Vitamins for dogs

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I wanted to share this in hopes that it might help somebody else out there on tx. About 2 weeks ago, I started taking a multivitamin (no iron) and vitamin E every day. I also quit smoking. It's been 5 days now since I quit (after about 35 years) I am also back on the treadmill every day for half an hour. I have to say that I have felt EXTREMELY better this week than I have felt in months. My general mood is better, less coughing, more energy & less dizziness.

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The only crucial thing is it is always wise not to add supplements or vitamins to the dog's diet without checking first with the vet. Dosages are very different for dogs. Also, as Vitamin D is stored in the liver, overdose is possible.

Good question, my Westie (an adult rescue dog) likes to lick, but he likes to lick many things (metal included, e.g., the metal door on his crate) including his feet, which he does so much they lose hair and become red and irritated. I just purchased some Bitter Lime and started spraying his feet yesterday. This stuff can be sprayed on many other items, but don't hold me responsible if it stains, I'll soon know if it stains white dog hair.

There are may sources of B vitamins at your vet and the pet store. We do not typically recommend vitamins with a low thyroid. A grain free organic diet may be a big help also.

The minerals are top notch--such as Calcium Citrate instead of taht tainted ****, Carbonate made of Oyster Shells. They are whole food vitamins; the dogs just LOVE them and i have to keep the bottle tucked away so as to keep them out of the bottle. What is anyone's experience with Thymosin?? I have a friend who took it and reported that all his symptoms went away. That's not to say his Hep C cleared or anything but he feels sooooooooo much better.

I have been told vitamin b is good for hyperactive dogs. I would like to know what dose & what type I should use on a small dog. Thanks.

my dog will not eat this morning and he had throw up and he has not pooped?

There are vitamins made for dogs that can be purchased from your vet. Do not give human vitamins to your dog, unless your vet tells you to. Some human vitamins can make dogs ill.

my bulldog has a very sensitive stomach and is on a bland, rice, hamburger, chicken, diet and sometimes I\D food. i wonder if she needs vitamin supplements and would probiotics help her GI system.

Start with a low dose and work up to that... I know that molasses is used for it's Vitamin/Trace Mineral Content, but not sure about anti-inflammatory properties.... If your 14 yr. old is really suffering, your Vet should prescribe Medication for Arthrititis....These natural remedies (Listed above) take a few weeks to get in the system....Then the Vet meds. can be cut down...Good luck.... I'm curious now.......I'll have to google the Molasses.......

If you are unable to find Missing Ling you can instead give a good chewable childrens multi-vitamin to your dog. One children's vitamin for every 30 pounds body weight; use brands such as Twinlab or Solgar. There are also commercial hypoallergenic diets, such as venison, fish, or rabbit and potato that would be suitable if it turns out that your dog does have food allergy gastritis.

WESTHIGHLAND TERRIER - POISON I have a twelve year old Westhighland Terrier which, until three months ago, was in Excellent health. Then, very suddenly, the dog got very ill; no energy, lethargic, very little interest in food. The dog was very weak, particularly in the rear legs; she had a hump on her back. The dog has been neutered many years ago.

My dog ate a 20mg tablet of accutane that my daughter dropped on the floor.She is a 55 lb female chocolate lab. Should I be concerned?

We always fed my dog Natural Choice dry food, she liked it and did well on it because it contained all the vitamins and prebiotics. Now she is feeding her mighty dog wet in a can and my dog is getting fat and having bowel trouble, she won't switch her to the dry because she thinks the dog has to eat as soon as she puts out the food and the dog loves this food. I don't think the food is any good. Can you give me advice.

I also give him one of my multi vitamins from Shaklee, but you can ask your vet for some. You can read more about dog and cat nutrition on the internet. One good site is www.drkarenbecker.com click on dog and cat nutrition. I did find one grain free dry dog food at petsmart, but it had BHA in it, which causes cancer I guess, so I stay away from that and BHT now. My vet thinks my dog has cancer on his elbow joint. That is the main reason I changed his diet.

Also you could include a very good quality dry dog food if you like, to make sure certain vitamins and minerals dogs need are in the diet. Don't use any commercial store-bought kibble. Research online for a very good quality food, and see if you can get it delivered. Buying in bulk can save money, and often shipping is free over a certain amount spent. There are many different opinions about diets for dogs. Some say dry food is bad for them, as it can cause chronic dehydration.

Usually this just means symptomatic treatment, since some toxins or poisons do not have antidotes. If your dog is an older dog, than the most common cause of seizures are brain tumors. Other causes include: encephalitis (toxic or infectious), GME (Granulometous meningioencephalomyelitis, a brain deteriorating disease of unknown cause), and Hepatic encephalopathy. You did mention that she had elevated liver enzymes, so hepatic encephalopathy could be a possibility.

Hi yesterday my dog was attacked by my other dog over a toy. I broke it up in about 5 seconds but unfortunately the vet said he must have grabbed and pulled as her skin was separated from her muscle. They had to do surgery last night and she has drains in her in 2 places plus she was stitched on her front underarm and her eyelid. I can't believe how quick it happened. She is 13 and the other dog is 3. Now, the problem is that she won't eat anything although she is drinking water.

Hi, we have a 9 year old Rat Terrier, Little Girl and we love her to death she is a very smart and active dog.But she losses hair like you wouldnt belive I swear you could weave a rug with her hair loss each week. she is not going bald she has plenty hair lol she has a healthy diet, plenty of water to drink she is an inside dog,outside to potty.

hey- just a quick question i have been terribly sick with a head cold the last 3 days (on top of morning sickness no fun!!!) can i take the vitamin c halls defense drops without it hurting anything? im not exactly sure how far along i am but by checkin my lmp about 8 or 9 weeks...i just wish it would go away! my house is a disaster, my dog is chewing up toys and ripping things up all over the place..what a horrible week!

I am ttc and my doctor has put me on the prenatal vitamin Duet. Does anyone get nauseaus from this vitamin. My friend who just had a baby said it made her nauseaus as well. I'm hoping it's morning sickness but it would be too soon. I'm 5 days from my next period and I ovulated last week so I don't think it would be that just yet.

I searched and read that I could be intoxicated by vitamin A. I checked all my pre-natal bottles, Vitamin A is 50% of the daily recommendation, and only 20% come from Beta-Caroteno (the best source). I have always had a healthy diet, I am from Brazil, so vegetables and fruit are common on my everyday meals since I was a kid, and I do not eat junk. Sometimes I think these vitamins are a little unnecessary to me, but if I say that, people look at me like I am crazy.

Which ones are harmful to our livers.

Vitamin D is not actually a 'vitamin' like Vitamin C -- it was misnamed long ago. Vitamins are necessary in the diet to have good health and are gotten through food intake, but Vit D is not normally gotten through food, only through exposure of the skin to sunlight.

Due to its antioxidant properties, vitamin C has been used in patients with ischemic heart disease. Early data suggest that vitamin C may have a benefit on blood flow in the heart but more research is needed to confirm these findings.

I just learned that I have a prescription for vitamin D that I need to pick up at the pharmacy. I recently took blood tests and that's what my PCP decided, all I knew starting out was I asked for a script for energy level and my thyroid level was tested. Is vitamin D deficiency common with HepC patients?

I also read an article yesterday that said MS can cause low vitamin D and low vitamin D has been thought to kick off MS. IS there any truth to that? I would welcome any cause for my issues at this point instead of depression and anxiety. I would be thankful if it was a nutrition/vitamin issue in place of MS. I just have a strong gut feeling they are overlooking MS and I will end up going another few years without treatment.

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