Zara’s Story: Anal Glands, Energy & Hunger Combatted With Nutrient Booster

The Impact Gut Health Can Make On Even The Healthiest Dogs

For seven years, Zara the English Cocker Spaniel was the picture of a healthy dog on the outside, but battled recurring gut and anal issues behind the scenes. 

Her Mum described it best at the start of their 4-week trial:

"Zara has had issues intermittently with her anal glands. Sometimes they are great, no issues, then BAM her glands are bursting all over the shop. Not ideal."

 

If your dog has experienced similar struggles, you’re not alone. Around 1 in 20 dogs in Australia (4-6 %) are estimated to suffer from anal gland issues in their lifetime, often leading to scooting, discomfort, and repeat vet visits.

It’s seen most commonly in smaller dogs or breed types like Cavaliers, Cavoodles, Shih Tzus, Poodles and Cocker Spaniels (ding ding ding!).

Zara’s turning point? The introduction of Nutrient Booster with her dinner - a natural dog supplement designed to support gut health, immunity, and overall wellbeing.

What is Nutrient Booster?

Nutrient Booster is a daily meal topper for your dog created to complement fresh or dry food diets, filling the common nutritional gaps found in dog food. It’s packed with powerful ingredients like chia seeds, hemp seeds, spirulina, turmeric, and green-lipped mussel powder - all chosen for their integral role in digestive health, inflammation support, and nutrient absorption.

The Results

After completing her first tub of Nutrient Booster, these were the changes reported in Zara’s health:

1. Improved Poop Quality

Healthy, consistent stools mean better anal gland expression. Fibre-rich chia and hemp seeds help regulate digestion, setting the stage for relief.

2. More Energy

With a blend of organic maca and spirulina, Zara became more energetic and lively. These ingredients are known to naturally boost stamina and support cellular health.

3. Balanced Hunger

Zara used to act hungry 24/7, despite being on a correctly portioned, fresh food diet. But after adding Nutrient Booster, her appetite steadied and the constant begging for food subsided. This could be linked to improved liver and kidney function, supported by ingredients like milk thistle, nettle extract, and spirulina. These ingredients help detoxify the body and support nutrient metabolism, allowing her to better absorb and utilise the nutrients in her food. As a result, her body likely feels more nourished, reducing the urge to overeat.

4. No Anal Gland Flare-Ups

And most importantly, not a single anal gland incident in 4-weeks. Anti-inflammatory ingredients such as turmeric and milk thistle may have contributed to reducing gland irritation and supporting overall digestive health.

“I’m really happy and surprised with the results! We started on this supplement to ease Zara’s anal gland problems and noticed a handful of other positive changes along the way including better energy and improved hunger (she’s not acting starving all the time). She’s doing great poo’s, and we’re yet to have any gland explosions (huge win!). Zara loves the taste and I feel good knowing she’s eating a more well-rounded diet. Definitely worth it, I’ll be re-purchasing.”

Why It Works

Each scoop of Nutrient Booster contains a blend of science-backed ingredients. From anti-inflammatory support to digestive fibre, it’s designed to enhance the quality of life for dogs on dry, fresh or raw food diets with essential nutrients that are so commonly missed in commercial dog food.

If your dog has been dealing with chronic anal gland issues, poor digestion, or low energy, Zara’s case study showcases that a small change in their gut health can make a big difference. Nutrient Booster makes it easy to add targeted, natural nutrition to their daily routine. Goodbye fish-stained couch!

Shop Updog Nutrient Booster and discover the difference it could make for your best friend.

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