Frequently Asked Questions: Multivitamins For Dogs
Revival Animal Health Educational Staff
Can I give my dog too many vitamins?
Generally no. They just put the extra nutrients into their urine and the urine is florescent orange or yellow.
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Are there different types of vitamins?
Yes. Prenatal and Daily vitamins are quite different.
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Should I supplement my adult dog's diet?
Reproduction, hair coat issues, and GI upsets all can benefit from vitamin supplements. Any dog that makes up more than 10% of their diet with table food should be supplemented as well.
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What is my dog is on a diet?
We all are and vitamins will help them loose weight without getting into any deficiency issues with vitamin or mineral imbalances.
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What are the functions of vitamins?
Vitamins are enzymes and mediators that help move things in and out of cells, as well as processing nutrients to a usable form in the body.
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Do I need to supplement my puppy's diet?
Puppies in the fast growing phase always benefit from vitamins just as kids do.
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What if my dog is super active?
Watch how much protein you are feeding as that will increase a puppy's hyperactivity, but these 4 wheel drive guys use a lot of calories and need vitamins to manage that high level of nutrient use.
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Should I give my senior dog supplements?
The young and old both have an increase need for dietary vitamins to maintain their energy and functional level. Senior dogs often absorb less and store less vitamins so their requirements go up for daily use.
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What traits should I look for in quality vitamins?
Vitamins should be "Made in the USA" as some foreign made vitamins were found to have lead in them and not wanted in supplements. Long shipping contributes to vitamin loss, another reason to use USA made products. Minimum daily requirements should always be contained in vitamins and the prenatal vitamins should fulfill mom's needs, which are now known for dogs.
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