We did, and wondered what was missing from his diet. So we researched the leading scientific literature on the subject of dog nutrition, including the National Research Council’s recently published “Nutrient Requirements of Dogs and Cats,” which updates recommendations last made in 1985. Although copyrighted 2003, the study was only published in its final form in 2006. The National Research Council’s study is the single, definitive work forming the basis for the U.S. Government’s recommended daily allowances for dog nutrient requirements.

But we didn’t stop there. We also consulted “The Complete Dog Book” of the American Kennel Club, comparing its most recent edition with earlier editions. We then turned to works in holistic medicine, homeopathy, and herbal remedies.

We did our homework. What did we learn? Good dog food is not enough. When we compiled our findings and compared the results, we found general agreement that leafy greens and fresh, clean water are an essential part of a dog’s healthy, well-balanced diet. (Sound familiar?)
We also learned that, although dogs crave leafy greens, they cannot effectively digest grass. That explains why so many dogs get sick after eating it. So we took fresh, cold-pressed natural extracts of leafy greens and put them in USP Purified water to give your dog the greens she craves in a form she can digest and assimilate.

Parsley and peppermint have always been thought to soothe the stomach and freshen the breath. But did you know that parsley is an outstanding source of Vitamin C? Vitamin C is an essential part of a dog’s well-balanced diet, and is a well known anti-oxidant. (Rest assured, all our ingredients are generally recognized as safe and approved for use in dog food products in regulations of the United States Food and Drug Administration. In fact, all our ingredients are generally recognized as safe and approved for use in food products for human consumption.)

Dog-Wa contains no alcohol, artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners. Nor does it contain synthetic vitamin supplements, only the vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and micronutrients that Mother Nature puts into fresh, leafy greens. And all with that delicious, Herbal taste that dogs love!

We believe that Dog-Wa’s standards of freshness, safety, and purity are unmatched in the commercial dog food industry. Indeed, there are few similar products made for human consumption that meet our rigorous standards. We maintain stringent controls on all phases of the manufacturing process, guaranteeing the very highest standards of safety, quality, and purity. Every batch of Dog-Wa is tested for stability and safety, including E. coli and salmonella; so you can be sure the Dog-Wa you purchase has a clean bill of health.

USP Purified Water is pharmaceutical grade, and contains no chlorine, fluoride, arsenic, or other chemicals and contaminants. Our alcohol-free fluid extracts of natural leafy greens are manufactured especially for us by an established holistic botanicals industry leader, in facilities that are not only licensed by the United States Food and Drug Administration, but are also pharmaceutically registered to manufacture products fit for human consumption. Our proprietary herbal blend is made fresh each time we bottle Dog-Wa, using a pioneering patented cold-extraction process that maintains the same synergistic ratios of constituents in our extracts as are found in the actual plants. So your pet assimilates more of the goodness of natural greens. Because each bottle of Dog-Wa contains a generous 7-day supply of necessary leafy greens, your dog can truly live in the lap of luxury every day at a price you can afford. Dog-Wa makes bioavailability easy!

Like nutritional standards for human food products, the nutritional standards for pet food products are developed in accordance with recommendations of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. If a dog food product contains all of the recommended nutrients in the correct amounts, then it meets the standards and the manufacturer may say that the product provides “complete nutrition.” Commercial pet food manufacturers make highly processed dog food products based on those standards. To bring their products into compliance with the standards for “complete nutrition,” nutrients not found in the components or lost in the manufacturing process may be added, replaced, or supplemented with synthetic vitamins and minerals.

But have you ever noticed that the U.S Food and Drug Administration has never recommended that people replace fresh fruits and vegetables with vitamin and mineral supplements? Or live on “health food” candy bars? In part, this is because food metabolism and the physiology of nutrition are not fully understood. The FDA admits that there are gaps in this knowledge, both as applied to people and to dogs. So it can only base its recommendations on nutrients that are recognized and more or less understood.

Common sense suggests that wholesome, natural, real foods are the best source of nutrition, both for people and animals. The FDA agrees that the evidence supports this suggestion. No doubt, some commercial pet food products are better than others. But we believe that no matter how good manufactured food products are or may become, wholesome, natural, real foods will always remain superior sources of nutrition. And that goes for you AND your dog.

Nutritional needs of individual dogs vary based on factors such as size, weight, age, and the amount and type of food the dog eats. We based our formula on the nutrient requirements of a healthy, medium size, adult dog. For such a dog, we recommend up to 4.75 fl. oz. of Dog-Wa a day as a safe and reasonable allowance of natural, leafy greens. Always be sure to dilute with at least 2 parts plain, fresh water to 1 part Dog-Wa. For a medium size adult dog, that means you would serve about 10 oz. or more of water to 4.75 oz. of Dog-Wa. Because Dog-Wa supplies leafy greens as fluid extracts in Purified Water, your dog will naturally regulate her intake of greens by regulating her intake of Dog-Wa. (In other words, the amount of leafy greens will vary with the amount of Dog-Wa your dog drinks - a small dog may drink less than a litre a day, a very large dog may drink up to 2 litres a day, etc.)

It is important to provide sufficient amounts of necessary vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and micronutrients to keep your bestest friend healthy. But it is just as important not to provide too many, since an overabundance of vitamins – even necessary vitamins – can be deleterious to the health of your pet.
That is one key reason why Dog-Wa contains safe, fluid extracts of natural, leafy greens, rather than a compound of vitamin and mineral supplements.

You may have heard of “vitamin toxicity” when too many vitamin supplements are ingested, but did you ever hear of eating too many fresh, leafy greens?

The first time you give Dog-Wa, be sure to monitor your dog to ensure she is drinking enough water. That should be no problem, since most dogs love the natural, Herbal flavor of Dog-Wa; but dogs are also creatures of habit and some are adverse to change of any kind. If your dog is picky, you may consider further dilution with plain, fresh water.

Our trials have shown that 5 out of 6 dogs love Dog-Wa right off the bat. (The other one could take it or leave it, but then some dogs just don’t know what’s good for them!)

All the constituents of Dog-Wa have long been recognized as safe and are approbed by the FDA for use in dog food products for all life stages, including puppies.

Nevertheless, with every serving of Dog-Wa we recommend a generous dose of common sense. We also reocmmend that you consult a reputable veterinarian or dog-breeder before giving Dog-Wa to pregnant or lactating dogs or puppies under 6-months. This is not because we feel that Dog-Wa would in any way be unsafe, but rather we believe that these are extraordinary time periods in any dog’s life, when simplicity, caution, and close observation should be your motto. Your new puppy is already undergoing the stress of separation from his mother, new surroundings, and unfamiliar faces. This is a time for him to be accustomed gradually to weaning, eating, drinking, potty training, and all the life changing experiences puppies undergo in a matter of a few months. It is also a time for you, the owner, to watch closely and observe signs of allergies, sensitivities, and other genetic or environmental challenges that may affect the health and overall well-being of your dog.

Once your puppy has made these adjustments and you feel he is ready for something new, then you may introduce Dog-Wa into his diet. Like any new food, introduce Dog-Wa gradually. For a healthy, full-grown, medium size dog, we recommend a dilution of one part Dog-Wa to at least two parts plain, fresh water. For your puppy, you may wish to dilute Dog-Wa much further, depending on factors like age, size, health, breed, etc. Observe your puppy to ensure he is ingesting adequate amounts of water. If you observe signs that Dog-Wa does not agree with him, discontinue use.

If you have concerns, speak to a reputable vet beforehand. Just be sure to explain that Dog-Wa is an Herbal blend of natural extracts of fresh, cold-pressed, leafy greens in USP Purified Water, and all of its ingredients are generally recognized as safe and approved for use in all dog food products in regulations of the U.S Food and Drug Administration.

We think your vet and your pet will agree on
Dog-Wa: The Lap of Luxury… Every Day.

Your dog will get really miffed. Other than that, your cat will suffer no adverse effects. Dog-Wa is based on fresh, wholesome leafy greens and Purified Water. We have developed our formula and manufacture Dog-Wa according to the most stringent standards.
All our ingredients are generally recognized as safe and approved for use in cat food products in regulations of the Food & Drug Administration. Could you blame your cat for feeling a little left out?