asthma in dogs

 

Nzymes Can play a Supportive Role with Dog Asthma

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Dog Asthma, What it is

Asthma in dogs, as a chronic, repetitive condition of your pet’s respiratory system, is an ailment that makes normal breathing very difficult for the afflicted dog (or other pet). From time to time, an episode is triggered and airways begin to constrict – starting the breathing difficulty; inflammation results, along with the excess production of mucus in the lining of the airway. This results in even greater constriction to the airways, and thereby further increase in breathing difficulty.

Irritating Triggers

Various irritants may be instigators or ‘triggers’ for such occurrences. Such Triggers may include simple emotional stress, heavy exercise, or overexertion; but, environmental factors such as allergens, exposure to chemicals, household cleaners, or even changes in temperature or humidity are often involved.

Antioxidant Enzymes and Asthma

Interestingly, science has recently discovered a relationship between certain Antioxidant Enzymes and Asthma. It seems there is a direct correlation in lowered activity levels of the antioxidant enzymes, Super Oxide Dismutase (SOD), Catalse (CAT), Glutathione Peroxidase (GPx) and the incidence of Asthma.  See NIH Article It has been found in affected individuals, that lower levels of SOD activity result in more severe the episodes of asthmatic attacks.

Increasing Antioxidant Enzymes is a Plus

SuperOxide Dismutase is a front-line, antioxidant enzyme, directly responsible for the conversion of the Oxide Radical (free-radical) to a less harmful form. The Oxide radical is a reactive oxygen species (ROS), and as such, causes cellular damage leading to inflammation. Although in some experimental systems of lung inflammation, antioxidants, like SOD, increase in response to oxidant stress and minimize oxidant-induced damage, the antioxidant defense is impaired in the asthmatic airway.

Asthmatics and Low Enzyme Levels (LEL)

What is not known is whether asthmatics suffer from a mechanism which temporarily shuts down the antioxidant defense system, or whether day to day low enzyme levels (LEL) lend themselves to periodic asthmatic episodes. In either case, it would seem reasonable to support the body’s natural production of the antioxidant enzyme, SuperOxide Dismutase and others.

Per the discussion above, the Nzymes Antioxidant Treats are our primary product for both providing SOD to the body and, more importantly, providing resources that enable the body’s own production of this critical antioxidant enzyme.

Secondary Bacterial Issues

With Asthmatic airways, it is not uncommon to contract secondary bacterial issues. The Nzymes Ox-E-Drops is our product with a long track record for helping with respiratory distress and keeping airways clear. See some case examples HERE. If you feel your dog may be struggling with bacterial issues as well, please consider our Healthy Respiratory Kit

Please see the Healthy-Respiratory Program for instructional information.


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