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Originally Posted by megansmomma  Yes, I too have had Doxies in our family my entire life. I'm just confused as to why you would need to supplement IV therapy of Vitamin C for weight loss. The article states The average pet owner would not have access to IV fluids let alone the use of intravenous Vitamin C to achieve the success of the study that you linked.
The article goes on to state that the use of intravenous Vitamin C is for and is used in conjunction with corticosteroid after an injury.
I am not making the connection between weight loss and the use of Intravenous Vitamin C or for that fact the supplement that is mentioned further into the article. I'm wondering if there is any other information that is not almost 25 years old.
I still am not making the connection to weight loss in dogs and the need for IV therapy of Vitamin C |
Oops, my apologies for not being clear.
Overweight Doxies tend to be at a higher than normal risk for IVDD (weight putting extra pressure on the spine).
The Ester-C is used at a maintenance dose to promote joint health and hopefully avoid IVDD.
Example:
"The spacing between the disc's is much like a "skittle candy"... a hard outer shell that is flexible, with soft squishy disc material inside.
When the hard outer shell becomes too ridged (calcified) it will crack... which causes the soft material to ooze out (ruptured or herniated disc)...
ESTER-C helps to keep the outer shell "flexible"...and working...
Recommended dosage:
250 mg per day
500mg per day at the onset of a problem."
I use the Ester-C found at CVS pharmacy. No need for intravenous for maintenance.
The combo of a fit and trim dog + Ester-C seems to be a good plan, however, the key is keeping the weight down.