Supplements

[lilly06]

Just curious, at what age do breeders suggest giving a pup suppments? Ie fish oil, vit e, vit c and glucosamine?

 

[gitchegumee]

We were insrtructed to give vitamins C & E along with Glycoflex.

 

[Peter Maniate]

A supplement with vitamin D should normally not be given until the growth plates are closed as the vitamin D could intensify the effect of calcium. Supplements with vitamin D include cod liver oil and unrefined sockeye salmon oil.

Unless there is a specific medical reason, my experience has been that supplements in general should be avoided until five months of age.

 

[Sully]

Are Vitamin C and Ester C the same thing? My breeder says to give her pups supplements of vitamin C and glucosamine

 

[Newfobsessed]

I had been told that Ester C is more easily absorbed and therefore more desireable.

 

[R Taft]

Are Vitamin C and Ester C the same thing? My breeder says to give her pups supplements of vitamin C and glucosamine

My pup has also been on VitE, kelp and these, as per breeder

 

[ward_hill]

C and E, plus 1 tbsp safflower oil added to food as soon as we took him home at 10 weeks, per breeders instructions. no D supplements, other than in dairy products like cheese, yogurt.