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Old 05-08-2015, 07:34 AM   #9
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From this chapter, we can conclude that menadione (vitamin K3) supplements are not necessary for *most* dogs unless they are taking antibiotics that affect the bacteria in their intestines that normally produce vitamin K, or if they have some other problem with absorbing vitamin K. The next question I will research is "Is menadione harmful in the quantities present in dog food additives?" The literature is sparse, but I will see what I can find.
Yes, this is what I've always understood - that there is no reason to supplement K in a healthy normal dog!

Thanks for posting this.
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