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Originally Posted by pstinard  Hi, I'm a scientist, but unfortunately, I'm a geneticist, not a veterinarian  . But I LOVE scientific discussions!!!  I think that the reasoning behind vitamin C supplementation for ear raising is that vitamin C aids in cartilage formation (cartilage is what holds the ears upright). That said, I don't know if there are any studies that show that vitamin C helps ears raise, and my understanding is that in normal, healthy dogs, vitamin C supplementation is not necessary (because dogs produce their own vitamin C) and could have adverse consequences. Here's another article on vitamin supplements for dogs from webmd that was produced in consultation with veterinarians: Dog Vitamins and Supplements: Nutrition, Joint Health, and More
I agree with the poster who said that if you are going to try to supplement your puppy's vitamins, look to natural sources. Just be sure that the natural source is something that is not toxic to dogs, because certain foods that humans eat (like chocolate and onions) ARE toxic to dogs. |
Hey, good to know you are a geneticist.
We must talk more...or you must talk and I will listen and ask questions...
. I LOVE GENETICS! I have 'studied' many subjects, and love these types of objective, investigative, theorizing discussions, but, I am still not a scientist!
Whatever is given should be something that is not harmful. I am very interested in the addition of Vitamin C...I thought "up ears" was "genetic" and did not see a connection when ears are taped...or why it works...and sometimes it does not. That may be part of the reason...very interesting...thank you.