Clinical Information

Clinical Study

Of the tested animals, 114 dogs and 19 cats also displayed symptoms of gastrointestinal disturbance (parasites excluded) including vomiting, irregular stool patterns, weight loss and general weakness. Their diets were adjusted, taking into account these considerations.

Treatment was generally started with a 24-48 hour fast. The animals were then often given a chicken-base broth, followed by raw chopped meat. Other whole foods, including cottage cheese and cooked oatmeal were added gradually as long as diarrhea did not develop or get worse. This diet continued for between two and five weeks, depending on the severity and history of the problem. PHD was gradually introduced several days to two weeks after the raw meat, until a diet of one-third whole food to two-thirds PHD was reached. The animal was fed this way for the rest of the test. Cats were not always given oatmeal but a variety of raw meats; blanched, often pureed raw vegetables; and other whole foods. As with the dogs, the PHD was gradually introduced to the same proportions.

In virtually all cases the digestive tract returned to normal within one to three weeks unless the pancreas, or large intestine were found to have been compromised (history of pancreatitis and/or parasites). In only 3% of cats and 2% of dogs was there a need for further medical intervention.