Dog supplements can make a difference to your dog’s health – if taken properly
You take a multi-vitamin every day. In the winter, you boost your Vitamin C intake with a few extra pills, Or perhaps you have some joint issues and your doctor recommended fish oil capsules. Our health benefits from these added vitamins – and so is your dog’s when you add dog supplements to his diet.
Supplements can provide your dog with essential nutrients he doesn’t get enough of in his everyday diet. Dog supplements can also enhance an already healthy diet or treat lingering issues. Omega 3-6-9 fatty acids, minerals, vitamins and anti-oxidants can boost your dog’s health and offer a happier life.
More pet parents are making dog supplements a part of their dog’s daily diet. The most common include multivitamins, supplements to support arthritic joints, and fatty acids (important for a shiny coat and reduced shedding). Dog supplement use is also popular with owners of older and obese dogs, in order to reduce symptoms brought on by age or weight.
But do dogs need really supplements? Are dog supplements safe? There’s a lot of talk on the subject – some experts say they are important while others believe they could be doing more harm than good. Let’s go over a few important points before you add dog supplements to your pup’s diet.
Do you add dog supplements to your pooch’s diet? Have you felt that it’s helped or hindered his heath? Let us know in the comments section below.
