Can Dogs tolerate human vitamins?
Robert Jurand
I'm wondering if vitamins for humans, which include trace elements, can or
should be given to Dogs? Could this harm or injure Dogs? Or do Dogs require
special micronutrients not found in human supplements? Most Dog
foods claim to be "nutritionally complete," but does this include trace
elements and other micronutrients? Are there any special micronutrients
or trace elements that should be given to Dogs? I know I'm asking a lot
of questions, but any help, answers or input would be greatly appreciated.
From one Dog lover to others, thanx.
Robbo.
Wiggy5
Hi,
My vet recommended giving my dogs a human One a Day vitamin. Just the
plain One a Days not the super One a Days. I give a One a Day plus iron.
The vet said that dog vitamins like Petabs were too weak. My dogs are
doing great and their coats have really improved.
Good Luck!
Eileen
Jones
--DO NOT give your dog vitamins meant for humans. They are not balanced
correctly for dogs. There are wonderful nutritional supplements on the
market that are much better suited for dogs. Check with your breeder,
vet or someone knowledgeable at a pet supply center. (When at a pet
store ask specific questions about the product, if they cannot answer you
then go someplace else for advice) It has been a long time since I have
had to use a supplement so I can't offer any brand names, sorry. Take
care.
Stephanie
Jacqueline Pratt
DO NOT give your dog vitamins meant for humans. They are not balanced
>correctly for dogs. There are wonderful nutritional supplements on the
>market that are much better suited for dogs. Check with your breeder,
>vet or someone knowledgeable at a pet supply center. (When at a pet
>store ask specific questions about the product, if they cannot answer
you
>then go someplace else for advice) It has been a long time since I
have
>had to use a supplement so I can't offer any brand names, sorry. Take
>care.
>
>Stephanie
Hi Stephanie,
You're worrying me with this. It was on the recommendation of my
breeder that I used a common brand-name multi vitamin supplement for my
GSD (now 2.1/2). She used to get them daily as a pup but I only give
her one a week nowadays. Am I harming her? She is certainly fit (wish
I was 1% as fit), healthy and has a glossy coat. Do you know what the
problems are?
Jacqueline
--
Jacqueline Pratt
Jim Michael
Jones (r7a8...@abaco.coastalnet.com) wrote:
: --DO NOT give your dog vitamins meant for humans. They are not balanced
: correctly for dogs. There are wonderful nutritional supplements on the
In most cases you are correct. However, I once had a female dobe pup with
a rickets-like condition. This responded immediately to vitamin C. I
discontinued the C and the condition returned. On reinstituting the C the
problem went away. This was continued for several months. The only other
feed given was Puppy Chow. As I am sure you are aware, dogs produce their
own vitamin C. I suppose in Tasha's case she did not produce enough.
Cheers,
Jim
Jones
Jacqueline Pratt wrote:
>
> DO NOT give your dog vitamins meant for humans. They are not balanced
> >correctly for dogs. There are wonderful nutritional supplements on the
> >vet or someone knowledgeable at a pet supply center. (When at a pet
> >store ask specific questions about the product, if they cannot answer
> you
> >then go someplace else for advice) It has been a long time since I
> have
> >had to use a supplement so I can't offer any brand names, sorry. Take
> >care.
> >
> >Stephanie
>
> Hi Stephanie,
>
> You're worrying me with this. It was on the recommendation of my
> breeder that I used a common brand-name multi vitamin supplement for my
> GSD (now 2.1/2). She used to get them daily as a pup but I only give
> her one a week nowadays. Am I harming her? She is certainly fit (wish
> I was 1% as fit), healthy and has a glossy coat. Do you know what the
> problems are?
>
> Jacqueline
> --
> Jacqueline Pratt
--I have been recieving conflicting messages about this. I had always
been told and believed that people vitamins were not necessarily harmful,
but could lead to stomach problems and imbalances. My information may be
outdated, however, and I may stand corrected. Please check with your vet
before changing anything. Thanks.
Stephanie
Wiggy5
Hi,
My vet recommended giving my dogs a plain people Multi vitamin with their
food each day. So far no problems and they look great!
Eileen
Jean-Pierre Covent
Maybe this is out of topic but i have the following question.
My labrador retriever is very nervous specially when i take him in my
car.Can i give him a sedative (Valium) for humans.
Thanks for your reply.
JP.
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ScoutGonzo
J P wrote:
>Maybe this is out of topic but i have the following question.
>My labrador retriever is very nervous specially when i take him in my
>car.Can i give him a sedative (Valium) for humans.
Please, DO NOT give your dog Valium. Valium effects humans very
differently, and I'm very concerned about what it could do to your dog.
Either cut down on his car trips, or if you must, have a vet prescribe a
sedative for him. As nervous as he may seem in the car, a dog on a
sedative is truly a sad sight. I have learned to deal with my own dog in
all her nervous glory, after seeing her on sedatives.
Good Luck!
Lisa G.
Winnicker Christina
OK- I am going to respond to both the vitamin and valium question in
this response; first the vitamins:
Most dogs do not need any kind of vitamin supplement if they are on a
well-balanced diet. I just saw a great dane that was only 5 mos old
come through the clinic with bones so weak we rolled her around on a
stretcher rather than allow her to walk on her own and risk breaking a
bone: she had huge bony protuberances around her carpi and tarsi
(wrists & ankles) and her growth plates were closing prematurely. All
of this was from inappropriate calcium supplementation. Why do you
want to give your dog supplements? If your vet suggests it, then your
dog probably needs it. However, if you feed your dog a quality food,
you shouldn't need a supplement unless your dog has some particular
condition, in which case you should see your vet.
The previous poster regarding valium is correct: valium has a very
different effect on dogs than on people: it cause excitement and
hyperawareness of their surroundings, salivation and appetite
stimulation. Probably _not_ the effect you are looking for on a trip!
See your vet for proper tranquilization, if you must. You might just
try taking your dog on lots of short car trips, just to get him/her
more used to riding in the car, and they may calm down on their own.
It always amazes me how many owners say that their dog is such a
horrible, nervous car rider; and the only place they ever go is the
vet! I'd hate the car too if it meant I was going to get shots every
time. Try taking them to the park, and giving treats for being calm in
the car. You might be able to train them out of their nervousness.
Good luck!
-winnie
class of '98 msu cvm
