Posted on Sep 30, 2008 under Dog Nutrition, Supplements |
Where I am located there is no dog food or anything for dogs.. I was wondering if I can give my dog vitaman tablets that humans eat mixed in with his food… My puppy is about 3 months old Pomchi… If I can give him vitamans what vitamans should the dog not eat? Im located in a poor place in China, and there are no vets or anything = ( I will have to try my best to keep it alive and healthy…. The only thing I feed it is real cooked meat with rice usually… But hes not getting the vitamans he needs I think..
It would be OK to give the dog a multivitamin. I sell animal medicines and vaccines and the only difference between them and the human ones is that they do not go through the FDA.
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Posted on Sep 29, 2008 under Dog Nutrition, Supplements |
I totally understand the importance of proper nutrition and I feed EVO kibble which I think is a very good food. But there is so much research out there now on the importance of antioxidants to prevent disease, CoQ10 to strengthen the heart muscle, glucosamine for joints, omega 3’s for skin and inflammation. I’d like to know if you are giving your dog supplements and if you are pleased with the product and results.
My three dogs are on Glycoflex II (a joint supplement) for varying stages of arthritis - and yes I love it and it works very well. One of my dogs is also on omega 3 & 6 fatty acids (3V caps) for chronic skin allergies and shhe also does much better on this. Quality of supplements varies greatly so read up on the specific one to make sure it has the science behind it and the quality of ingredients you want for your dog. Which supplement(s) would be appropriate is based on if your dog has any health problems.
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Posted on Sep 01, 2008 under Dog Health, Senior Dog, Supplements |
Should I be feeding my senior dog supplements for joint care?
The problem with glucosamine is that it only works in the first stages or arthritis. You should take your dog to the vet for an xray to see how many issues your dog has, and what stages your dog is in. Dogs are masters at hiding pain, and your dog may have spine or hip issues that you may not be aware of.
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Posted on Jul 15, 2008 under Caring & Living with Your Dog, Dog Nutrition, Senior Dog, Supplements |
i have a 49 pound american stafforshire terrier that is 7 years old she never had kids she was fixed and i am wondering at what age should she start eating senior dog food? thanks i just found out she has arthritis in both of her knees and she needs to take a glucosamine tablet for the rest of her life…
It depends on so many things including how active she is, her weight and whether her joints are ok etc (senior foods can contain supplements like glucosmine). Some seven year olds are still as active as three year olds while some are showing signs of ageing. It can really only be your judgement but your vet may help. You know your own dog better than anyone.
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