BioFunction8

  • Helps to Relieve GI Issues in Dogs
  • Made in Ireland
  • Contains a range of organic herbs and sea plants
  • contains organic german chamomile flowers, a.k.a “mother of the gut”

Pack Size

300g
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£26.99
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Product Overview

What is BioFunction8 and how does it work?

BF8 contains organic german chamomile flowers, a.k.a “mother of the gut”. This is a famous gut soother (hence we drink it in tea when struggling after a big meal). BioFunction8 settles the gut, decreasing inflammation and alleviating the symptoms of IBS, IBD and acid reflux.

BioFunction8 also contains organic marshmallow root, a herb known to aid intestinal repair by increasing the mucosal lining  (often lost during gut issues – this is the shiny sleeve on the outside of your dogs stool). The mucsoal lining is where the gut flora live and work. If you build their home, they will come and it’s they that fix the gut from the inside, like little fraggles.

We also include a little chia seed which help to slow the passage of digesta. Dogs with gut issues typically lose form as their digestion factory is on the blink. As you make changes in the diet to fix this (below), chia seeds slow the speed your dogs gut evacuates, giving more chance for digestion to occur, soaking up excess water in the stool in the process. Win win for animals putting out lots of soft poos.

Finally, BioFunction8 includes a blend of 3 Irish, air-dried seaweeds (2 brown and one green) which are not only wonderfully antiinflammatory and antioxidative in their own right but are also deeply nutritious. This is most welcomes in dogs with gut issues which, if you looked, will have quite erratic vitamin and mineral profiles from the turmoil in their tummies.

Made in Ireland, BF8 is a natural feed supplement containing a unique blend of seaweeds, herbs and plant ingredients selected for their ability to promote gut health in animals.

• Rich in antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatories
• Chamomile soothes a variety of IBS/IBD like symptoms including acid reflux
• Fucoxanthin protects gut cell membranes
• Marshmallow increases the mucosal layer in intestinal lining
• Chia seeds slow the passage of digesta, absorbing available water
• Rich in bioavailable nutrients to replace those lost to gut barrier dysfunction
• No artificial chemicals, additives or preservatives

Why does my dog have gut issues?

Recurring gut issues are one of the most common reasons for visiting the vet. The majority of these are caused by a life of the wrong food. In the case of the dog, this is a life spent eating ultra-processed foodstuffs such as kibble or canned products. In terms of gut health, these products are from ideal for the following reasons:

  1. Studies show ultra-processed protein such as meat and bone meal (most vet-recommended kibble) is not only much harder to digest by the body (think overcooking that piece of steak but worse) but it’s more antigenic to the body, feeding the wrong bacteria in the gut, inducing dysbiosis (a shifting of the gut flora profile) in the meat-eater.
  2. Dybsiosis is further aggravated by the chemical preservatives used in these products – these kill the life in the product, greatly increasing its shelf life, for sure, but then this toxic crap washes over their gut flora, napalming it.
  3. Kibble and canned food is larger plant material, largely carbohydrates. This is not what the dog or cat’s gut wants to eat daily. Studies show raw meat-based diets produce a more balanced gut flora than kibble.

For these reasons, and many more, for dogs with gut issues the best advice is to FIRST move to a fresh, biologically appropriate diet for your dog, rather than running around looking for a plaster. BF8 is useful during this process (or should not the shift eliminate 100% of their issues).

How do I give BioFunction8?

BF8 is a dry, powdered product containing different dried ingredients of different grind thicknesses so best advice is to first shake the pack. There is a 2g scoop included. Your dog needs around 2g per 10kg of dog. You sprinkle it on their food (and yes, the vast majority like the taste. In fact, because it works so well, don’t underestimate your dogs’ ability to know what’s good for them. Still, you might build to the required dose slowly over a few meals and mix it well into their food!).

Should not be used in…

BioFunction8 contains some seaweed and thus iodine. Therefore it is not to be used in dogs with HYPERthyroid issues.

Ingredients

A blend of three Irish, sustainably harvested seaweeds, a seaweed extract, organic german chamomile, ground organic chia seed and organic marshmallow.

How do I give BioFunction8?

BF8 is a dry, powdered product containing different dried ingredients of different grind thicknesses so best advice is to first shake the pack. There is a 2g scoop included. Your dog needs around 2g per 10kg of dog. You sprinkle it on their food (and yes, the vast majority like the taste. In fact, because it works so well, don’t underestimate your dogs’ ability to know what’s good for them. Still, you might build to the required dose slowly over a few meals and mix it well into their food!).

REFER A FRIEND AND GET FREE FOOD

SHARE YOUR LINK

You’ll find your unique referral link in your barkinBISTRO account. Send it to friends who’d love to try our meals.

YOUR FRIEND GETS £10

When they use your link to place their first order (minimum £50) they’ll receive £10 credit to use on their next order.

YOU GET £10

As a thanks, you’ll also get £10 credit towards your next order over £50 for every successful referral.

Delivery Information

All orders placed before 10am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be dispatched same day for next day delivery service.

UK Mainland customers may be a 2 day delivery service, please note DPD and Royal Mail Tracked 24 is not a guaranteed next day delivery service.  If you would like reassurance of a next day delivery service please choose the Royal Mail Guaranteed Next Day delivery service at checkout (available for UK and Northern Ireland customers only).

Orders placed after 10am on Thursday’s will be dispatched on the following Monday.

Bank holiday orders will be dispatched on the next working day.

You should allow at least 48 hrs for delivery and be aware that couriers will deliver between the hours of 8am and 6pm (this could be even earlier and later during busy periods). We cannot replace or refund any orders which have been refused or been delivered within 48 hours.

Check the Temperature: Upon arrival, ensure the raw pet food is still cold to the touch or partially frozen. If it feels warm, don’t refreeze it. Provided the food is still cold to the touch, at 4°C or below, you can safely refreeze and use as normal.

Quality Check: Look for any unusual smell, discoloration, or signs of spoilage. If anything seems off, discard the food.

Please note we do not receive any compensation from couriers for late deliveries or damages due to the nature of the product.  Any replacements are sent at our expense.

NORTHERN IRELAND

FREE DPD Delivery on Orders Over £100
£7.99 DPD Delivery on Orders Under £100
£4.50 Royal Mail Delivery on Orders up to 1.5kg Non frozen products
£18.00 Royal Mail Guaranteed Next Day Delivery on Orders up to 20kg

IRELAND

FREE DPD Delivery on Orders Over £100
£9.99 DPD Delivery on Orders Under £100

UK MAINLAND

FREE Royal Mail Delivery on Orders Over £100
£9.99 Royal Mail Delivery on Orders Under £100
£4.50 Royal Mail Delivery on Orders up to 1.5kg Non frozen products
£18.00 Royal Mail Guaranteed Next Day Delivery on Orders up to 20kg

Additional Information

Your delicious meals are shipped frozen.  Our insulated boxes are designed to keep your food cold during transit.  They stay cold for 48 hours so there’s no need to be at home for delivery.  That means if your box is left in a safe place or with a neighbour, you can just pop the food into the fridge or freezer when you get home.

At times our frozen meals defrost slightly whilst on their way to you, however this is expected especially in warmer weather, provided the food is still cold it is completely safe to pop them into the freezer to refreeze. We’ve done lots of testing on this, and we’d never suggest something we weren’t comfortable doing ourselves.

Some Highlands and Islands postcodes may take a while longer for delivery. If you live in one of these harder to reach areas call us to find out more 02829540569.

Delivery T&Cs

barkinBISTRO will not accept liability for missing orders that have shown to be left at your address by the GPS tracking from our couriers or for incorrect address information.

We will not refund or replace orders where customers have notified the couriers to deliver on an alternative delivery day or to an alternative delivery address. Changes agreed with the courier once your parcel has left our premise are out of our control and we strictly advise against this.

We are always looking to improve so do email or call our friendly team on [email protected] or 02829540569 if you have any questions.

Product Overview

What is BioFunction8 and how does it work?

BF8 contains organic german chamomile flowers, a.k.a “mother of the gut”. This is a famous gut soother (hence we drink it in tea when struggling after a big meal). BioFunction8 settles the gut, decreasing inflammation and alleviating the symptoms of IBS, IBD and acid reflux.

BioFunction8 also contains organic marshmallow root, a herb known to aid intestinal repair by increasing the mucosal lining  (often lost during gut issues – this is the shiny sleeve on the outside of your dogs stool). The mucsoal lining is where the gut flora live and work. If you build their home, they will come and it’s they that fix the gut from the inside, like little fraggles.

We also include a little chia seed which help to slow the passage of digesta. Dogs with gut issues typically lose form as their digestion factory is on the blink. As you make changes in the diet to fix this (below), chia seeds slow the speed your dogs gut evacuates, giving more chance for digestion to occur, soaking up excess water in the stool in the process. Win win for animals putting out lots of soft poos.

Finally, BioFunction8 includes a blend of 3 Irish, air-dried seaweeds (2 brown and one green) which are not only wonderfully antiinflammatory and antioxidative in their own right but are also deeply nutritious. This is most welcomes in dogs with gut issues which, if you looked, will have quite erratic vitamin and mineral profiles from the turmoil in their tummies.

Made in Ireland, BF8 is a natural feed supplement containing a unique blend of seaweeds, herbs and plant ingredients selected for their ability to promote gut health in animals.

• Rich in antioxidants and natural anti-inflammatories
• Chamomile soothes a variety of IBS/IBD like symptoms including acid reflux
• Fucoxanthin protects gut cell membranes
• Marshmallow increases the mucosal layer in intestinal lining
• Chia seeds slow the passage of digesta, absorbing available water
• Rich in bioavailable nutrients to replace those lost to gut barrier dysfunction
• No artificial chemicals, additives or preservatives

Why does my dog have gut issues?

Recurring gut issues are one of the most common reasons for visiting the vet. The majority of these are caused by a life of the wrong food. In the case of the dog, this is a life spent eating ultra-processed foodstuffs such as kibble or canned products. In terms of gut health, these products are from ideal for the following reasons:

  1. Studies show ultra-processed protein such as meat and bone meal (most vet-recommended kibble) is not only much harder to digest by the body (think overcooking that piece of steak but worse) but it’s more antigenic to the body, feeding the wrong bacteria in the gut, inducing dysbiosis (a shifting of the gut flora profile) in the meat-eater.
  2. Dybsiosis is further aggravated by the chemical preservatives used in these products – these kill the life in the product, greatly increasing its shelf life, for sure, but then this toxic crap washes over their gut flora, napalming it.
  3. Kibble and canned food is larger plant material, largely carbohydrates. This is not what the dog or cat’s gut wants to eat daily. Studies show raw meat-based diets produce a more balanced gut flora than kibble.

For these reasons, and many more, for dogs with gut issues the best advice is to FIRST move to a fresh, biologically appropriate diet for your dog, rather than running around looking for a plaster. BF8 is useful during this process (or should not the shift eliminate 100% of their issues).

How do I give BioFunction8?

BF8 is a dry, powdered product containing different dried ingredients of different grind thicknesses so best advice is to first shake the pack. There is a 2g scoop included. Your dog needs around 2g per 10kg of dog. You sprinkle it on their food (and yes, the vast majority like the taste. In fact, because it works so well, don’t underestimate your dogs’ ability to know what’s good for them. Still, you might build to the required dose slowly over a few meals and mix it well into their food!).

Should not be used in…

BioFunction8 contains some seaweed and thus iodine. Therefore it is not to be used in dogs with HYPERthyroid issues.

Ingredients

A blend of three Irish, sustainably harvested seaweeds, a seaweed extract, organic german chamomile, ground organic chia seed and organic marshmallow.

How do I give BioFunction8?

BF8 is a dry, powdered product containing different dried ingredients of different grind thicknesses so best advice is to first shake the pack. There is a 2g scoop included. Your dog needs around 2g per 10kg of dog. You sprinkle it on their food (and yes, the vast majority like the taste. In fact, because it works so well, don’t underestimate your dogs’ ability to know what’s good for them. Still, you might build to the required dose slowly over a few meals and mix it well into their food!).

REFER A FRIEND AND GET FREE FOOD

SHARE YOUR LINK

You’ll find your unique referral link in your barkinBISTRO account. Send it to friends who’d love to try our meals.

YOUR FRIEND GETS £10

When they use your link to place their first order (minimum £50) they’ll receive £10 credit to use on their next order.

YOU GET £10

As a thanks, you’ll also get £10 credit towards your next order over £50 for every successful referral.

Delivery Information

All orders placed before 10am on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday will be dispatched same day for next day delivery service.

UK Mainland customers may be a 2 day delivery service, please note DPD and Royal Mail Tracked 24 is not a guaranteed next day delivery service.  If you would like reassurance of a next day delivery service please choose the Royal Mail Guaranteed Next Day delivery service at checkout (available for UK and Northern Ireland customers only).

Orders placed after 10am on Thursday’s will be dispatched on the following Monday.

Bank holiday orders will be dispatched on the next working day.

You should allow at least 48 hrs for delivery and be aware that couriers will deliver between the hours of 8am and 6pm (this could be even earlier and later during busy periods). We cannot replace or refund any orders which have been refused or been delivered within 48 hours.

Check the Temperature: Upon arrival, ensure the raw pet food is still cold to the touch or partially frozen. If it feels warm, don’t refreeze it. Provided the food is still cold to the touch, at 4°C or below, you can safely refreeze and use as normal.

Quality Check: Look for any unusual smell, discoloration, or signs of spoilage. If anything seems off, discard the food.

Please note we do not receive any compensation from couriers for late deliveries or damages due to the nature of the product.  Any replacements are sent at our expense.

NORTHERN IRELAND

FREE DPD Delivery on Orders Over £100
£7.99 DPD Delivery on Orders Under £100
£4.50 Royal Mail Delivery on Orders up to 1.5kg Non frozen products
£18.00 Royal Mail Guaranteed Next Day Delivery on Orders up to 20kg

IRELAND

FREE DPD Delivery on Orders Over £100
£9.99 DPD Delivery on Orders Under £100

UK MAINLAND

FREE Royal Mail Delivery on Orders Over £100
£9.99 Royal Mail Delivery on Orders Under £100
£4.50 Royal Mail Delivery on Orders up to 1.5kg Non frozen products
£18.00 Royal Mail Guaranteed Next Day Delivery on Orders up to 20kg

Additional Information

Your delicious meals are shipped frozen.  Our insulated boxes are designed to keep your food cold during transit.  They stay cold for 48 hours so there’s no need to be at home for delivery.  That means if your box is left in a safe place or with a neighbour, you can just pop the food into the fridge or freezer when you get home.

At times our frozen meals defrost slightly whilst on their way to you, however this is expected especially in warmer weather, provided the food is still cold it is completely safe to pop them into the freezer to refreeze. We’ve done lots of testing on this, and we’d never suggest something we weren’t comfortable doing ourselves.

Some Highlands and Islands postcodes may take a while longer for delivery. If you live in one of these harder to reach areas call us to find out more 02829540569.

Delivery T&Cs

barkinBISTRO will not accept liability for missing orders that have shown to be left at your address by the GPS tracking from our couriers or for incorrect address information.

We will not refund or replace orders where customers have notified the couriers to deliver on an alternative delivery day or to an alternative delivery address. Changes agreed with the courier once your parcel has left our premise are out of our control and we strictly advise against this.

We are always looking to improve so do email or call our friendly team on [email protected] or 02829540569 if you have any questions.

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