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11-25-2005, 02:22 AM | #1 |
Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Slovenia
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| ENZYMES - yes or no? I am sorry but I have so much questions. I have my Yorki only 2 months now so I must learn a lot. And of course I want all the best for him So my question is: 1)Does anybody adding enzimes (dietary enzymes, digestive enzymes) to dog food? Do you think it is good to add it? I heard that dietary enzymes are missing in all kibbles. 2)Is it good to adding vitamins if you feed your dog kibbles? I feed my puppy now Eagle Pack puppy. |
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11-26-2005, 02:43 PM | #2 |
YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: USA
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| Dietary needs are very complex. It is a science in itself. We should be able to feed a healthy dog a high premium dog food and not have to give it any supplements. But, if you are concerned, direct your concerns to a vet. I know that too much of some vitamins or other additives can do more damage than good. Our dietitians at work (Cardiology) believe that most healthy people eating a healthy diet do not need to take vitamins....with the exception of pregnant/nursing mothers and elderly people. Check with your vet - There may be a better dog food you can feed your dog that will meet all his nutritional needs - and, your dog may be young, active, and playful and not need vitamins. If your vet wants your puppy to take vitamins, he certainly will know of an all-round good vitamin that would be right for him. Good luck! Carol Jean PS: Some of our patients have a medication list that is about 17 medications long. And, most of these pills are over-the-counter vitamins and diet supplements that they think they need to take. Our doctors (Cardiologists) feel that most of these are a waste of money, don't do any good, and aren't necessary at all. But - because most of them do no harm, and because the doctors have more important health issues to deal with, they leave the patients to take whatever harmless supplements they want to take. Let's try to give our pets what they need - and not a lot of things they don't need. One good vitamin or other diet supplement may be just what your pet needs. Check with your vet. Last edited by SnowWa; 11-26-2005 at 02:47 PM. |
11-26-2005, 02:48 PM | #3 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: California
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| I don't add any enzymes but my puppy is taking vitamins. |
11-26-2005, 03:43 PM | #4 |
Princess Poop A Lot Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado
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| I find this magazine to be one of the best when it comes to trying to make decisions for my dogs. I cannot recommend it enough. With no disrespect to vets I feel that it is my responsibility to read as much as I can for the health of my animals. It was my vet who told me that she only had like one or two classes about nutrition in vet school. Maybe this has changed but I do know that even in humans we have nutrition specialist which doctors will turn to. http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/ Good Luck with your decision.
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