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12-15-2008, 09:11 PM | #1 |
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| Which brand of Vitamin supplements for older dogs? Hello guys, I have two beautiful babies and they are 6 and 4 years old. They are slowly starting to age, especially the 6 years old one and I am getting concerned. Should I start giving him Vitamin supplements? How about any good Bone Supplement that you guys know of? I think he has slight discomfort in the behind area... Please share your experiences...such as the brand name and how often you guys feed your dogs supplements. And starting what age? Thanks!! |
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12-16-2008, 05:45 AM | #2 |
And Rylee Finnegan Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Metro Detroit, MI
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| Extra vitamins and minerals aren't usually recommended if they are on a complete and balanced dog food. They may need to be supplemented with them for certain health issues though. If your Yorkie has arthritis, glucosamine may help. Cosequin is a great product for this. In some cases, it will not work and the dog will need NSAIDs if they are in pain.
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12-16-2008, 07:14 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Similar to what Crystal said - I wouldn't necessarily supplement unless you have a specific need. I would definitely not give bone meal - as this will throw the cal/phos ratio way off, if the diet is *already* balanced. More and more canine nutritionists are now recommending a probiotic and digestive enzyme - no matter what diet you're feeding. In fact, I'm no longer hearing *not* to give one. This could be due to 1) the benefits they're seeing, even in healthy dogs who eat premium diets and 2) the belief that many dogs' systems are vulnerable simply due to generations of increasing immune issues (possibly due to overvaccination and other things). So, my loooong point is - a probio/zyme product could be beneficial, even without obvious issues for adding them. I am liking this one (it is microencapsulated, so it does survive the pH) I've also decided to give my guys Vitasorb every 14 days, bc right now I have them on a Duck Offal diet (Marcel is having skin issues). If there are skin issues, that's a whole can of worms - but sometimes there may be a fatty acid imbalance due to that issue, or causing that issue. If your baby has hind pain, I'd get the vet to diagnose it - just so you know what you're facing here. And I agree w/ Crystal - Cosequin is a good one for joints.
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