Supplements

[pickleweed]

I want to start giving Guy (12 week old mini schnauzer puppy) omega fatty acids and digestive enzymes. Which one is a better choice to give Guy between a digestive enzyme or acidophilus? I contacted a breeder friend earlier for advice on supplements and she recommended the omega fatty acids and either one of the digestive enzymes or acidophilus. She told me mulit-vitamins are not necessary if I give him enough of the fresh fruits and veggies. So I am going to slowly introduce Guy to some fresh fruits and veggies here and there in very small amounts. I was wondering if you have ever used Solid Gold Seameal with Flaxseed. It contains both the omega fatty acids and digestive enzymes. I wasn't sure if the Seameal from Solid Gold is sufficent or if it's just better for him to have 2 separate products — one for omega fatty acids and one for digestive enzymes. What do you all recommend?

I would to hear everyone's experiences with supplements and which ones worked out for your dogs. I did a search online for the products and there is such a huge selection....I don't even know where to start!

Thanks again!

Shi

[zjzoggy]

I'm a fan of Missing Link (it was recommended to me by two vets, and a Saint breeder), but I honestly haven't had much experience with other types on the market.

I've got two dysplasic dogs, one a 5 year old, 80lb lab mix, and one a 4 month old Newf Puppy.

I'm interested in what everyone would recommend as well.

:)

[Doberman's]

I give both. :)

Acidophilis 2-3 times a week ( yogurt has this as well, btw. ) and I give them flax oil or milled flax for omega3 and Vit E everyday.

[vagreys]

Our hounds receive a 1000mg fish oil capsule, nightly (omega-3 and -6 fatty acids) and a dollop of yogurt or cottage cheese every so often.

[sheplovr]

I have Solid Gold Seameal. It is getting old got it for my first two dogs years back and it worked great. Dogs got ahead of me so I forgot about it. It is black tiny seeds, they love it. Now I use springtimeinc.com products which work out of me great.

[KCat]

I'd choose the acidophilus - the digestive enzymes are basically what the acidophilus will produce. I'd imagine that in terms of actual dietary value, having the proper culture in your tummy is better than just dumping in the enzymes. At least, that's how I do it for me. How much calcium is in yogurt and can a dog get too much calcium?

[Doberman's]

Kcat, you would have to feed an awful lot of Yogurt or cottage cheese for a dog to get too much calcium.

Stick to a tablesspoon or two every couple of days a week or once a week. I feed it on and off.

[pickleweed]

Thanks guys! =)

[KCat]

Kcat, you would have to feed an awful lot of Yogurt or cottage cheese for a dog to get too much calcium.


Thanks - i just thought I'd check since mine is still a "puppy" - I doubt he has much more height to put on but just in case his bones are still growing I don't want to cause problems for growing bones. There's too much and too little for growing humans so I would expect so for dogs.