vitamins for dogs

Dogs can go for a good amount of time without food but not water so good that she is drinking. I have never read a specific time but we have all heard stories of dogs going weeks without food. Of course, they end up in poor condition. I am sure a lot depends on the overall health of the dog to begin with. What have you tried feeding her? You might try some boiled chicken (no skin) and rice a few smaller meals given a day.

Someone asked for suggestions on what to feed itchy dogs/dogs with allergies, though I couldn't find the original question. Anyways, I had suggested grain-free dog foods with limited ingredients, (as most allergic reactions come from food). I just came across another one, by **** Van Patten, "Natural Balance" "Limited Ingredients Diets" which is grain-free and (comes in a purple bag, Sweet Potato & Venison formula).

Can someone please provide me with a safety list of fruits/veggies for dogs. I keep getting hearing mixed information; about broccoli and almonds and more.

t know for sure. They may have additives or sweeteners or something which are not good for dogs (Xylitol, for example is toxic for dogs) I don't know obviously, if the shakes have stuff like this in them. Hopefully someone else will post who knows. Again you could ask the vet about this. Have you tried tempting Cookie with a little boiled chicken? Or a little steamed fish? You are right you need to jump-start her appetite if possible.

If this is the case, then it has been in the vitamins for years. They were fine for years, then the change... listless, little or no running, disinterested in things that normally were their lifeblood (like toys, and cuddling, we had a regular schedule!) :) Also, I just noticed that Gidget is snoring again. She hasn't done that in years but it used to be routine (and funny). It was clear that all three dogs were not themselves.

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.

There are many brands out there. Good ones will have NO gluten and NO grains (this includes rice and corn), a good protein source (meat, fish, eggs, tofu, or poultry), green leafy vegetables, sweet potato, berries and some other fruit, fish oil (containing DHA), vitamins, minerals, probiotics, and digestive enzymes. The good food does not have to every single ingredient that I have listed, but will contain many of the ingredients.

ve not brushed them as often as I used to. Right now, they eat Iams for small dogs. They are 7 lbs and 12 lbs and are 3.5 yrs old and 2.5 yrs old, respectively. They are healthy; they just don't "shine" as much. Petty question, I'm sure, but I'm curious nonetheless. Any recommendations? Thank you!

Dogs often eat grass to cleanse their digestive systems. The might vomit it up or poop it out but it's not really a major concern. Regarding eating dirt, it seems like someone already mentioned that there might be certain vitamins or minerals your dog is lacking. I'd hate to tell you what one of our dogs eats and according to the vet it's for the same reason - vitamins and minerals. He gets those in his food but he still likes to eat this substance.

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.

I do believe the good diet and vitamins make a big difference too. Both of my dogs take Joint 3 for their joints and I think it makes a big difference in how they feel. One more thing, my husband takes them for a one block walk ever morning And they really look forward to it. I think this practice is keeping their joints more limber. Thank you for blogging with me here, You have opened my eyes about a couple of issues.

Green tripe is good for kd dogs as it is packed with vitamins and minerals. The best type, in my opinion, are frozen blocks that you can part cook in a microwave. Part cooking doesn't destroy all the nutrients but makes it easier to digest for kd dogs.

If this is the case, then it has been in the vitamins for years. They were fine for years, then the change... listless, little or no running, disinterested in things that normally were their lifeblood (like toys, and cuddling, we had a regular schedule!) :) Also, I just noticed that Gidget is snoring again. She hasn't done that in years but it used to be routine (and funny). It was clear that all three dogs were not themselves.

I don't think removing grains would be of much use to him . Other people may have different ideas of course. But what obviously might help him is a "proper food" and good fibre diet, as any straining to defecate may make the hernia worse. Grains like brown rice, can't do him much harm so long as his diet is basically meat/fish based ....even small amounts of wholewheat pasta (dogs love pasta, but of course not to much!) A few carbs and grains are quite healthy for them.

I was moved by the thought that it was the responsible thing to give the dogs vitamins. I take them myself, but then I have a notoriously bad diet! :/ A fact I'm in the process of changing. PetTabs had been around for a long time, I thought they were the safest way to go. And, in fact, everything was okay for years.

org I think they will have what you are looking for. They have good home made recipes for dogs. Your vet is right with what he is telling you. Maybe this website will offer more variety for your dog.

I have had dog patients stop eating their poop when placed on probiotics, and/or digestive enzymes, and when I have changed their diets to a more wholesome, fresh meat and vegetable based homemade diet with added vitamins, minerals and supplements. But then again, some dogs continued to eat poop even with the dietary changes.

Human supplements such as these are designed for humans, and dogs have a completely different metabolism. Never use human grade products on dogs. Human grade products are commonly much too strong and too concentrated, but they also often have things like articficial sweeteners that are safe for humans but extremely poisonous to dogs.

Incase the other food you were feeding had ANY grains: Read this.... Healthy dog foods do not include needless grains and other pet health damaging ingredients. Brewer's rice and brewer's dried yeast are by-products of beer production. There you go, your little pet gets what is left over after a beer run, the stuff not fit for human consumption. Poultry Fat - Used to encourge pets to eat a product the pet would normally not eat. NutriSource does not tell us what type of Poultry.

My dog falled down from a chair in April 2010 and for a hour he couldn't move. After that he could walk but a lot of pain and difficulties in walking started. He had pains and fever and trembling, that's why on 22 of May 2010 we went to the doctor and he was diagnosed with Babesia. He got well after the disease but still with the pains in the paws, walk difficulties, isolation. The fever - 39.5 - 40.4 was present almost all the time.

So my thoughts are, what kinds of fruits/vegetables have the biggest variety/most vitamins etc that are good for you? I figured I could try eating really good ones as much as possible. I love tomatoes, lemons, cucumbers, kiwi, strawberries, and bananas the most (they're what first comes to mind that I always crave). I recently had a salad at my friends house with kale and spinach and liked it also. I'm not big on meat either. I like it I just...I don't love it like I used to.

Collapsed trachea emergency solved -- Update on Gidget... If I hadn't been very ill with a antibiotic drug reaction, my Gidgi-poo would have been put down. I figured out what was wrong, and she's almost completely well. One night, not being able to sleep with the Keflex rash and too weak the two days before to bring her in to be put down, I lay listening to her heaving for breath - at least once she passed out.

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