Enzymes given in capsules

[ed33935]

I would love to know who gives their pet the enzymes in capsules and not mixed with the food. How do you do this? Before eating or after? Do you find that this is effective? I'm so happy I have this group because nobody at my Vet seems to know much about this.

Thanks in advance.

[Judith]

Hi.
I give Nate Chemeyes Enzymes capsules. I give them a few minutes before he eats. They have worked perfectly for him. I import them from the UK. Hope this helps

[ed33935]

Hi.
I give Nate Chemeyes Enzymes capsules. I give them a few minutes before he eats. They have worked perfectly for him. I import them from the UK. Hope this helps

Wonderful to know. How did you arrive at a dose amount? Don you have a link to their site? I live in Florida in the US.

[jilbert57]

Hi. I gave Mickey his enzymes in capsules right before his meal. He was 17lbs and 1/8 teaspoon per meal. I got a capsule filler on Amazon.com. If you do this you need to monitor the poop to make sure it doesn't take a bad turn. I used enzymes from Diane. The dose is 1 level teaspoon per 1 cup of kibble or 3/4 teas for 1 cup wet food.

[ed33935]

Hi. I gave Mickey his enzymes in capsules right before his meal. He was 17lbs and 1/8 teaspoon per meal. I got a capsule filler on Amazon.com. If you do this you need to monitor the poop to make sure it doesn't take a bad turn. I used enzymes from Diane. The dose is 1 level teaspoon per 1 cup of kibble or 3/4 teas for 1 cup wet food.

thank you so much, I was told by my vet a much higher dose. I suspect they dont know what they are talking about. My little Lizzie is only about 8lbs and i'm reducing the dose from what the vet said.

I will be ordering the capsules and filler as you suggest. Your information is a godsend. I'm helping her get over a urinary tract infection and EPI.

This will help tremendously.

[jilbert57]

Glad we all can help.
Please remember the enzymes have nothing to do with the weight of the dog. It goes by how much your dog eats.
You will need to get the empty gel caps also.

[Madelon]

Well your little Lizzie is adorable!! Most vets simply go by the instructions on the prescription enzyme bottles, which is incorrect. The recommended starting dose is 1tsp per cup of kibble or 3/4tsp per can food as Jill stated. Too much enzymes has the same result as not enough enzymes - loose poop. Also as Jill said, watch the poops carefully to see how your little one does with this method.

[Olesia711]

Ann, Jill and Madelon all gave you spot on advice with how to use powdered enzymes and YES you can pour the designated amount (according to how much food you are feeding that meal) into an empty gel cap. Just know that every so often.... a little more or a little less is needed... give the recommended dose suggested here a few days trial (3 to 5 days or even more day) watch the poos and then decide if you think maybe a dose adjustment is needed. Also know that sometimes too much enzymes will cause loose stools as will not enough enzymes.... so if you have to make an adjustment....especially since you are encapsulating the powdered enzymes.... it might take some trial and error... but you ahve been given a great guideline to start with

[ed33935]

Well your little Lizzie is adorable!! Most vets simply go by the instructions on the prescription enzyme bottles, which is incorrect. The recommended starting dose is 1tsp per cup of kibble or 3/4tsp per can food as Jill stated. Too much enzymes has the same result as not enough enzymes - loose poop. Also as Jill said, watch the poops carefully to see how your little one does with this method.

Thank you very much. Today was a good day. Lizzie actually is eating her EN food with her enzymes. I was shocked. She seems to like it.

[Olesia711]

Well that is INDEED good news

Wishing you continued good luck with her eating all her food and hopefully things will start to improve. Please keep us posted on her progress and just know that if you run into any more hiccups, just let us know and we will do our best to help you out!