What does Digest & Rest help with? Digest & Rest was created to help dogs that suffer from digestive upset, constipation, reflux and hunger nausea. It is also ideal for managing anal gland problems. If your dog has a very sensitive digestion then this blend is ideal if you are intending to make any changes to the diet and will make any transitions much smoother.
It has a very neutral taste and smell, so will not be off putting to even the fussiest dog and can be “hidden” in tasty food for the really suspicious, picky eater.
Here are a list of some of the ingredients in Digest & Rest and why they were specially chosen.
Marshmallow - Marshmallow root contains around 35% mucilage, which is a slippery substance to ease irritation of the mucous membranes. This makes it ideal to soothe an irritated throat, gut discomfort or tummy troubles. It is also invaluable for managing reflux and hunger nausea, which can occur just after eating or in the early hours of the morning when the dogs stomach is empty. Marshmallows strongest affinities are with the digestive system, respiratory and urinary tracts.
Chamomile - Chamomile is chosen for its antispasmodic properties as well stimulating digestion as it is quite bitter tasting. Chamomile is also relaxing, so helps if the upset tummy is caused by an anxious, excitable, stressed mind.
Fennel - Fennel is useful for expelling intestinal gas and helping to ease stomach cramps.
Psyllium husks - Psyllium are husks from the Plantago ovata species. They provide a form of soluble fibre which when in contact with water forms a soothing gel which passes through the digestive tract. The husks add bulk to the stools and helps with constipation, diarrhoea and aids in correct emptying of anal glands. Psyllium is also a useful prebiotic to encourage good gut bacteria.
How to use: Digest & Rest is a very versatile blend to use and you can adapt it to suit your specific dogs needs. The measured amount can be added to wet food and stirred in and for dried food it is recommended that you add a splash of water to the powder and stir into a paste before incorporating into the food.
For easing reflux. If your main reason for choosing this blend is to ease reflux or perhaps your dog is recovering from a cough, there are a number of ways to use this blend for maximum effect. If the powder is made into thick paste with a little warm water this starts to release the mucilage which will coat the mouth and oesophagus as it is consumed. You can try adding this paste to the food or alternatively some dogs benefit from a tiny meal or snack with Digest & Rest in shortly before the main meal is given, so experiment with this to see what most benefits your dog. Small snacks could include a raw egg, plain cottage cheese, natural live yoghurt or a splash of goats milk.
For support with hunger nausea aka hunger pukes. Some dogs can experience hunger nausea in the early hours of the morning and may bring up some frothy, slimy vomit or start to retch as they experience an uncomfortable nausea. As long as they are well in themselves and have no other symptoms to suggest something more serious is going on, then feeding a very small meal or snack in the evening which contains the Digest & Rest can often ease these symptoms over night and into the early hours. Small snacks can be those listed above or a tiny portion of their main meal set aside fo this purpose.
Happy Customer Review
“Our French bulldog now sleeps all night, without the constant air licking, coughing, retching and regurgitation. I never want to be without Digest & Rest” Happy dog and happy owner.
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