Administering Liquid Vitamins and Minerals for Dogs

Liquid vitamins and minerals can be a good way of helping to provide your dog with the nutrients that he requires for his daily life. Many dogs need extra nutrients and other benefits that they are not able to receive through the foods that they eat. If this is the case for your pet, one of the easiest ways of giving him this extra health boost is by providing him a set of liquid vitamins and minerals. However, before you go about selecting a set of liquid vitamins and minerals to use, it's crucial that you know exactly what your pet needs first.

Choosing Liquid Vitamins and Minerals

Dogs require a unique set of vitamins and minerals that's different from what humans require. This means that you cannot simply provide your pet with a human formulated vitamin system. For instance, dogs will typically manufacture vitamin C within their own bodies. Therefore, you don't need to provide your pet with supplemental vitamin C (although it will not cause him any health problems if you do).

More importantly, you'll need to be aware of the nutrients that can potentially be harmful for your pet if given to him in quantities that are too high. Specifically, be careful about vitamins that are fat soluble. Vitamins A, D, E and K are all fat soluble, meaning that they will not be broken down and passed through the body under normal circumstances in water. These vitamins should not be given in doses higher than what is recommended for your pet; in most cases, your pet's food will give enough of these minerals and nutrients to cover your dog's health.

Administering Liquid Vitamins and Minerals

The process of administering liquid vitamins and minerals for dogs depends upon your pet and his preferences. Many dogs will find the taste of these liquid compounds to be unpleasant. If this is the case, you may find that you have better luck with your pet if you give him a treat along with the vitamins. Mix up the vitamins along with yogurt, cheese or some other tasty item that is healthy for your dog and won't cause him to have a negative allergic reaction. You can also drizzle the liquid vitamin compound over his food and then mix it in with either dry food or canned food.

When administering vitamins to your pet, it's crucial that you follow the dosage as suggested on the label of the vitamin supplement, as well as what is recommended by your vet. Never exceed the recommended dosage.

Before you begin any vitamin treatment, take your dog to the vet for a full examination. The vet will be able to tell you if your pet will benefit from a vitamin treatment. He'll also be able to let you know which set of vitamins and other minerals will best be able to affect your dog's overall health.

 

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