Dog Vitamins & Supplements

Dog Vitamins are substances that intervene in the metabolism of nutrients. They are divided into lipo-soluble and hydro-soluble. These are obtained through nourishment. It is not recommended that a vitamin supplement is given to the dog unless a vet prescribes it. Dog Vitamins are sensitive to heat, light, oxidation and the attack of some molecules. On the other hand, a bad conservation or the contamination of their food source, as well as an infection to the digestive system can cause a lack of vitamins.

The Quality of the Food Source: The effects of nourishment are based on the quality of the ingredients in the ration.

Selecting Raw Materials: The meat used usually comes from a slaughterhouse. The meat must be bought following the official norms of hygiene. Even though meat contains a large quantity of lipids and proteins, it cannot be the only source of food for the dog. In order to guarantee the effective maintenance of the dog's organism, we must feed it vegetables and cereals, since cellulose provides fiber and starch provides energy. On the other hand, fish is an excellent source of proteins; it must be treated with the same norms as meat so that it won't lose its nutritious properties. Rich in vitamins A and D, it is divided into two classes: blue fish, which is rich in fat acids and white fish, which has less calories. Eggs are a very important source of protein; they can be given to the dog cooked, or just the raw yolk, but always without being excessive. As other protein sources, we have cheese, yogurt, dairy products, which are not really that important in the dog's nutrition. These are usually used in small quantities or as treats for the dog. It is recommended not to use cow milk to feed dogs because it is contains lactose, which is very allergic in dogs. Nevertheless, we can use a mixture of cow milk and eggs to get out of certain situations.

Cereals must be in perfect conditions. Two groups can be established:

Cereals with Gluten Cereals without Gluten Oats Corn Wheat Rice Barley Rye

Gluten is a protein substance tat when mixed with a liquid becomes viscous and malleable. Vegetables (celery, salads, spinach, carrots, etc) have cellulose which will act as a fiber. These must always be cooked. In the case that the dog has eaten an object that can hurt its digestive conduct (a sharp bone for example), we will give the dog some vegetables like celery which have been cut vertically. Filamentous vegetables can reduce the risk of an internal wound and can also facilitate its evacuation. Nevertheless, we have should not feed the dog cabbages or baby cabbage even if they are cooked.