 Why is it that only 25 mg of elemental zinc (Zinpro®) per day is sufficient for a 50 lb dog? Ans: Zinpro® is used at the rate of 25 mg per 50 lb of body weight because Zinpro® is more efficiently absorbed from the intestinal tract.
 Why is Zinpro® claimed to be safe? Ans: Zinpro® is linked to its organic "escort" methionine. That makes Zinpro® bioavailable and safe.
 Why happens if the dog gets too much Zinpro®? Ans: Zinpro® fed in excess of the recommended amount, will not harm the dog. The dog will absorb what is required and excrete the excess. You may notice a foul smell odor from its urine during a period of excess feeding.
 How long should Zinpro® be fed to the dog? To see results in a zinc responsive problem, Zinpro® should be fed for 6 to 8 weeks. Zinpro® can be fed on a continuous basis for "zinc responsive dermatosis" conditions or as a preventative measure for dogs with stress conditions or any of the epithelial tissue problems causing poor quality skin, hair, footpads, and nails.
 Can Zinpro® be used along with other medications? Ans: Zinpro® is safe to feed with any pharmaceuticals, or nutraceutical treatments.
 Is more Zinpro® better? Ans: More is not necessarily better. For problem animals, feeding double the recommended dose for the first two weeks may be beneficial. After that time, the recommended feeding quantity as instructed on the label should be adequate.
 Why does (Zinpro®) take 6 to 8 weeks to show results? Ans: After feeding Zinpro®, it takes 6 to 8 weeks for new epithelial tissue to reach the surface as quality skin, coat, or footpads.
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 What does Zinpro® have to do with Dermatosis? Ans: Veterinary textbooks refer to "Zinc Responsive Dermatosis" which is usually defined as "any disease of the skin particularly those without inflammation." The key word is "responsive" and therefore, can include most skin problems. The textbooks have noted that some skin conditions respond to zinc supplementation. Little mention is made to the definite type of disease or exactly how zinc works in the body. Probably the cause of the problem and the response mechanisms are not actually known.
 The vets already have special diets for dogs with skin problems. Where then does the Zinpro® product fit in? Ans: Canine medical diets usually address skin problems as if the dog is having an allergic reaction to ingredients found in the food. For example, the diet is changed to lamb and rice or to potato and fish. Many dogs respond favorably to the diet change. However, some dogs do not show signs of improvement. The zinc found in these diets is typically zinc oxide or chelated zinc. Neither is as bioavailable as Zinpro® . Therefore, dogs that have "zinc responsive dermatosis" may not respond favorably to a dietary change and may have to have long term steroid therapy. For dogs that have a "zinc responsive dermatosis", Zinpro® power supplements makes any dog food a "prescription diet" regardless of the quality of its ingredients. Zinpro® can be a cost effective, friendly solution.
 Will a dog that is not experiencing skin and coat problems benefit from Zinpro®? Ans: Because of the high level of bioavailability of Zinpro® it is very likely that many dogs will benefit from Zinpro®. Research has shown that the levels of zinc found in skin, coat, foot and nails all increased when Zinpro® was added to the diet. The benefits may only be minor in nature and may pass unnoticed. Some positive results are that dogs with otherwise healthy skin and coat had increased luster in the coat. Many people who show their dogs attribute their excellent show results to Zinpro®. Other pet owners have noticed that their dogs shed less after supplementing Zinpro®.
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This graph illustrates bioavailability indexes for zinc oxide and zinc methionine (Zinpro®). The different zinc sources were fed to chicks and then bone zinc was determined. Results: Zinc oxide is only a little more than half as bioavailable as zinc sulfate. (Wedekind et ai: JAS 70:178-187)