Supplements And Their Affects On Dogs
Dogs can exist on
a diet
of meat, fruit,
and vegetables.
The benefits
of supplements
are overwhelming
and can add several healthy
years to your dogs life. Lifestyle
and the foods
and nutrients
our pets receive make up 70
percent of their
longevity, and 80-90 percent of
the diseases in dogs are due
to the degenerative
processes that come with aging.
Major
health changes occur
in a short amount of
time in
dogs, as they
age seven times
faster than people (on
the average). Aging is a process in which
the bodys systems deteriorate faster than the body
can repair them,
and dogs
have different nutritional needs at different life stages.
Supplements
can pick up where
dog foods leave off with the added benefit
that some medical
conditions, like arthritis,
and hip dysphasia can be
treated with supplements.
Vitamins such as A, B1, and
Folic Acid; and
minerals like potassium probiotics can help dogs live longer,
healthier lives. The ideal supplements
for your dog
are those
targeted to your dogs particular
health needs, as
determined by your vet.
Supplements are available in many forms,
including liquid, pill, and powder forms.
Features to consider in dog supplements
are; the ingredients, efficacy
, form-powder, pill
or liquid,
easy to give,
veterinarian approved, and most important, appropriate for the age, weight, breed, and health of your pet.
Always remember to consult your
veterinarian before
choosing or giving supplements to your pet.
Make sure the supplements you choose are for dogs,
not cats
or people, there are differences, and a follow-up exam by your veterinarian would give you a better indication of
how well your dogs metabolism is
benefiting from the supplements. Once the ideal supplement is found, regular
use is the key to success for good health.
Supplements can be the key to good health for your pet. But remember to always use them in moderation and do not mix
supplements, this could be potentially dangerous to your pet.
Randy Jones and his partner Brent Jones have
been in the pet industry for a long
time. Recently they
formed http://www.joncopets.com.
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