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Vitamins And Health Supplements for Dogs

Dogs need a vast array of nutrients daily. A species-specific balance of pet vitamins and minerals is required and is affected by many factors, including the life-stage of the pet and any underlying medical conditions. It is essential for optimal growth and development of your pet that these daily dog health requirements are met.

Pet Vitamins in Dog Food

High quality commercial dog foods are formulated to meet minimum dietary requirement standards and provide a complete and balanced diet if fed according to the manufacturer's directions and as appropriate for the life stage of your dog. Provision of a diet formulated for a life stage other than that of your pet can lead to dietary imbalances. However, if your pet is fed with a high quality commercial diet appropriate to its life-stage and the right quantity is given, there should be no need for dog supplements in its diet unless instructed by your veterinarian.

Owners who provide home-made meals for their pets on a regular basis need to be aware that the dietary balance may not be appropriate for their animal. In these cases, dog supplements may be necessary. However it is essential to gain advice from a veterinary nutritionist in order to accurately formulate the type and quantity of dog supplement required.

Which Dog Supplements are Required?

Whilst not providing adequate amounts of a pet vitamin or mineral may lead to growth or developmental abnormalities as well as metabolic imbalances, over-supplementation can also lead to many such issues. Thus dog supplements should only be used with the approval of your veterinarian.

Animals that are unwell or convalescing from surgery or prolonged illness may benefit from the use of energy and vitamin dog supplements such as Nutrigel for the period of time that they are unable to consume adequate calories and pet vitamins to support their recovery. Nutrigel can also work as an appetite stimulant in these cases. Be aware of contraindications with any dog medications your pet is taking.

Other dog supplements are available and are often used to improve the health of an animal's skin and coat. Omega oils are one such product which is gaining significant attention in this area. The use of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine for dogs are also showing increased use as dog supplements to aid in the management of arthritis and reduced joint mobility in pets. The use of these dog supplements is increasingly being recommended by veterinarians as an adjunct to other medical and management procedures.

The need for additional pet vitamins or dog supplements should be assessed on an individual basis by a veterinarian to ensure that the correct balance is being provided for each individual animal. Whilst short-term dog supplements may be needed, long-term dietary deficiencies should be addressed by assessing the dietary balance being provided to the pet.