Dog Supplements

There is unfortunately no agreement amongst dog experts as to the correct amount of supplements that your dog needs. So if you feel that your dog is lacking in some way the best thing to do is pay a visit to your veterinarian and get his help in choosing the correct dosage and frequency for your dog. Giving your dog supplements can create metabolic imbalances so be careful. It may be that you feel your dog needs it but as long as he is getting a varied and well balanced diet of fresh foods he should be receiving all the good stuff he needs. Of course if your dog exists solely on commercial processed dog foods then he might very well be lacking in some essential nutritional needs.

Fiber: Good sources of fiber for your dog are fresh crunchy vegetables and whole grain cereals. About five percent of your healthy dog's diet should be fiber.

Bones: Dogs of all shapes and sizes love to chew bones however they can cause health problems and for this reason synthetic bones are the way to go. Chewing bones not only gives your dog something fun and relaxing to do but also helps him get rid of tartar build ups. Unfortunately bone splinters can become lodged in your dog's throat or colon and cause problems. Besides synthetic bones you can also try giving your dog chewable toys or natural rawhide chews. Just beware some dogs have allergic reactions to rawhide.

Special nutritional needs for canines