Clarifications & Revisions

Currently reads: In the UK, for instance, a study of pedigree dogs in 2014 revealed a significant decrease in longevity over the previous decade, with the Bull Terrier losing an average of three full years of life span.

Revised: In the UK, for instance, a study of pedigree dogs in 2014 revealed a significant decrease in longevity over the previous decade, with the Staffordshire Bull Terrier losing an average of three full years of life span.

Mushroom broth recipe

Currently reads: Add 1 cup fresh (or 1/2 cup dried) chopped mushrooms and 2 cups pure water (or Longevity Junkie Homemade Bone Broth) to a pot.

Revised: Add 1 cup fresh (or 1/2 cup dried) chopped mushrooms and 12 cups pure water (or Longevity Junkie Homemade Bone Broth) to a pot.

Essential Fatty Acids (EPA/DHA)

1. Currently reads: …have been evaluated, and the dose ranges from 50 to 220 mg/kg (110-485 mg/lb) of body weight.
Revised: …have been evaluated, and the dose ranges from 50 to 220 mg/kg (23-100 mg/lb) of body weight.

2. Currently reads: …consider a maintenance dose of 75 mg per kg (165 mg per pound) of body weight for healthy animals.
Revised: …consider a maintenance dose of 75 mg/kg (34 mg/lb) of body weight for healthy animals.

Our intention in providing the metric milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) doses in Chapter 8 is to offer lifestyle or wellness (lower dose) supplement doses. The imperial doses (mg/lb) stated in the book fall within common THERAPEUTIC dosing (higher dose ranges for specific purposes); which may (or may not) be beneficial for your dog, but were not initially cited in the reference section.

All supplements have a very wide dose range, depending on the goal of supplementation. All of the supplement doses listed in the book are safe (if you add in EPA and DHA utilize the wellness doses for long term use, unless otherwise indicated by a healthcare professional).  Higher doses may not be necessary for all supplements. As the book recommends, you can start at the lowest wellness dose range and see how your dog responds. Discuss with your veterinarian what dose is best for your dog, based on concurrent medical issues. For longevity, health and wellness purposes use the recommended wellness/lifestyle dose outlined below.

DOSAGES IN METRIC UNITS (mg/kg):

DOSAGES IN IMPERIAL UNITS (mg/lb):

*EPA/DHA: these therapeutic doses should only be used for short-term, therapeutic purposes under the guidance of a veterinarian. Long term supplementation of EPA and DHA should be less than 370 mg/kg (168 mg/lb) per day. When in doubt, refer to the product’s suggested feeding instructions and your veterinarian.  

Footnotes:

1. Click here for all supplement doses/cited references
2. Click here to see benefits of these higher therapeutic doses and why some dogs may benefit from these doses instead of the suggested wellness/lifestyle doses.
3. For published maximum/threshold tolerance data, click here.

Milk thistle

Currently reads: If you buy a human product, a common “detox” dose is 22-110 mg/lb (10-50 mg/kg) daily.

Revised: If you buy a human product, a common “detox” dose is 50-100 mg/kg (22-45 mg/lb) daily.

Our intention in providing the metric milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) doses in Chapter 8 is to offer lifestyle or wellness (lower dose) supplement doses. The imperial doses (mg/lb) stated in the book fall within common THERAPEUTIC dosing (higher dose ranges for specific purposes); which may (or may not) be beneficial for your dog, but were not initially cited in the reference section.

All supplements have a very wide dose range, depending on the goal of supplementation. All of the supplement doses listed in the book are safe (if you add in EPA and DHA utilize the wellness doses for long term use, unless otherwise indicated by a healthcare professional).  Higher doses may not be necessary for all supplements. As the book recommends, you can start at the lowest wellness dose range and see how your dog responds. Discuss with your veterinarian what dose is best for your dog, based on concurrent medical issues. For longevity, health and wellness purposes use the recommended wellness/lifestyle dose outlined below.

DOSAGES IN METRIC UNITS (mg/kg):

DOSAGES IN IMPERIAL UNITS (mg/lb):

Footnotes:

1. Click here for all supplement doses/cited references.
2. Click here to see benefits of these higher therapeutic doses and why some dogs may benefit from these doses instead of the suggested wellness/lifestyle doses.
3. For published maximum/threshold tolerance data, click here.

Ashwagandha
Currently reads: Dose: 50-100 mg/kg (110-220 mg/lb),

Revised: 50-100 mg/kg (23-45 mg/lb),

Bacopa monnieri
Currently reads: Dose 25-100 mg/kg (25-220 mg/lb) a day on food,

Revised: Dose 25-100 mg/kg (11-45 mg/lb) a day on food,

Our intention in providing the metric milligram per kilogram (mg/kg) doses in Chapter 8 is to offer lifestyle or wellness (lower dose) supplement doses. The imperial doses (mg/lb) stated in the book fall within common THERAPEUTIC dosing (higher dose ranges for specific purposes); which may (or may not) be beneficial for your dog, but were not initially cited in the reference section.

All supplements have a very wide dose range, depending on the goal of supplementation. All of the supplement doses listed in the book are safe (if you add in EPA and DHA utilize the wellness doses for long term use, unless otherwise indicated by a healthcare professional).  Higher doses may not be necessary for all supplements. As the book recommends, you can start at the lowest wellness dose range and see how your dog responds. Discuss with your veterinarian what dose is best for your dog, based on concurrent medical issues. For longevity, health and wellness purposes use the recommended wellness/lifestyle dose outlined below.

DOSAGES IN METRIC UNITS (mg/kg):

Footnotes:

1. Click here for all supplement doses/cited references
2. Click here to see benefits of these higher therapeutic doses and why some dogs may benefit from these doses instead of the suggested wellness/lifestyle doses.
3. For published maximum/threshold tolerance data, click here.

Pet Food Meal Schedule

Original: The first example of a Forever Dog Meal Plan is a 100 percent fresher food meal swap three times a week, maybe a homemade meal on your shortest workdays. The remaining meals (noted by check mark) have up to 10 percent CLTs mixed in to provide superfood fuel.

Revised: The first example of a Forever Dog Meal Plan is a 100 percent fresher food meal swap three times a week (noted by check mark), maybe a homemade meal on your shortest workdays. The remaining meals have up to 10 percent CLTs mixed in to provide superfood fuel.