Supplements to make your pet stay healthy!   

Supplements that will help keep your pet healthy!   

Our pets are part of our family and in fact very similar to us when it comes to nutrition.  Just as we care about our diet to stay healthy it is quite important to take care of our dogs in the same way!   Supplements are a wonderful choice to help with the health of our dogs, cats and pets.   It’s wise to ensure that the supplements you’re using and providing your pet are of a very high quality, and provide benefits to your dog.  Dog supplements should be used to provide proper nutrients like minerals and vitamins for your dog - they will also make certain that you have a healthy and happy pet!   Factors including age, activity level, breed and assortment an of other factors will determine the kinds of dog health supplements can be utilized and how often they should be given to your pet.

Naturally, the need and choice of supplements for our dogs will vary based on many circumstances such as age, type, current health, advice from your vet, etc.    Just as us each dog may require a different diet of supplements, but there are some common ones that are good for all dogs and will promote health in them.   Also, the same breed will need to change supplements during its life as it gets older.  Older dogs, for instance often feel discomfort and pain as a result of arthritis.  These dogs will benefit from larger dosages of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine sulphate.

The older our dogs get they seem to gain difficulties such as digesting their food in an easy style and therefore digestive enzyme supplements often help them better digest food.

You should also change your dogs diet if it is overweight.    Better food, less food, and mulit-vitamins and supplements can greatly change the life for the better of an overweight pet.   

Vitamins and supplements will also help quite a bit with dogs shedding and shedding, scratching, and losing hair.  Omega 3 works great for this. 

Another important thing to consider is the type of  breed that your dig is.  Different breeds will be more prone to health issues and problems – for example large breeds may have hip issues.  Black Labradors will shed a lot if not given proper vitamins and minerals.  

Remember that supplements should included in your dog and cats diet every day.    As a rule of thumb they will make your dog happier, live longer, and stay healthy.   Many trips to the vet are a result of continued poor diet.    In order for your dog to be and stay healthy we strongly suggest a good diet for your dog – this includes using a high quality and vet recommend food.  Don’t necessarily go with the “brand name.”   

Larger breed dogs, as an example, often have issues with their hips and bones; especially as they get older.  Look for a high quality supplement designed for them.   Chondroitin-sulphate and glucosamine-sulphate will help!   Also, L-carnitine helps dogs with their weight and takes pressure off their hips and joints.     

Now let’s take a look at younger dogs.   Life stages, personality, energy levels, lifestyles, needs and breed all play a large role.   These antioxidants are required to ward off the serious infections that contribute to a multitude of health issues.  Last but not least, manganese, glucosamine, will help the joints of the dog from any deterioration thus strengthening the overall bones health of the pet.