View Full Version : Puppy Health enquiry
winnie_barkey
Jun 8, 2009, 07:02 PM
Hi,
I'm feeding my puppy vitamin E and Calcium, is that all right ?
All the fur within my puppy eye cycle is dropping, may I know what is the problem ?
My puppy is a golden retriever with 2 months old
tickle
Jun 9, 2009, 05:41 AM
If you are feeding your pup a good grade puppy chow, vitamins and minerals will be included and if it is a large breed as a golden, then glucosmine/controintin will be included as well for healthy joints. Any extra vitamins will be eliminated by the pup's system as not being needed. As with humans, our bodies can only assimilate a certain amount of vitamins, anything else is eliminated.
I don't know about the eye condition, doesn't sound right, or you are not explaining it correctly, but I would have your vet take a look at what you are describing.
Tick
winnie_barkey
Jun 10, 2009, 11:05 PM
Hi. Thanks for your reply and really appreciate it. Would like to ask. Since I hv bought the vitamin E vitamin C and calcium for my golden retriever. Can I continue to feed them?
shazamataz
Jun 11, 2009, 06:03 AM
Please do not feed these any more.
Buy yourself a GOOD quality dog food with less than 24% protein... If you are feeding this then you should NOT feed any suppliments unless you dog actually has a vitamin deficiency... adding vitamins to a medium/large breeds diet can have devastating consequences...
visit the site below for all you need to know about feeding your dog... The site is called "The Great Dane Lady" she is a nurtritional consultant specialising in larger breeds.
Great Dane Lady | Dog Health, Nutrition, HOD, Allergies (http://www.greatdanelady.com/)
(scroll down to what to feed, and have a look at the 'knuckling over' page)