Garlic is one of those ingredients that gets a bad reputation because sometimes too much of a good thing, can be a bad thing. Our formulas have included just 1lb of raw, organic garlic per ~1500lb batch for the last 19+ years, per advice from consulting vets and nutritionists. This is a very minimal, safe and even beneficial amount.
That said, we are in the process of reevaluating our formulas and are opting to remove the garlic to give folks the option to supplement it on their own. Garlic has already been discontinued from our frozen formulas and will be discontinued from the freeze-dried soon.
Here are some of the reasons we have loved incorporating garlic in our foods over the years:
• Garlic is a tremendous stimulant for the immune system. It rouses function in the bloodstream by boosting the activity of cells to combat attacking microbes and harmful cells. Dogs with compromised immune systems or other conditions, like cancer, could certainly benefit from the right application of garlic.
• Garlic helps in detoxification. There are six components, at least, inside a garlic bulb that can help enhance liver function and help in the flushing of toxins from the body. This promotes the accretion of toxins in the body, which in turn can prevent serious conditions like cancer.
• The antibacterial and antimicrobial features of garlic are well-known. Garlic takes down various forms of internal and external bacteria, taking down viral and fungal infections along the way. It boosts your dog’s defenses against parasites like tapeworms and can help fight off dangerous little buggers known as protozoan organisms.
• Garlic also lowers blood cholesterol levels. It cuts down triglyceride levels, which makes it a great addition to the herbal arsenal of dogs with hyperlipidemia concerns.