Crushed Cranberry for Dogs

Cranberry – a natural part of dog feeding Cranberry is a naturally nutrient-rich berry that contains compounds naturally found in plants, such as flavonoids and anthocyanins, organic acids, and pectin-rich fibre. Dried and crushed cranberry is an easy way to bring the natural compounds of berries into the diet as part of a balanced diet. The urinary tract is part of the animal's normal physiology, and its function is related to the overall diet and fluid intake. Berry-based raw materials, such as cranberry, are traditionally used as part of a varied diet when you want to add organic acids and phenolic compounds typical of berries to the diet. According to the literature, the flavonoid content of cranberry is typically around 1500–4000 mg/kg and consists of several polyphenolic compounds such as quercetin and myricetin. Anthocyanins are present at approximately 50–300 mg/kg. These compounds are part of the berry's natural chemical structure. Cranberry also naturally contains vitamin C. In dried berries, the amount of vitamin C varies depending on the raw material and drying method. In addition, cranberry contains small amounts of B, D, E, K, and A vitamins as well as minerals and trace elements such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, manganese, and iron. As a pectin-rich fibre source, cranberry adds soluble fibre to the diet as part of a varied whole. The organic acids of cranberry belong to the berry's natural composition and together with fibres and polyphenols form its characteristic nutritional profile. Composition: 100 % dried cranberry. Dosage: Horses (approx. 500 kg): 1–4 tbsp per day as part of the diet. Dogs: 1 tsp – 1 tbsp per day depending on size and diet. Measurement info: 1 tbsp = approx. 6 g 1 dl = approx. 40 g Nutrients (average): 100 g of dried cranberry contains on average: Energy approx. 205 kJ, Carbohydrates approx. 11,7 g, Fat approx. 0,7 g, Protein approx. 0,4 g, Fibre approx. 20–30 g / 100 g (naturally contains pectin approx. 3–7 g), Vitamin C approx. 1–5 mg, Flavonoids approx. 150–400 mg / 100 g (equivalent to approx. 1500–4000 mg/kg), Organic acids approx. 2–5 g / 100 g. (Natural variation in content typical of natural products possible depending on the raw material, harvest, and drying method.) Background information and studies (dogs) The following research references concern compounds contained in the plant and their research history. The studies do not pertain to this product as such, and no feeding-related effect claims are made on the basis of them. Studies have examined the behaviour of bioactive compounds found in cranberry and cranberry extracts in dogs. In particular, A-type proanthocyanidins have been studied for their interaction with bacterial adhesion mechanisms on cell surfaces. These studies have been conducted on dogs. The studies listed below concern bioactive compounds in cranberry and cranberry extracts and their interaction with bacterial adhesion mechanisms in dogs or in vitro models. The studies do not pertain to this product. Effects of cranberry extract on prevention of urinary tract infection in dogs Chou H-I et al. (2016). The study examined the interaction between orally administered cranberry extract and Escherichia coli bacteria in Madin-Darby canine kidney (MDCK) cells as well as in a follow-up setting conducted on dogs. Source: PubMed A pilot study to evaluate alternative approaches for treatment of urinary tract infections in dogs Biasibetti E. et al. (2019). A pilot study that evaluated the use of polyphenol-rich extracts in dogs in connection with bacterial cystitis. Source: Vet Campus Adherence of uropathogenic Escherichia coli in dog urine Carvajal-Campos A. et al. (2023). The study examined the adhesion of uropathogenic E. coli bacteria in dog urine under various research conditions. Source: PMC