Supplement FAQs
General Product Information | VitaGlo Daily Greens | VitaGlo Dream Coat | VitaGlo Vitamin Mineral Mix
Q: Why are Halo supplements better than other brands?
A: Halo has the same high-quality standards for our supplement ingredients as we do for our pet food. No artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or other non-nutritive fillers like so many commercial pet supplements.
Q: Do I need to use your supplements to balance my pet's diet—is the Halo food lacking something?
A: Halo foods are complete and balanced to meet AAFCO requirements for all life stages of dogs and cats. Supplements are still recommended to allow you to complement a healthy pet's diet to allow them to achieve optimal health levels.
Q: How do I know if my pet needs a vitamin supplement?
A: You should give your pet a daily vitamin for the same reason you take one—it is just good common sense. I recommend a vitamin supplement for all pets as an "insurance policy" of sorts. Pets may not get enough nutrients every day as a result of many factors: 1) In a multiple pet household one pet may challenge another for food resulting in that pet not eating his or her daily nutrient requirement, 2) If a pet has a picky or poor appetite they may not eat enough nutrients, 3) If a pet has a medical condition such as kidney or intestinal disease they may not be absorbing all of the nutrients they need from the food. Even if a pet is eating adequate amounts of a well-balanced diet, additional nutrients have been proven to benefit age-related conditions. For example fatty acids exhibit anti-inflammatory effects in a number of inflammatory disease conditions, Vitamin B can counter fatigue and improve appetite, and Vitamin C and glucosamine can often benefit arthritic patients. –Dr. Donna Spector
Q: Can all of your natural pet food supplements be used together or will I overload my pet?
A: Natural pet food supplements should be chosen for your pet's individual nutritional needs. The vitamin supplements we promote work very well together—we often recommend an alternating daily plan of the Daily Greens (an excellent all-around vitamin supplement) and the Vitamin-Mineral Mix (an excellent source of B vitamins). You may use all the pet supplements at once, or chose the ones that fit your particular pet's needs. Call or email us with your questions and we will help you consider products that are most appropriate for your pet's needs. –Dr. Donna Spector
Q: Someone recommended Flax Seed Oil as a good supplement for my pet's skin and coat. What do you suggest?
A: We recommend VitaGlo Dream Coat as an excellent fatty acid supplement for skin and coat health. It is a natural blend of six cold-pressed oils and provides many essential fatty acids (EFAs) that pets are not capable of making themselves. These fatty acids are known to play a vital role in skin health by creating a lipid barrier to block irritants and infections. These EFAs also have proven anti-inflammatory effects in numerous inflammatory medical conditions (allergies, autoimmune conditions, arthritis, skin disease, etc.). –Dr. Donna Spector
Q: Why do your Daily Greens contain raisins?
A: Our original Daily Greens recipe has more than 40 different ingredients in each small tablet and we have historically added raisins to our formulation because they are known to be high in several wonderful antioxidants. More recently it has been discovered that raisins can be toxic to some pets. Sensitive pets must ingest a fairly large quantity to become ill and there have been no cases of kidney failure documented by the ingestion of the amount of raisin included in the Daily Green supplement. Although pets across the country have been thriving on our Daily Greens for years now as currently formulated, we are researching a new recipe without the added raisins to address all possible safety concerns.
Q: Someone recommended Flax Seed Oil as a good supplement for my pet's skin and coat. What do you suggest?
A: We recommend VitaGlo Dream Coat as an excellent fatty acid supplement for skin and coat health. It is a natural blend of six cold-pressed oils and provides many essential fatty acids (EFAs) that pets are not capable of making themselves. These fatty acids are known to play a vital role in skin health by creating a lipid barrier to block irritants and infections. These EFAs also have proven anti-inflammatory effects in numerous inflammatory medical conditions (allergies, autoimmune conditions, arthritis, skin disease, etc.). –Dr. Donna Spector
Q: How long does it take see a difference in my pet's coat when using VitaGlo Dream Coat?
A: Every pet is different but often owners report changes within 7 days. Don't be alarmed if it is taking longer—significant improvements may take up to 8 to 12 weeks. Dream Coat should be used twice daily for maximal beneficial effects. –Dr. Donna Spector
Q: I'm starting my animals on Dream Coat and I'm wondering if the serving suggestions on the bottle are for daily servings or should be given at each meal?
A: Dream Coat doses are based on each meal.
Q: Should Dream Coat be refrigerated after opening?
A: You do not have to refrigerate Dream Coat once opened. We recommend you keep it out of direct sunlight and heat to prevent degeneration of the oils. If you do decide to keep Dream Coat in the fridge it may appear cloudy or thick when you remove it. This is the normal—just take it out and place it on the counter for a few minutes before you need to use it. A quick stir later and all is well. –Dr. Donna Spector
Q: How do I use the Vitamin Mineral Mix?
A: Our Vitamin Mineral Mix can be used with dry, canned, raw, or any kind of food. Mix it with water or broth and then add into canned food or pour over dry food. –Dr. Donna Spector
Q: I noticed you use Montmorillonite in your Vitamin Mineral Mix. What is it?
A: Montmorillonite Clay comes from the seabed that kelp grows in. We include it as a wonderful source of trace minerals but many other beneficial properties have been documented in people. It may help alleviate the signs of constipation and its natural antibacterial properties make it beneficial for treatment of other bowel problems in people. Other effects include the adsorption and removal of hazardous chemicals and toxins from the digestive system. –Dr. Donna Spector
“After only 2 days of the Herbal Eye Wash, my cat’s eyes really are bright, wide open and much drier. I can’t believe how quickly this product worked!”
– V. Coy, Harrisburg, PA
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