Just curious if anyone here currently uses supplements and why? I understand in older dogs suffering from artheritis there could be considerable pain reduction with the addition of glucosimine and omega 3 but what about supplementing as part as a joint support plan?
I am currently trying to condition Duke slowly to gain more endurance and stamina for recreational sledding/skijoring and picked up a bottle of Whey 9 after considering if any benefits would exsist for extra joint support.
Taken from their site ( http://www.whey9.com/) Whey 9 claims,
"
WHEY PROTEIN
Whey protein is nature's finest source of protein. It is the most complete protein, containing all of the essential amino acids required by a dog's body. Whey is the easiest protein to digest so it quickly nourishes a dog's body, helping to build lean muscle and reduce fat levels. In addition, whey protein promotes the following:
• builds muscle and helps reduce fat levels
• helps lower cholesterol levels
• is ideal for dogs with diabetes as whey contains more nutritional value than other protein sources
• boosts the immune system
VITAMIN D3
Vitamin D 3 is regulates the intake of calcium into the bloodstream and bones of a dog. It also helps protect the dog from certain cancers and regulates blood sugar levels. While all ages benefit from this ingredient, it is great for puppies as it helps regulate cell growth.
CORAL CALCIUM
Coral is the finest source of calcium in the world. Mined from the reefs of Okinawa, Japan, our coral is beneficial to the health of humans and animals alike. It contains every mineral found in a dog's body and is proven to have the best absorption of any calcium source. Coral calcium also:
• defends against disease by raising a dog's body pH – acidic pH is linked to over 150 diseases
• gives the body what it needs to heal itself (the trace minerals found in coral)
• strengthens bones, nails and teeth
• oxygenates the bloodstream
• revitalizes a dog's coat, keeping hair healthy and shiny
• contains the proper ratio of calcium to phosphorus that a dog's body needs: 2:1"
on the back of the bottle it reads
"crude protein 9.5%
crude fat minimum 0.6%
crude fiber maximum 0%
moisture maximum 1.4%
per 2gs
calcium 9%
vitamin d3 1000 I.U/ kg"
I haven't decided as to whether or not I will use it yet but can anyone give me any articles on the pros and cons of supplementation/ there own personal experinces.
I wouldnt use it every day but even twice a week as a little extra seemed like a good idea, my only concerns are due to my lack of knowledge as to how dogs digest certain things Im not sure if this will do more harm then good.
The food he is currently eating is called Holestic Blend (http://www.holisticblend.com/product...products_id=72 ) and it's ingredients and anaylsis are as followed...
Lamb meal, whole ground millet, whole ground brown rice, whole ground barley, wild salmon, nutritional yeast, amaranth, flax seed, canola oil, alfalfa, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, choline chloride, L-lysine, cranberries, yucca schidigera extracts, garlic powder, cinnamon powder, rosemary extracts, ferrous sulphate, zinc oxide, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, manganous oxide, zinc proteinate, niacin, vitamin A acetate, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, manganese proteinate, thiamin mononitrate, colbalt sulphate, biotin, riboflavin, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, copper proteinates, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin K1 supplement
Guaranteed AnalysisCRUDE PROTEIN 22% MINIMUM CRUDE FAT 8% MINIMUM MOISTURE 10% MAXIMUM CRUDE FIBRE 5% MAXIMUM CRUDE ASH 10% MAXIMUM OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS 4.5% MINIMUM OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS 0.61% MINIMUM
Thanks
Kayla
I am currently trying to condition Duke slowly to gain more endurance and stamina for recreational sledding/skijoring and picked up a bottle of Whey 9 after considering if any benefits would exsist for extra joint support.
Taken from their site ( http://www.whey9.com/) Whey 9 claims,
"
WHEY PROTEIN
Whey protein is nature's finest source of protein. It is the most complete protein, containing all of the essential amino acids required by a dog's body. Whey is the easiest protein to digest so it quickly nourishes a dog's body, helping to build lean muscle and reduce fat levels. In addition, whey protein promotes the following:
• builds muscle and helps reduce fat levels
• helps lower cholesterol levels
• is ideal for dogs with diabetes as whey contains more nutritional value than other protein sources
• boosts the immune system
VITAMIN D3
Vitamin D 3 is regulates the intake of calcium into the bloodstream and bones of a dog. It also helps protect the dog from certain cancers and regulates blood sugar levels. While all ages benefit from this ingredient, it is great for puppies as it helps regulate cell growth.
CORAL CALCIUM
Coral is the finest source of calcium in the world. Mined from the reefs of Okinawa, Japan, our coral is beneficial to the health of humans and animals alike. It contains every mineral found in a dog's body and is proven to have the best absorption of any calcium source. Coral calcium also:
• defends against disease by raising a dog's body pH – acidic pH is linked to over 150 diseases
• gives the body what it needs to heal itself (the trace minerals found in coral)
• strengthens bones, nails and teeth
• oxygenates the bloodstream
• revitalizes a dog's coat, keeping hair healthy and shiny
• contains the proper ratio of calcium to phosphorus that a dog's body needs: 2:1"
on the back of the bottle it reads
"crude protein 9.5%
crude fat minimum 0.6%
crude fiber maximum 0%
moisture maximum 1.4%
per 2gs
calcium 9%
vitamin d3 1000 I.U/ kg"
I haven't decided as to whether or not I will use it yet but can anyone give me any articles on the pros and cons of supplementation/ there own personal experinces.
I wouldnt use it every day but even twice a week as a little extra seemed like a good idea, my only concerns are due to my lack of knowledge as to how dogs digest certain things Im not sure if this will do more harm then good.
The food he is currently eating is called Holestic Blend (http://www.holisticblend.com/product...products_id=72 ) and it's ingredients and anaylsis are as followed...
Lamb meal, whole ground millet, whole ground brown rice, whole ground barley, wild salmon, nutritional yeast, amaranth, flax seed, canola oil, alfalfa, calcium carbonate, potassium chloride, choline chloride, L-lysine, cranberries, yucca schidigera extracts, garlic powder, cinnamon powder, rosemary extracts, ferrous sulphate, zinc oxide, vitamin E supplement, vitamin B12 supplement, manganous oxide, zinc proteinate, niacin, vitamin A acetate, calcium pantothenate, sodium selenite, manganese proteinate, thiamin mononitrate, colbalt sulphate, biotin, riboflavin, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, copper proteinates, pyridoxine hydrochloride, vitamin K1 supplement
Guaranteed AnalysisCRUDE PROTEIN 22% MINIMUM CRUDE FAT 8% MINIMUM MOISTURE 10% MAXIMUM CRUDE FIBRE 5% MAXIMUM CRUDE ASH 10% MAXIMUM OMEGA 6 FATTY ACIDS 4.5% MINIMUM OMEGA 3 FATTY ACIDS 0.61% MINIMUM
Thanks
Kayla