Most owners find Nutri-Cal effective for boosting their senior or finicky dog's appetite. The Malt flavored gel is a favorite for sweetening pills too! Some dogs dislike the flavor though.
Boosts appetite and adds calories to meals.
Easy to administer and mixes well with food.
Masking the taste of medications when mixed with it.
Some dogs dislike the strong sweetener flavor.
Difficult packaging for seeing how much is left.
Factors: Frequency of use, Storage conditions
Yes, many older dogs find this beneficial for appetite and calorie management.
Yes, it is recommended to mix it with warm water or broth to make it more appealing.
"I really don't like the first ingredient sweetener in the product but my dog does. She readily eats it from my fingertip. She is on appetite stimulants and subcutaneous fluids for CKD. Right now she's only eating lickable treats and baby food so the Tomlyn nutritional gel is very important for calor..."
"My little senior citizen doesn't like it. Tried a little on my finger, she sniffed it, wouldn't touch it. I didn't give up. I put the tip of my finger holding the product on her tongue, she made one of those faces, all scrunched up, showing her teeth, as much as to say, "Really?? Don't do that again..."
A powerful supplement that can work wonders for picky eaters and dogs who need more calories, but be prepared for potential flavor rejection.
A functional potency but troublesome packaging.
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Effective but may cause digestive issues in some pets.
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