1. What is the FastrackX Canine Gel?
A: The Canine Gel is a direct-fed microbial product containing lactic acid-producing bacteria, active dry yeast and vitamins A and E. The Canine Gel is dispensed between the lower teeth and cheek of the dog. Trial observations indicate that dogs readily place the nozzle in their mouths and love the taste!

2. What are the microbial benefits of the Canine Gel over the Nonruminant Paste?
A: The Canine Gel contains greater amounts of the lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast for stabilizing digestive tract microflora. In addition, a selected strain of Lactobacillus lactis replaces the Lactobacillus acidophilus.

3. Why include a Lactobacillus lactis strain in the Canine Gel?
A: The Lactobacillus lactis bacteria produce only one version of lactic acid. This particular form of lactic acid inhibits E Coli, a disease-causing bacteria.

4, The label ingredient list contains Enterococcus faecium. What is that?
A: The Canine Gel contains the same strain of Streptococcus faecium as the Nonruminant Paste However microbiologists have changed the name to Enterococcus faecium The performance and function are the same of the bacteria, and only the name is changed.

5, What is the shelf-life of the Canine Gel?
A: The patented carrier provides excellent microbial viability for 12 months after manufacture,

6. Is the Canine Gel flowable at cold temperatures?
A: The patented carrier provides nearly the same flowability at refrigerator temperature as at room temperature.

7. Will high temperatures effect the Canine Gel? 8. How is the Canine Gel packaged?
A: The Canine Gel is sold in 20cc tubes and packaged 6 tubes per case.

9. Should puppies receive the Canine Gel?
A: Yes. A puppy is born with a digestive system completely free of all bacteria. However, a contest quickly begins between the beneficial bacteria and disease-causing bacteria for dominance of the tract and the health of the puppy. Providing supplemental lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast will stimulate the health-promoting microflora. In addition, the Canine Gel contains vitamins A and E to enhance the puppy's health.

10. What is the dosage rate for puppies?
A: A new-born puppy should receive 2cc at birth and whenever its feed intake is irregular The Canine Gel can be given after antibiotic therapy, transporting or weaning.

11. Should mature dogs receive the Canine Gel?
A: Yes. The digestive tract is the site of a constant struggle between the health-promoting and disease-causing bacteria variations in a dog's activities from normal" situations may alter the feed intake amount or pattern, as well as diminish the immune system. The lactic acid-producing bacteria and yeast in the Canine Gel will supplement the beneficial bacteria. Dog owners report excellent results from using the Canine Gel with both healthy and stressed dogs.

12. What is the dosage rate for mature dogs?
A: The mature dog weighing less than 50 lb should be given 2cc twice a week as a maintenance program. Similarly, a dog weighing more than 50 LB can be given 4cc twice a week as a maintenance program. The Canine Gel should be given whenever feed intake is irregular due to whelping, breeding, transporting, post-antibiotic therapy, strenuous exercise or working.

13. How does the Canine Gel deliver an accurate consistent dosage amount?
A: The Canine Gel tube features a plunger lined with plastic tabs. Pressing the plunger into the barrel bends back the plastic tabs Pressing the plunger through one tab delivers 2cc of the gel. For example a person wanting to give a Labrador Retriever 4cc of the gel would press the plunger through two tabs (2 tabs X 2-c= 4cc).

14. Should I give my dog the Canine Gel or Probiotic Pack or the Liquid Dispersible products?
A: The Probiotic Pack and Liquid Dispersible are excellent products and give good results. The Canine Gel can supplement the other microbial products during the above-mentioned times. The main advantage for the Canine Gel is that by directly providing the product to the dog you know whether or not the product was consumed. Owners report their dogs love the taste of the Canine Gel and acceptance is fantastic. The Canine Gel also features vitamins A and E, which the other products do not contain.

15. Who will buy the Canine Gel?
A: Any dog owner desiring a healthy animal should give this product to their dog or puppy. Of course, breeders and kennels will buy more product than the owner of a single dog Veterinarians can incorporate the Canine Gel into their medicinal and recovery programs. Professional dog showers can give this product to their dogs before, during and after the showring for an extra edge. Hunters and livestock producers working their dogs in adverse conditions may enhance their dogs' performance with the Canine Gel.