Many pet companions have seasonal allergy symptoms, bouts of digestive

problems, joint soreness and/or ear infections. With the understanding of the sub-

clinical, and the disturbances within the blood chemistry many of the root causes of

impending serious illness and disease (even those that are stress induced) can be

identified. Then, metabolic unbalanced nutritional deficiencies, toxic conditions, as

well as those triggered by environmental conditions can be neurologically managed.

If the cause of the pet’s health problem, unbalanced blood chemistry, or food

intolerance can be identified and removed, then the pet’s body can accomplish

homeostasis, the condition in which the body’s internal environment remains

relatively constant and balanced. If you have current blood work from your

veterinarian we can use these test results to create an individualized diet plan that

meets your pet’s unique health requirements, and helps the healing process. If need

be, we can provide your veterinarian with sources for advanced Allergy, Nutritional

and Bio-Medical Blood Tests that can identify hard to detect issues and known

deficiencies that may cause future illness or disease if left unchecked.

Pet Nutrition Systems does not advocate self-diagnosis or treatment, but

encourages you to incorporate a holistic approach. Take charge of educating and

empowering yourself with the right information. Pay attention and make choices that

will provide your pet companion with the best opportunity for optimum health and

wellness.

Holistic pet nutrition focuses on improving and correcting the total physiological and

biochemical functioning of the body. By correcting deviations in the blood chemistry

at the sub-clinical level, the veterinarian and pet owner is able to assist in achieving

the optimum state of a pet’s health.

In a Holistic approach to pet nutrition, sub-clinical deviations in blood chemistry are

related to physiological, metabolic and biochemical malfunctions. These

malfunctions have been found to indicate specific nutritional deficiencies. This

provides the basis for making appropriate nutritional adjustments in the formulation

of your pet’s diet.

We often tend to forget, or never knew, that food can have either a healing influence

or a slow acting, poisoning effect on our pets. We have all seen evidence of the

damage caused by eating foods our pets can’t tolerate or are allergic to. The wrong

foods can trigger and/or aggravate ailments such as irritable bowel syndrome, skin &

coat problems, auto-immune diseases and organ disease.

What is Food Intolerance?

Food intolerance, also known as non-allergic food hypersensitivity, is an adverse

reaction to a food or an ingredient that occurs every time the food is eaten,

particularly if consumed in large quantities. Food intolerance is not a true food

allergy. Food allergy requires the presence of Immunoglobin E (IgE) antibodies

against the food, whereas food intolerance does not. Intolerance can result from the

absence of specific chemicals or enzymes needed to digest a food substance.

Food intolerance is much more common than food allergy. The onset of symptoms is

usually slower and may be delayed by many hours after eating the offending food.

The symptoms may also last for several hours or several days.

Signs and symptoms of food intolerance

Food intolerance is more chronic, less acute and often more difficult to diagnose

than a food allergy. Symptoms vary greatly. They can include:

*General symptoms - fatigue, joint pains, eye leaking, elevated body temperature.

*Gastrointestinal symptoms – mouth ulcers, bloating, nausea, vomiting,

intermittent diarrhea and/or constipation, irritable bowel syndrome.

*Skin symptoms - rashes, hair loss

In the National Research Council's 1985 report there are hundreds of research

studies cited from schools of veterinary medicine, dog food companies, and

independent laboratories. Each of these studies pertains to a single nutrient, ie;

vitamin A, calcium, copper, etc. With each research study, when two or more

breeds were used, it showed their nutritional differences. Very noteworthy is the

following fact: In the entire 1985 report not one research study cited showed

two breeds to have the same nutritional requirements for any one nutrient.

When selecting a new diet or food for your pet it is important to ensure that the

breed or mixture of breeds are considered. The ancestral foods eaten for thousands

of years do have an effect on the nutrient need for each individual dog.

Once you identify what region or combination of regions your pet is from you will be

better able to choose the correct formulation. Most food allergies and intolerance are

to non-ancestral foods and processed food. Avoiding these foods and food

processes will give your pet a much better chance at optimum health.

Herein, we have narrowed it down to eight Regional Breed Groups to establish an

evolutionary basis for diets appropriate for a variety of breeds. Each group on the

next few pages has its own unique list of foods native to the region. These foods

would have been the original nutrition sources and make up the base for the nutrient

requirements of the breeds developed in that region. Suggested protein sources are

also listed to help you choose the best Pet Nutrition System’s whole food retail

formulation to match your pet’s general nutrient needs. Bottom line is: when canines

are fed a whole food diet made up of regional foods specific to their breeds ancestral

development, they are less likely to develop food allergies, digestive disorders and

auto-immune issues.

When selecting a new diet or food for your pet you need to ensure that all critical

ancestral nutrients are satisfied and in balance. Switching to our species specific

whole food diet will provide a balanced dietary plan specific to your pet’s needs.

Once you have indentified which region or combination of regions your pet is from

you will be better able to select the correct formulation for them to eat. Remember,

most food allergies and food intolerances come from feeding non-ancestral

processed food. Avoiding these foods and certain types of processed food will give

your pet a much better chance at achieving a long and healthy life.

Asian Breeds: The Asian cultures eat foods that are a blend of pork,

Fresh Water Fish, Chicken, turkey, poultry, beet pulp, wheat, oats and

rice. Dogs from this regional group should be fed a diet high in fiber and

carbohydrate content. Fish, poultry, pork and lamb, along with steamed

tubular vegetables, including beans and whole grains such as brown or

wild rice, carrots and leafy greens should form the base of a sound diet

for breeds from this regional group. Avoid foods containing potato,

avocado, ocean fish, beef or lamb. (Salmon, Turkey, Chicken, Boar)

Euro-coastal Breeds: The primary food sources were elk, caribou, fish,

whale fats, wheat, and dairy products. The combined effect of the foods

from this geographical area resulted in the development of a breeds

which require a diet low in carbohydrates yet high in fats. Like the

Labrador Retriever, many of these breeds have a difficult time

assimilating beef fat but thrives on poultry fat, fish oil, or vegetable fat.

These breeds should eat whole foods that contain fish, poultry, lamb,

turkey, broccoli, carrots, peas, sweet potatoes, blueberry, cheddar

cheese, cottage cheese, garlic, cinnamon and extra virgin oil.. Avoid

beef, beets, corn, and soy. (Chicken, Turkey & Salmon)

Field Hunting Breeds: one of the oldest pure-bred regional groups

known, with a written history that dates from a time before the 1012.

This is a time when field hunting was how men living in the plains fed

their families. these individual dogs requires high carbohydrate diet.

They tend to burn calories at an exceptional rate during times of stress

or work. The primary food sources would have been beets, potatoes,

yams, wheat, corn, rabbit, deer and poultry. Thus a blend of these

foods, which are high in carbohydrates and have a high fat to protein

ratio, would be the ideal base diet for the Beagle. Avoid foods

containing fish, rice, beef, beef by-products, horse meat, or soy.

(Chicken, Turkey & Bison)

Non Coastal European Region: The nutritional environment of 12th

Century Constantinople would have provided meats of beef, poultry,

goat, and fish. The fruits would have included the fig, orange, and olive.

The predominant grains of the area were barley, a wild rice and wheat.

This nutritional combination played a major role in determining the

dietary requirements of these regional breeds. One result is the

requirement for a high fat and oil content in their food from vegetable

oils. Another is its need for proteins that are high in methionine and

leucine and lysine (from the fish and poultry meat sources). These

regional breeds should eat food that contains a blend of poultry, fish,

lamb, avocado, and wheat for this breed. Avoid blends that contain beef

by- products, soy, yellow corn, and beet pulp. Many breeds from this

region have shorter colons than other regional breeds which require .

The right blend of all three types of ingredients is essential to prevent

bloat and adequate nutrient absorption. (Beef, Chicken, Boar & Salmon)

North American Coastal: These breeds, developed in close

association with water, not surprisingly thrive when fed a diet rich in

water foul and fish. Duck, salmon (which are very high in their fat to

meat ratio),and other aquatic proteins rich in fatty acids provide vital

nutrients for these breeds. They should eat food blend that is high in

poultry fats. Its protein should be from poultry as well. The food should

contain brown, not white rice, potato, yam, kale and wheat. It is best to

avoid foods that contain beef or bison, lamb, beet pulp, or soy. (Turkey,

Chicken & Salmon)

South/Latin America Breeds: Rain forests and jungles of Mexico and

South America provided the native food supplies for this breed. Tropical

fruits such as mango and avocado were plentiful in this environment and

would have been a staple of the dietary intake. Meats were rodents or

wild boar and poultry. Today's dogs from this geographical region should

eat a diet that contain a blended with poultry, wild rice, broccoli, tomato

and mango. Avoid feeding beef, or beet pulp to these breeds. (Chicken,

Turkey & Bison)

Sight Hounds: The history of these breed can be traced for centuries

with a set of breed standards first established in the 1500's. A sight

hound hunts by running down and holding the prey until its human

hunting partner arrived. The prey they hunt ranged from the Russian

wolf, which is a large ferocious beast in its own right, to deer and small

game animals such as rabbit. To hunt this range of prey these breeds

need to be strong and courageous, yet also possess extreme speed and

agility. Native or ancestral food supplies for this breed would have been

wolf, deer, boar and other small game animals. This area also provided

the high fiber grains of wheat and alfalfa. The Sight hounds should eat

foods that blend beef and boar meat with wheat, broccoli, yellow squash

and green leafy vegetables. Avoid feeding white rice, soy, beet pulp, or

fish. (Beef, Bison, Chicken & Turkey)

Use you common sense when evaluating which region or vocation your

pet’s ancestors may have come from. Certain breed herded cattle,

different guided sheep and knowing which will go a long way in being

able to create a diet plan for your pet.

If you need help in selecting the proper recipe feel free to email or

contact us at: 570.266.1224

NON-GMO PET FOOD

As responsible pet caretakers, we have the right to know what we are

feeding our pet companions. One of the most important choices anyone

can make is whether or not to feed pet food containing GMOs (Genetically

Modified Organisms, also referred to as genetically engineered

ingredients). Because GMO’s are pervasive in our pet food supply most

familiar processed pet foods sold contain them. Pet food manufacturers

are not required to label them. Many Americans are not even aware that

most of the cheap grains are GMO and it is highly likely that they are in

your pet’s favorite food and snacks. For more in depth information

download our in-depth Canine Nutrition Guide.

When selecting a new diet or food for your pet you need to ensure that

all critical ancestral nutrients are satisfied and in balance. Switching to a

species specific whole food diet to provide a balanced dietary plan

specific to your pet’s needs. For healthy pets, select from our natural

and organic HOLISTIC WHOLE FOOD formulations. Choose from

BISON, CHICKEN, BEEF, TURKEY and SALMON in Natural and

Organic varieties enhanced with locally grown herbs, fruits and

vegetables. Both are available in Meatballs ( 8- 2oz. per package) and

Loaves (1- 26 oz. per package). Minimum order (3) packages. Frozen,

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