites and protozoan organisms. Garlic contains at least six compounds that can enhance liver function by helping the liver eliminate toxins from the body. The exact reason and extent of garlic's effeteness in preventing fleas and ticks isn’t all that clear. It may be the odor released through the dog's skin as the garlic is metabolized. Whatever the reason, there’s a lot of reports on the effectiveness of garlic as a flea and tick repellent. When using fresh garlic use this table to help you feed them an appropriate amount. 5-15 pounds- ½ clove; 20-40 pounds- 1 clove; 45-65 pounds- 1 ½ cloves; 70-95 pounds- 2 cloves; 100 pounds and over 3 cloves. Use this guide and feed your dogs every other day and taking a week long break every 5 weeks.

Lemon Balm- a calming herb that sooths and relaxes your dog, it’s a digestive add that helps with canine gas, helps with muscle relaxation for working dogs after a hard day of work, it also is a canine deodorizer, it has disinfecting properties, it also has insect-repelling benefits; 1 teaspoon for every 15 pounds, so 1 tablespoon for a 50 pound dog

Apples- Vitamin A

Cranberries-

Pineapples-

Seedless Watermelon-

Blue Berries-

Raspberries-

Info Update: 12-17-2016