Dogzymes Organic Norwegian Kelp for Pets, a Valuable Nutrition Source Rich in Iodine to Support Gland Function, Especially The Thyroid (12 Ounce)

Amazing product. My dog loves it. She needed a little extra for her thyroid and this helps.

First off, this "freeze dried crushed kelp" product costs significantly less than other brands. One big reason for this, I believe is that this brand of crushed kelp isnt ground up into a fine powder the way the more expensive brands are. This brand is crushed for sure but the pieces are comparatively large and you feel like your trying to chew tiny rocks when you eat it or sprinkle it on food. To solve this issue, I at first used a morter and pestle to grind the kelp more. That kind of got old fast so then I tried reconstituting the kelp with a bit of water. That ended up working super well so that's what I do now. I scoop my dose into a small cup and my dogs dose into another small cup and then add just enough water to cover the kelp granules. After a few hours, the kelp is soft and nice to consume. So my dog and I take the kelp twice a day. When we take one dose, I set things up for the next dose. Its quick, easy and the kelp in our diet is already making a big difference-at least for my dog! As for me, I'll report back after I've used it awhile longer. In my dogs case, he definitely has more energy and is much more animated and playful. I'm skeptical when people make miracle claims about nutrient supplements but it's very noticeable in my dog already so its difficult to deny. Also, my dog has ALWAYS suffered from a dry, cracked nose. His poor nose has always been a source of misery for him, so much so that I use to use "nose butter" on it twice a day to help make him feel more comfortable. Within a couple of days(literally) after starting him on this kelp, his nose became cold and wet like a good dog nose should be. I was excited and completely impressed and happy for my pup. Oh and I didn't buy this kelp for any of the reasons that I've stated as beneficial so far. I bought it after learning that kelp is supposed to help a dog form an enzyme in its saliva that kills the bacteria that causes plaque. I just paid $500 to have my dogs teeth cleaned so had been searching for a way to prevent plaque from building up again. I started myself on this kelp for pretty much the same reason, hoping to increase my dental health. The rest of the good stuff that's happening is a major bonus. By the way, if you want the more powderised kelp, you're welcome to go spend $65 for 0.9lbs. I bought this kelp for $57 for 6lbs. I really dont mind the extra effort of rehydrating this kelp at those kind of savings.

We were looking for organic kelp for our little 8lb schnauzer mix. He was rescued at around 8 weeks and has suffered from allergy, skin, and digestive issues. More recently we stopped feeding him bagged commercial dog food because he was developing allergies to (at that time) an unknown ingredient. I thought it would be best to control the variables in his diet to figure out what was tolerated well, and what wasn't. So basically what he consumes isn't a huge variety, mostly sweet potato based along with a protein source like salmon or mackerel. There was some concern that he wasn't receiving all of the nutrients and minerals in order to keep his skin from flaking (seborrhea). We were paying the same amount for a small, medication-sized container of a kelp-based supplement from the vet. This 3lb container has lasted us almost 7 months and is still 2/3 full. The pieces are small and somewhat "crunchy" (not dry and flakey like I expected); this isn't an issue by any means. The kelp seems to be small enough in order to be absorbed. The smell seems very natural (somewhat like how the sea or ocean smells) - this led me to feel that the product was minimally processed and retained its nutrient value. There is a convenient measuring scoop on the inside that corresponds with the suggested servings, by animal weight, on the label. If you do have a concern that the kelp is too tough for your animal to chew (although I really don't see this as a legitimate concern), the pieces rehydrate well by letting them soak up a little coconut or olive oil. He seems to really enjoy the flavor and loves it on his food. It has helped to improve the condition of his skin as well. I will mention that we even sprinkle some occasionally (about once a month) in our potted plants after watering to help replenish minerals into the soil - they seem to do well on it also.

I was worried because someone had reviewed that their dog did not like the taste of this, but my dogs LOVE it. They clean their bowls after. Sure hope it does work on keeping teeth clean. (I took before photos, so I’ll know in time). We’re on day 5 of adding this to their food. I mix a scoop of this with a little chicken broth and poor over their kibble. Update on Nov 1. After about a month on this, one of my three dogs decided he didn’t like it anymore. Fortunately, he’s always had beautiful teeth. Meanwhile, the other two are still snarfing it up on their breakfast every day and I have now noticed that both of them have less plaque on their teeth! Yay! I’m gonna give it another month and then take follow up pics, but I can definitely see a big reduction in tartar. Update on 4/9/22. I used up the first package and didn’t reorder (but will today). The reason for my update- my then 9 yr old doodle had gotten that grey coating on his eyes and this product cleared it up! So it’ been about 8 months since we ran out and his eyes still look perfect. Meanwhile, his older brother has developed the same issue. So I’m re-ordering in hopes that it will help him too. He’s the dog in the review that didn’t like the taste. What I’ve figured out (by buying a small amount of a different kelp) is that I can mix this with a tbsp of canned pumpkin and his LiquidVet glucosamine and he loves the taste. I might add a little chicken broth to the kelp to soak it first too. Anyway, this is great stuff and, from my experience, you can get good results and then back off and use it less often and the results remain. Happy, healthy dogs!

We love this! My dogs fur has thickened up so much!

Been using this for years.kelp helps the coats color bright, adds pigment to skin, and supports a healthy thyroid

Works. Just dissapointed that it doesn't tell you in description that it contains cotton like flower. It just says in on top of cap. I did write a previous comment but not really fair to the product. It does work. I just don't want to give it to my dog because of the notification it contains cotton like flower what ever that is.

My dog had a lot of tartar forming on his back teeth. I fed as directed and after aboyt 6 weeks I did't see any differenc. I owned the product so I figured I'd finish up thr container. I don't remember how long it was, but when I checked his teeth a while later and they looked beautiful. Of course I can't see under the gumline, but I was really impressed with the difference. I re-purchased the product. Wish the wrinkle creams I buy worked this well.

Bon produit