Dog Health - Supplements for the Dog


by Chad Hartman - Date: 2007-04-29 - Word Count: 543 Share This!

The dog is considered a long term investment. This may not make the person that much money unless the owner decides to join dog shows or sell the puppies off when the se are born.

The best way aside from vaccinations to make sure the dog is healthy at all times will be to give supplements. There are many kinds around which work on something specific and it is best to ask the vet before buying and giving this to the animal.

Multivitamins are there to provide added nutrition to the dog. These also work to enhance the skin and the coat of the animal. There are many versions around which can be fed by hand to the animal or mixed in the food. The person can find these in 50 tablets to 180 tablets which cost from $5 to $12.

The dog needs calcium to develop strong bones and better posture. This can also be purchased in 60 to 180 tablets per bottle and given to the animal at least once a day. The price range is around $10 to $26.

Not all dog supplements can be found in tablet form. There are also some in liquid which can be mixed with the food or given using a spoon or a syringe. This is designed to help control flaking, itching and shedding at the same time adding luster to the coat. These items range from $5 to $21.

Dog supplements are also available in powder form. These usually contain Omega 3 or 6 and some other fatty acids for normal digestion, proper bowel movement, balanced energy and make the skin and coat healthy. The person may buy a can for $5 to about $71.

Other supplements are designed to improve mental and physical performance by helping the dog deal with stress, aging, weakened immune system, free radical damage and poor oxygen availability.

Dogs need pain killers just like humans. These are designed to provide relief from joint stiffness, osteoarthritis, pains and inflammations. The person can give this orally or rub this on the part of the animal where the pain is located. Painkillers can be used as often as necessary until the pain goes away. These usually cost from $24 to $60.

Aside from the supplements made from artificial ingredients, there are also some that are 100% natural. These products sometimes perform better than other brands found in the market. These can be injected , mixed with the food or also rubbed on the body.

These dog supplements are made from herbs and seeds which helps cleanse the body from within. Wild yam and corn silk will help the urinary tract while soy protein will slow down the process of aging. Cat's claw will also help strengthen the immune system against diseases.

The products offered by the manufacturer's covers everything from health to pain killers. The price ranges of these are reasonable to expensive so the individual should check the budget first before going on a shopping spree.

People who really love dogs only want the best products in the market for the dog. The person can ask the vet or other owners which are the best before buying this and giving to the pet. The person may order this online or get this straight from the clinic, the supermarket or the pet store.


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Chad is a dog lover who enjoys researching and writing on the subject of dogs and dog health. View his healthy dog site here: http://dogfoodsecret.com/dog-health

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