Multivitamins

[LaFlaca]

I would like to add a multivitamin to Wendy's daily diet but my head spins when I look online at all the different supplements. Also, I don't want to over do it as she already gets FortiFlora, Grizzly Salmon Oil and Get Up & Go Glucosamine/Chondroitin. I feed Wellness Core, RMB's and the occasional organ meat.

 

So GT'ers what would you suggest? Or should I leave well enough alone?

[JAJ2010]

Just curious... why do you think she needs vitamins? I've never fed any of our puppers any...

[LaFlaca]

I guess I'm just overprotective and want all the best for my girl. Also, I'm not convinced that dog food, whether kibble, canned or even raw provides all the nutrients that a dog needs.

[JAJ2010]

I guess I'm just overprotective and want all the best for my girl.

 

Sounds like good logic to me! I'll be interested in the replies...

[Guest Energy11]

I give multi-vitamins every night, and I feed Canidae Platinum, plus many veggies, sweet taters and pumpkin. I, too, feel better giving them. Our Cari will ONLY eat brown rice and Natural Balance "chubs," as I call them. I use Pet Tabs Plus. I also give a Glucosamine and Chrondroitin supplement. Curfew gets Caniflex (all natural from ELKUSA.com). They eat far better than we do:)))

 

Good Luck!

Edited December 21, 2009 by Energy11

[Guest mcsheltie]

Two canine nutritionists (one who's work I've read, the other I have had a consultation with) said to buy human vitamins and dose them according to weight. Here are two that were recommended - link1 and link2

 

During the consult I was told that if you are feeding high quality kibble (which you are) giving a good multi vit/min three times a week would cover deficiencies without fear of excess.

[Guest FullMetalFrank]

A couple of times a week (or when I remember) mine get a children's chewable.

[Batmom]

If you're feeding all or mostly kibble, it already has the same stuff in it that a multivitamin has. The dog is essentially already getting a multivitamin, no need to give two.

 

If you're feeding a homeprepped diet that might not be fully balanced, then it would make sense to give a multivitamin. We use Vetri-science Canine Plus.