{"id":2391,"date":"2021-06-23T16:49:38","date_gmt":"2021-06-23T16:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petbutler.com\/?p=2391"},"modified":"2026-02-25T11:02:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T16:02:22","slug":"myths-vitamins-supplements-pets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petbutler.com\/myths-vitamins-supplements-pets\/","title":{"rendered":"Myths On Vitamins and Supplements for Your Pets"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Health supplements and similar wellness products have&nbsp;greatly increased in&nbsp;both acceptance&nbsp;and usage.&nbsp;Preventative&nbsp;medicine&nbsp;has&nbsp;become so&nbsp;culturally&nbsp;pervasive that even our canine friends are affected. Many owners have begun using pet vitamins&nbsp;to&nbsp;boost their furball\u2019s&nbsp;fitness. Among other&nbsp;trends,&nbsp;glucosamine and CBD&nbsp;chews have become household names for treating dog&nbsp;health problems (glucosamine for joint mobility, CBD for anxiety relief).&nbsp;But are these solutions&nbsp;safe&nbsp;and helpful&nbsp;for dogs? Unsurprisingly, it depends.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>The first thing to know before giving your dog any kind of\u00a0booster\u00a0is that these products aren\u2019t FDA approved<\/strong>.\u00a0Unlike most human supplements, there is no governmental agency that regulates pet-related\u00a0vitamins.\u00a0While the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC), ASPCA, and other organizations do conduct research on\u00a0some\u00a0of\u00a0these products,\u00a0uncertified\u00a0supplements remain on the market. Like any misused drug, they can be\u00a0very\u00a0dangerous.\u00a0Also,\u00a0misconceptions relating to \u201corganic\u201d and \u201cnatural\u201d solutions\u00a0have caused problems in the past. Businesses have used these terms in a way to convince buyers about the safety of certain medicines,\u00a0mainly that something \u201corganic\u201d means that it\u2019s risk-free. Don\u2019t fall for that trap.\u00a0Be sure to use only the highest quality brands, and always double-check with your veterinarian before feeding them to your pet.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Second, don\u2019t give your dog vitamins unless it\u2019s\u00a0necessary!<\/strong>\u00a0While businesses\u00a0insist\u00a0that supplements\u00a0offer preventative benefits,\u00a0there\u2019s no\u00a0strong scientific evidence behind these claims.\u00a0There have\u00a0also\u00a0been instances where dogs react adversely to certain vitamins.\u00a0If your dog is healthy and on a regular diet,\u00a0especially one approved by your veterinarian,\u00a0there is no reason to add more chemicals to the mix.\u00a0If you\u2019re concerned about your dog\u2019s vitamin\/mineral intake, consider moving to\u00a0a premium pet food delivery service.\u00a0They\u00a0do a great job establishing\u00a0a\u00a0consistent routine with wholesome,\u00a0nutritional diets.\u00a0On the other hand,\u00a0homemade\u00a0and\u00a0vegan\u00a0diets can be detrimental to your\u00a0pet\u2019s\u00a0health. Heavily consider switching from these\u00a0diets\u00a0and only use correctional supplements as a last resort.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><strong>Third, choose the correct\u00a0product and amount for your pet<\/strong>. Many owners don\u2019t realize that their dog\u2019s dietary needs change based on age. Puppies, adults, and senior\u00a0dogs\u00a0will all require\u00a0different kinds of add-ons.\u00a0For example, younger pups tend to need\u00a0extra vitamin A, which relates to fetal development and\u00a0organ function,\u00a0while older dogs need\u00a0extra\u00a0vitamin B\u00a0to improve\u00a0brain function, energy levels, and cell metabolism.\u00a0Also, obviously, only feed dog vitamins to dogs and cat vitamins to cats. In very specific cases,\u00a0it\u2019s possible that a supplement can help both\u00a0species,\u00a0but this is rare.\u00a0This\u00a0logic\u00a0is also true for human supplements: don\u2019t give your\u00a0Flintstones\u00a0Gummies (or any other multivitamin) to your pet; it can make them very sick.\u00a0Once you have the correct supplement, be sure to\u00a0use them\u00a0according\u00a0to your\u00a0veterinarian\u2019s\u00a0prescriptions.\u00a0More importantly, do not give your pet more than the prescribed amount.\u00a0There\u2019s a common misconception that increasing\u00a0vitamin intake will yield healthier results\u00a0that are not accurate. Instead, they\u2019d have digestive problems or\u00a0other negative symptoms.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559731&quot;:720,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.petbutler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/Pet-Vitamins-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Various pet supplements and medications arranged on a light surface\" class=\"wp-image-2393\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What Are Some Suggested Vitamin Supplements?<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:2,&quot;335551620&quot;:2,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Stick to the following suggestions when choosing a vitamin supplement, or talk to your veterinarian&nbsp;about&nbsp;different booster options:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PetHonesty\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">10-For-1 Multivitamin\u00a0is free of grain, corn, soy,\u00a0artificial\u00a0flavorings,\u00a0and\u00a0preservatives. It comes in\u00a0a few different\u00a0flavors\u00a0and\u00a0supports\u00a0the skin, coat, joints, heart, digestion, and immune responses for dogs.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Nusentia\u00a0Probiotic Miracle<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0contains six probiotic strains and helps dogs suffering from diarrhea, upset stomach, constipation, yeast overgrowth, bad breath, and itching and scratching.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Revival Animal Health Oxy Mate Prenatal Vitamin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has fortifying nutrients for both pregnant dogs and cat.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The iron, folic acid, and zinc are particularly helpful for developing embryos.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">NaturVet\u00a0VitaPet\u00a0Puppy Daily Vitamins<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0has all the ingredients required for growing pups, including several<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">amino and fatty acids. As a plus,\u00a0it\u00a0acts\u00a0as a breath freshener!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">VetriScience\u00a0Laboratories Canine Plus Senior Multivitamin<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0supports\u00a0heart, liver, brain,\u00a0and eye functions\u00a0\u2013 all of which are particularly vulnerable for elderly pets.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">PetNC\u00a0Natural Care Hip and Joint Soft Chews<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0eases aches and pains from the hip and joint complications\u00a0with\u00a0glucosamine, chondroitin, and\u00a0methylsulfonylmethane\u00a0(MSM).<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Ocu-GLO Vision Supplement\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is for dogs that have age or illness-related eye problems. It is board certified and offers\u00a0lutein for\u00a0increased\u00a0eye support.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">At Pet Butler, we understand what it means to want to provide the best possible care to your clients. That is why when you hire Pet Butler, we remove all your pet\u2019s waste from your yard everything \u2013 guaranteed. Learn more about the services we offer&nbsp;here!<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Health supplements and similar wellness products have&nbsp;greatly increased in&nbsp;both acceptance&nbsp;and usage.&nbsp;Preventative&nbsp;medicine&nbsp;has&nbsp;become so&nbsp;culturally&nbsp;pervasive that even our canine friends are affected. Many owners have begun using pet vitamins&nbsp;to&nbsp;boost their furball\u2019s&nbsp;fitness. Among other&nbsp;trends,&nbsp;glucosamine and CBD&nbsp;chews have become household names for treating dog&nbsp;health problems (glucosamine for joint mobility, CBD for anxiety relief).&nbsp;But are these solutions&nbsp;safe&nbsp;and helpful&nbsp;for dogs? 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