1. What is Fastrack®
and what does it do?
Fastrack® is a registered
name of the Conklin Company. It is a special formula of direct fed microbials, which when added to the diet, helps to
stabilize and replenish the beneficial bacteria in the intestinal tract of dogs and cats. There are different formulas
and different ways to administer Fastrack®.
2. Why should I give my dog or cat a vitamin/mineral
supplement?
We never know what stresses will deplete the animal's
body of needed vitamins and minerals at any given time. Severe changes in the weather, the animal's environment, training
sessions, working sessions, illness and injury all take their toll on the immune system. Quality food supplies
vitamins and minerals that the dog needs to sustain his or her life. However, during times of stress to the dog, adding
a vitamin/mineral supplement opposite the feeding times will ensure that your dog is getting what he or she needs throughout
the day to stay healthy.
3. What types of beneficial
bacteria are in the intestinal tract?
The organisms that maintain a pH balanced intestinal tract
and must be kept in balance are strains of Lactobacillus or Bifidobacterium spp, Bacteroides, Bifidobacterium and Bacterium
spp. It is estimated that about 90% of the intestinal tract is populated with these lactic-acid producing bacteria.
The other 10% is Escherichia coli, Clostridium, Staphylococcus, Blastomyces, Pseudomonas and Proteus types.
4. What is the role of beneficial
bacteria in the intestinal tract?
Of the various bacteria present in the intestinal tract of
mammals, lactic acid-producing bacteria are considered to be especially valuable because they help break down complex
feed to produce lactic acid, an aid in the absorption of nutrients and maintain intestinal pH.
5. What are the advantages of feeding
Fastrack®
The populations of beneficial bacteria can be depleted due
to illness, injury, disease, stress of shipping showing changes in the environment, nutrition, medication, especially when
administering antibiotics.
When the populations of beneficial bacteria are decreased,
harmful bacteria have the opportunity to develop colonies of their own. An increase in harmful bacteria can result in
diarrhea, anemia, low nutritional absorption, decreased daily activity, decreased body weight, poor hair coat and a decrease
in performance levels.
Feeding the special formula LS4000,
found in some Fastrack® products, restores colonies of beneficial bacteria to the
intestinal tract. This in turn supports the animals' digestive processes to take place normally. The proper type
of beneficial bacteria will maintain the correct pH factor.
6. Has there been any research
to support the benefits of feeding FASTRACK®?
Emphatically YES!! Ontario Microbials would
be happy to send you information pertaining to the studies completed which support FASTRACK® as
the number one direct fed microbial supplement. The Conklin Company also has on file documentation which
supports FASTRACK® as the leader in its field.
You can request information about FASTRACK®
for dogs and cats and the information used to prepare this web site by calling the toll free number that appears
at the bottom of the page. E-mail us with your request and we will respond as soon as possible.
7. Fastrack® is recommend for different
types of animals. Are there different types of Fastrack®?
YES, there are. The biggest division comes between ruminants
and non ruminates. Cats and dogs are non ruminates while most other animals are considered ruminants.
There are also differences in the way FASTRACK®
is administered. For convenience there is an oral gel, powder, and tablets.
The gel is given orally for animals who are ill, newly
born or for adults under stress and who need to quickly get beneficial bacteria populations into the intestinal tract. Fastrack® gel can be directed onto the tongue or between the cheek and gum of a young animal.
Fastrack® is formulated in a powder form for dogs,
FASTRACK® Canine Microbial Supplement (CMS)
,
In tubes from 20 cc (canine)
FASTRACK® Canine Gel with protection against Parvovirus+
!
FASTRACK® Non Ruminant Gel and cats
8. Will I notice any difference after feeding Fastrack®?
The most common phrase we hear from our customers with dogs
is "Hey, my dog really loves that stuff!!" Dog owners report better appetites, hair coats and overall improvement in
general health. Some have reported that dogs seem to have less trouble with itchy skin and allergies. For our
"house dog" customers, FASTRACK® seems to help diminish intestinal gas. Breeders
have used FASTRACK® Canine Gel and report higher puppy weights and growth rates.
.
9. What makes
Fastrack® the #1 probiotic in the country?
FASTRACK® is produced
under strict controls. Because FASTRACK® gels contain live, lactic-acid
producing cultures, FASTRACK® is packaged and transported with care and concern for you,
the customer, and for your animals. We want to ensure that you get the best product at the fairest price.
Ontario Microbials adheres to the philosophy of quality
products, fast service and 100% satisfaction guaranteed or your money back: No fuss, no muss, no hassle.
10. Is Fastrack® a medicine?
No. Fastrack® is not a medicine
and the procedure pertaining to withdrawal from animals does not apply. Neither the Conklin Company or Ontario
Microbials makes any claims about Fastrack® products other than expressly stated
or in approved Conklin literature.
Thank you for visiting here and looking over FAQ section of
this site. If you feel you have a question that might benefit others by being placed here, please contact us and we
would be happy consider your suggestion.
or
call 905-342-3750
Toll free 888-970-8811
Ontario Microbials is an Independent Business
Owner and distributor of Fastrack®. Dealership inquries welcomed. Prices subject to change without notice.
No part of this web site can be copied without express permission of Ontario Microbials.
