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Go to the shopBelow we will explain how Harmony Limited Ingredient helps keep dogs balanced and their allergies at bay.
In Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), the recommendation of turkey aligns with Eastern Food Therapy principles. According to TCVM, different foods have distinct energetic properties that can affect the body's balance of Qi (energy).
Turkey is also energetically balancing and has properties for supporting the body's overall well-being. In the context of TCVM, the emphasis is on maintaining a harmonious balance of energy in the body to promote health and prevent imbalances that may contribute to allergies.
Here's how each main ingredient helps from an Eastern perspective:
Western veterinary medicine often recommends turkey for dogs with allergies because it's less likely to cause a reaction than other proteins. While any protein can potentially trigger allergies in some dogs, turkey is generally less allergenic than other meats. This may be due to its unique protein structure or lower histamine content, making it a safer option for dogs prone to allergies.
The main ingredients include turkey, carrots, celery, green beans, broccoli, and spinach. These ingredients are carefully selected to minimize allergic reactions and support the body's balance of energy according to Eastern Food Therapy principles, as well as to provide essential nutrients from a Western nutritional science perspective.
The formula is designed to address underlying imbalances contributing to allergic reactions while supporting the body's natural ability to heal and maintain balance. Ingredients like turkey provide readily digestible protein, while carrots, celery, green beans, broccoli, and spinach offer various benefits, such as reducing inflammation, supporting immune function, and promoting digestive health.
Turkey is selected as the primary protein because it is less likely to trigger allergic reactions compared to other common proteins like beef or chicken. It is also considered energetically balancing in Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (TCVM), nourishing vital energy and supporting overall health and immunity.
Yes, each ingredient has specific benefits according to Eastern Food Therapy principles. For example, turkey nourishes the spleen and stomach meridians, carrots regulate Qi circulation and soothe Liver Qi stagnation, celery clears heat from the body, green beans support the digestive system and fluid metabolism, broccoli clears heat and toxins, and spinach nourishes Yin, Blood, and fluids while clearing heat and detoxifying the body.
This formula differs from traditional Western dog food formulas in that it incorporates principles of Eastern Food Therapy to address imbalances contributing to allergic reactions. It also uses ingredients like turkey, carrots, celery, green beans, broccoli, and spinach, selected for their specific benefits in promoting overall health and alleviating allergy symptoms from both Eastern and Western perspectives.
Can this formula be used for puppies?
Thank you for your question! Harmony Limited Ingredient Canned Formula and Harmony Canned Formula are both recommended for puppies. Thank you for supporting Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine and Food Therapy!
What is the source of taurine (deficiencies recently suspected to be linked to heat disease)?
Thank you for your question! Turkey is the source of taurine in PET | TAO Harmony Limited Ingredient Canned Formula.
Is this a balanced diet
Thank you for your question! PET | TAO Harmony Limited Ingredient Canned Formula (Case of 12) is a balanced diet. From a Western nutritional standpoint, It is formulated to meet the nutritional levels established by the AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles for "All Life Stages".
Additionally, according to Eastern Food Therapy, the diet is energetically balanced. To learn more about the importance of energetic balance in pet food, check out this article: https://pettao.com/food-energetics/
So, it's the most balanced dog food out there - from an Eastern AND Western sense!
Are all the Pet Tao formulas considered a full diet or a supplement! I am feeding my Dog Chill but I think I need to try the Harmony Limited Ingredient as my Dog has horrible allergies. Any other suggestions for allergies?
Thank you for your question! Our vets have not experienced issues feeding all 4 PET | TAO canned formulas as full diets, but since two of them haven't been AAFCO approved for all life stages, those are labeled for intermittent/supplemental feeding only (this applies to Zing and Chill). For peace of mind, you can add a Daily Vitamin to these two diets. Limited Ingredient Harmony and Beef Harmony are full diets for all life stages. Limited Ingredient Harmony along with Complement Immune is a great combination for dogs with allergies. Here's an article with more info about our allergy recommendations: https://pettao.com/10-easy-tips-manage-dog-allergies/
Where are all your ingredients sourced and where is the food processed and packed?
Thank you for your question and your interest in Chinese Medicine! PET | TAO has information about their manufacturing processes in this blog post: https://pettao.com/pet-tao-transparency/.