FAQs
Here you will find our Suggested Daily Use chart as well as some of the most common questions. If you still don't see the answer you're looking for, please contact us.
Suggested daily use
For use in dogs and cats, 6 months or older and weighing 5 lbs. or more. Do not use in cats with liver disease.
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Qu'est-ce qu'Ocu-GLO® ?
Ocu-GLO® est un supplément pour animaux de compagnie qui favorise la santé oculaire des chiens et des chats de tous âges. Il contient un mélange unique d'antioxydants, de vitamines et de minéraux qui agissent ensemble pour nourrir et protéger les yeux des dommages.
Quels sont les ingrédients clés d'Ocu-GLO® ?
Ocu-GLO® contient des ingrédients clés tels que la lutéine, la zéaxanthine, la vitamine E et les acides gras oméga-3, qui protègent la rétine des dommages causés par les rayons UV nocifs et d'autres toxines environnementales, soutiennent la santé de la rétine et de la macula, neutralisent radicaux, préviennent le stress oxydatif, maintiennent des membranes cellulaires saines et réduisent l'inflammation.
Comment donner Ocu-GLO® à mon animal ?
Ocu-GLO® Chewables offre une administration facile et savoureuse que les chiens adorent ! Reportez-vous aux instructions sur l'étiquette pour connaître le dosage approprié en fonction du poids de votre chien.
Combien de temps faut-il pour voir des résultats avec Ocu-GLO® ?
Le temps nécessaire pour voir les résultats peut varier en fonction de l'animal et de ses problèmes de santé oculaire spécifiques. Certains propriétaires d'animaux peuvent remarquer des améliorations en quelques semaines, tandis que d'autres peuvent prendre plus de temps. Il est important de continuer à administrer Ocu-GLO® comme indiqué et de consulter votre vétérinaire si vous avez des inquiétudes.
Ocu-GLO® est-il sans danger pour les animaux de compagnie de tous âges et de toutes races ?
Ocu-GLO® est sans danger pour les chats de plus d'un an qui n'ont pas d'antécédents de maladie du foie et tous les chiens de plus de 6 mois. Ocu-GLO® est formulé par des ophtalmologistes vétérinaires et a été minutieusement testé pour sa sécurité et sa qualité.
Puis-je faire confiance à Ocu-GLO® pour mes animaux de compagnie ?
Deux raisons très importantes pour lesquelles vous pouvez faire confiance à Ocu-GLO® :
1. Deux ophtalmologistes vétérinaires certifiés par le conseil et un pharmacien préparateur, avec plus de 75 ans d'expérience combinée en santé vétérinaire, ont conçu Ocu-GLO® et testé sa sécurité et sa saveur.
2. Les ingrédients antioxydants d'Ocu-GLO® sont tous de qualité pharmaceutique, ce qui signifie qu'ils sont fabriqués selon les directives strictes des bonnes pratiques de fabrication (BPF). Les normes GMP sont beaucoup plus élevées que celles auxquelles les fabricants de produits nutritionnels sont tenus de se conformer. Les ingrédients sont de la plus haute qualité.
J'ai lu que les raisins sont toxiques pour les chiens, pourquoi Ocu-GLO est-il sûr ?
C'est une question courante et il existe quelques articles dans la littérature à ce sujet. Il y a deux composants dans les raisins qui ont des avantages nutritionnels. Les pépins de raisin sont totalement sans danger pour toutes les espèces évaluées jusqu'à présent, y compris les chiens. Les pépins de raisin contiennent des proanthocyanidines, un groupe d'antioxydants bénéfiques pour les yeux et le reste du corps. Il n'y a pas encore eu d'effets secondaires connus sur les pépins de raisin. Cependant, il existe des composés dans la peau des raisins et des raisins secs, en particulier les variétés de fruits plus foncées, qui causent des lésions rénales chez les chiens.
Quelle est la durée de conservation d'Ocu-GLO® ?
La durée de conservation est de trois ans en raison de la manière particulière dont Ocu-GLO® est fabriqué. Parce que l'oxygène peut oxyder et décomposer les antioxydants, l'oxygène est intentionnellement éliminé de l'intérieur du Gelcap pendant le processus de fabrication via un processus d'échange d'azote gazeux.
Y a-t-il de la caféine dans Ocu-GLO® ?
Oui. La matière première extraite de thé vert présente dans Ocu-GLO® contient environ 0,3 à 0,4 % de caféine. Il y a 40 mg de matière première par gélule dans Ocu-GLO®, ce qui équivaut à 0,12-0,16 mg de caféine par gélule. Il s'agit de la quantité infime de caféine présente dans une gélule.
Y a-t-il des produits d'origine animale dans Ocu-GLO® ?
Oui, l'enrobage extérieur en gélatine contient du bœuf fabriqué à partir d'os et les acides gras oméga proviennent de sardines et d'anchois.
Si le bœuf est un allergène potentiel chez votre chien, vous pouvez utiliser les capsules et ouvrir les gélules pour laisser votre chien manger le contenu là où se trouvent les ingrédients actifs importants.
Do you offer an Auto-Ship Service?
Yes! We offer Auto-Ship Service for all of your pet's vitamin needs. Simply check the Auto-Ship boxes on checkout and select your weekly timeline.
Why are our products sometimes unavailable?
Animal Necessity’s products are made in small batches on purpose. Here are a couple of reasons why:
Ingredients Matter
Every ingredient used in our products are sourced from other small businesses. Which means we get them fresh, and in smaller quantities than the big guys. It also means the ingredients are of the highest quality because everyone involved knows exactly where they came from.
Freshness
Our products are manufactured more frequently to ensure your pet is taking in these hand selected ingredients at their freshest and most potent point. Small batches ensure that your pet's supplements were made within a couple of months of purchase. Can the big brands claim that?
You Aren't Paying for Waste
When purchasing from larger, mass manufacturers- offering mainstream products, you pay for more than just ingredients. You are also paying for unused, damaged goods, unsold products, unneeded packaging, and multiple shipping expenses. When you buy small-batch products, rest assured most of your dollars are paying for the high-quality ingredients, and not much else.
I have read that grapes are toxic to dogs, why is Ocu-GLO® safe?
This is a common question and there are some articles in the literature about this topic. There are two components to grapes that have nutritional benefits. The seeds of grapes are completely safe for all species evaluated so far, including dogs. The seeds of grapes contain proanthocyanidins, a group of antioxidants that benefit eyes and the rest of the body. There have been no side effects to grapeseeds known as of yet. However, there are compounds in the skins of grapes and raisins, especially darker varieties of the fruits, that cause kidney damage in dogs.
What is the meaning of the percentages after the individual ingredients listed (like on the Ocu-GLO® label)? Specifically Lutein Extract 20% and Omega-3 EPA/DHA 55%?
The percentages listed refer to the percentage of active ingredient in each powder that we use, not the percentage of that ingredient in the proprietary blend. For example: when you buy Grape Seed Extract it contains 95% active ingredient and 5% inert or inactive ingredient. That means that for every 1000mg of the extract that we use we only get 950mg of the active ingredient. Therefore, if we want to get 25mg of the active ingredient in Grape Seed we will need to add 27.4mg of the extract.
This conversion becomes much more important when we are referring to Lutein 20% or the Omega blend which contains only 55% EPA/DHA. One gram (1000mg) of our 20% Lutein contains 200mg of actual Lutein, the rest is inert ingredients from the plant, so we must include 5 times the amount of the actual active ingredient that we want to include. The Omega blend contains 55% EPA and DHA, so 1000mg of that blend only contains 550mg of actual EPA and DHA.
These conversions have have been carefully considered and calculated so that our product contains 100% of what we say it does. Some manufacturers do not do this and may give you 25mg of the Extract, which in the case of Lutein would only provide 5mg of actual Lutein. Some manufacturers do not do this and may give you 25mg of the Extract, which in the case of Lutein would only provide 5mg of actual Lutein.
Is it necessary to give a multi-vitamin with Ocu-GLO®?
Most multi-vitamins available for dogs have very low amounts of vitamins and minerals and are primarily to complement the diet that they are eating. The better quality foods are supplemented with a variety of antioxidants and vitamins/minerals but if they are cooked at too high a temperature, many of those nutrients may be somewhat depleted. Therefore, supplementing is a good idea.
We put the equivalent of a multivitamin into Ocu-GLO so that owners would not have to give a separate multivitamin. However if you choose to give a separate multi-vitamin, it is unlikely that you will overdose your dog. The bottom line is that if you only want to use one product, use Ocu-GLO first , but if you like the multi-vitamin that you use, we are happy to advise you on whether it is too much or just right.
Are the Soybean oil and Soy lecithin ingredients found in Ocu-GLO® NON-GMO?
Yes. Both Soybean oil and Soy lecithin raw material used in Ocu-GLO® for Small and Medium/Large Dog Products are NON-GMO.
Is there Caffeine found in Ocu-GLO®?
Yes. Green tea extract raw material present in Ocu-GLO® contains approximately 0.3 to 0.4 % caffeine. There is 40 mg raw material per softgel in Ocu-GLO® which is equivalent to 0.12-0.16 mg caffeine per softgel. This is the trace amount of caffeine present in one softgel.
Are there animal products in Ocu-GLO®?
Yes, the outer gelatin coating has beef made from bones and the omega fatty acids are from sardines and anchovies.
If beef is a potential allergen in your dog, you can use the snip caps and open the capsules to let your dog eat the contents where the important active ingredients are. There is a vegan formula available which does not contain animal products.
What is the Calorie, Fat, Protein and Carbohydrate content is in a single dose in Ocu-GLO®?
In Ocu-GLO® Medium/Large each softgel contains 4.02 calories. This is derived by combining together 300mg of Fat (2.7 calories), 220mg of Protein (0.88 calories) and 110mg of Carbohydrates (0.44 calories).
In Ocu-GLO® Small each softgel contains 2.07 calories. This is derived by combining together 150mg of Fat (1.35 calories), 120mg of Protein (0.48 calories) and 60mg of Carbohydrates (0.24 calories).
Are there any carbohydrates or sugars in Ocu-GLO®?
Glycerin in the shell of Ocu-GLO® is a source for carbohydrates but the amount is not high (due to softgel size). No other RM in the product is carbohydrates or sugars. Gelatin is a source for protein and not for carbohydrates or sugars.
My dog is already on an omega-3 fatty acid supplement. If I give Ocu-GLO® will this be too much in omega 3 fatty acid concentration?
Ocu-GLO® has an appropriate amount of Omega 3 fatty acids for the weight of your dog, however, some dogs (and humans) can tolerate higher doses if they need to take more for other diseases such as skin problems.
We recommend stopping the extra Omega 3 fatty acids while you begin Ocu-GLO®, then after a week, you can gradually add in the other Omega product. If your dog develops diarrhea, then the amount of omegas is too high and do not use the extra dose.
Is there Zeaxanthin in Ocu-GLO®?
Zeaxanthin is a component of the Lutein in Ocu-GLO® and therefore is a part of the Ocu-GLO® Formula. The gelcaps include Zeaxanthin in the following amounts:
LARGE DOGS SOFTGELS Zeaxanthin is 3.3 mg (in Lutein) per softgel.
SMALL DOGS SOFTGELS Zeaxanthin is 1.725 mg (in Lutein) per softgel.
What is the source of the imitation chicken flavor in Ocu-GLO® Chewables?
The imitation chicken flavoring comes from yeast.
How do we prevent oxidation from happening in Ocu-GLO® Chewables after opening?
Rosemary Extract is included in the inactive ingredients in our Chews to help delay oxidation.
Why was titanium dioxide removed from the inactive ingredients and replaced with red and black iron oxide?
You may have noticed a recent adjustment to the inactive ingredients of our Ocu-GLO gel cap formula. Recently, the titanium dioxide was removed from our formula and replaced with red and black iron oxides.
These ingredients are used for coloring purposes only. It gives the gel cap itself its color. Our team of advisors are constantly evaluating the best available options for our formulary and in general, we have found this to be a more "comfortable" fit for our pets!
What type of glucosamine is used in Joint Guard Vet®?
Glucosamine is a natural compound found in cartilage- the tough tissue that cushions joints. We incorporate two out of three possible forms of Glucosamine in Joint Guard Vet® – Glucosamine sulfate and Glucosamine hydrochloride (HCl) as they are the two most effective forms.
What kind of fish is used to source the omega-3 fatty acids in Ocu-GLO®?
Our omega-3 fatty acids contain EPA and DHA which cannot be made by the body and support retinal health.
Each variety contains different fish. Ocu-GLO® gel caps contain tuna and anchovy, Ocu-GLO® powder blend contains cod, menhaden, sardines, and/or anchovy and Ocu-GLO® chews contain anchovy, sardines, and mackerel. In our Ocu-GLO® Vegan formula, the plant based omega-3 fatty acids are sourced from algae.
Ocu-Glo® Gel Caps contains Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate). Does the Tocopheryl Acetate contain rosemary?
No, there is no rosemary contained in that ingredient.
Is Ocu-GLO® safe for pets of all ages and breeds?
Ocu-GLO® is safe for cats over 1 year of age that do not have a history of liver disease and all dogs over 6 months of age. Ocu-GLO® is formulated by Veterinary Ophthalmologists and has been thoroughly tested for safety and quality.
You can trust that Ocu-GLO® is safe for your pet as two Board-Certified Veterinary Ophthalmologists and a Compounding Pharmacist, with over 75 years combined experience in veterinary health, designed Ocu-GLO® and tested its safety and palatability.
The antioxidant ingredients in Ocu-GLO® are all pharmaceutical grade, which means that they are made under strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines. GMP standards are much higher than those which nutritional product manufacturers are required to meet. The ingredients are of the highest quality.
What if I notice a discoloration in my pet's stool after giving them Ocu-GLO®?
Fecal coloration change with Ocu-GLO®, which can be normal. Usually you will see more of a hint of yellow/orange because of the strong lutein ingredient that comes from the yellow marigold plant. We are always concerned because dark, tarry stool can mean digested blood (which is not good).
If noticed, we usually ask clients to stop Ocu-GLO® for 3 days and see if there is a change back to normal stool. If so, then we suggest starting back on Ocu-GLO® at 1/2 the dose. For example, if this animal is on one Ocu-GLO® a day, then we would give one Ocu-GLO® every other day, as many animals can have sensitive gastrointestinal tracts.
Also, any medications that animals are on while on Ocu-GLO® is very important to know, as the medication alone can cause indigestion which can change stool color (for example, pentoxifylline).
Do I need to stop Ocu-GLO® before during or after surgery for any reason?
Many veterinary ophthalmologists advise clients to administer Ocu-GLO® up until the evening prior to surgery, and then no food, supplement, or oral medications the morning of surgery.
Ocu-GLO® is to be restarted with dinner the evening of surgery if the patient is eating well -- either at home or if the patient is in the clinic. We always recommend that the owner check with their veterinarian before administering any supplement prior to surgery.
Why do I notice a stronger smell than normal when opening my Ocu-GLO® Chewables?
Animal Necessity adheres to the strictest quality control regulations however, the color, odor and flavor of our chews may change from batch to batch due to the natural ingredients used in our formulas.
There is no reason for concern. Our formulations undergo extensive testing before distribution to ensure you are receiving the highest quality product.
Can large breed dogs (over 100lbs) take Eye-Sea?
Yes, dogs that are 100lbs or more can take Eye-Sea: 1 capsule in the AM and 1 in the PM.
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Voici quelques histoires de réussite vécues par des propriétaires d'animaux qui ont utilisé Ocu-GLO® et constaté des améliorations dans la santé oculaire de leur animal :
VRAIS CHIENS. DE VRAIS RÉSULTATS !
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UNE ÉTUDE PILOTE EN DOUBLE MASQUE CONTRÔLÉE PAR PLACEBO A ÉTÉ MENÉE PAR L'UNIVERSITÉ DE CAMBRIDGE AU ROYAUME-UNI ET A DÉCOUVERT L'EFFICACITÉ D'OCU-GLO® CHEZ LES CHIENS ATTEINTS DE CATARACTES. LIRE LA RECHERCHE ICI.