Dog Supplements - Harmful or Helpful?

Along the lines of my last post about vitamins for dogs, I found an article talking about dog supplements in a more general way. It reminds pet owners that there are some problems that can occur with taking too much of a supplement. You need to not only know what you are giving your dog, but you need to pay attention to any possible reactions.


Are Dog Supplements Harmful to Your Pet?


REMEMBER: When in doubt, contact your veterinarian or a dog nutritionist for help.

The Harm Of Giving Vitamins To Dogs

We know that we should be using vitamins, but do we really need to worry about giving vitamin supplements to our dogs? And if we do give supplements, are there any repercussions that we need to be aware of?

A good multi-vitamin specially formulated for our canine companions is almost always a good thing to give. Just like we don't get all the vitamins we need from the food we eat, neither do our dogs. And depending upon the quality of the dog food you provide, and how you store the dog food, not only may your dog not be getting enough, but by the time you get to the bottom of the bag of dog food, the quantities of nutrients is considerably less than when you first opened the bag.

A good dog supplement simply helps promote good health. You can also get supplements to help with other conditions your dog may be having, such as joint problems. With joint problems, you can find dog vitamins that also contain glucosamine which helps keep the joints lubricated.

If you are worrying about giving too much vitamins, the following post on vitamins for dogs has a section at the end that gives the signs of toxicity from vitamins.

A Dog's Simple Needs

I saw this post on FoxNews, and wanted to share it.





Dogs are simple creatures with simple needs. And what they share in return is enormous for humans.

What Dogs Want:
1 - Love
2 - A Pack Leader
3 - Food
4 - Fun
5 - Exercise

Does it get any simpler? The unconditional love your dog gives back to you is priceless.
You can be mad and yell at them - they still love you.
You can get busy and ignore them - they still love you.
Everyone in the world can be mad at you - they still love you!!!!
And really ask for so little in return.

Go give your dog some love right now! Then take them outside for a nice walk or a game of fetch. You will be more relaxed and happier, and so will your dog.


Source: FoxNews

Hypoallergenic Dog Food – The Best Way to Tackle Dog Food Allergies

While my dogs don't have any food allergies, my friend's dog has a 'very sensitive' stomach. By this I mean the dog, Roxy, has diarrhea often and lots of gas. When I asked my friend what she fed her dog, I found out it was a rather low grade supermarket dog food.

Of course I extolled on the praises of making your own dog food, to which she balked. So I then asked her to take a look at a hypoallergenic dog food. She didn't realize that the diarrhea and gas are symptoms of food sensitivities, and sometimes even dog food allergies.

So we took a look online at some hypoallergenic dog foods that she could try. And she bought a bag of Sojo's Complete cause she liked the ingredients and the company as a whole.

Well, she fed it for a month and couldn't believe the difference it made. At first, she was a little upset that everything didn't change in just a few days. Honestly, it took over a week before she noticed that there was less dog gas. After a month of absolutely no diarrhea, she was hooked. And Roxy looks so much healthier - she has more energy and her coat looks fantastic.

If your dog is showing signs of dog allergies, definitely try a hypoallergenic dog food. It not only helps with food allergies/sensitivities, but also makes your dog healthier by using quality ingredients, enabling your dog to better fight off whatever allergens are bothering them.