Supplements - which ones?

bean · 08-18-2007, 01:54 PM

OK...
Right now the girls get Synovi G3 (a joint supplement) and fish oil. I want to add both Vitamin E and C. I found just C/Esther- or just E. Anything I find that has both has small amounts of both and I'm not sure it's enough.

Anyone here use something that is a combo, or do you all do it separately - oil, E, C? I don't have a problem doing it all separately if need be, but it seems that these are the most commonly used vitamins and it surprises me that someone hasn't made a good combo yet. I'm sure I just haven't found it yet.

Also, please let me know the approximate amounts of each that you use - E and C that is.

Thanks much!

MaryAndDobes · 08-18-2007, 04:45 PM

Mine get 400 IU of vitamin E per day, 1000 mg of vitamin C per day (started at 500 mg and went to 1000 after a couple of weeks), and they get 2000 mg of salmon oil (started at 1000 mg and went to 2000 mg after a couple of weeks).

**K9Jarko** · 08-18-2007, 04:53 PM

I do use salmon oil and E - because I agree with the research that fish oil does deplete the bodies reserves of Vitamin E. I supplement E using this chart:

0-25 pounds 100 iu
25-50 200 iu
50-75 400 iu
75-100 600 iu

No doubt someone will be able to add to this thread.....

alwayshadpets · 08-18-2007, 06:57 PM

This was posted in The Whole Dog Journal--June 2007

FOR a 40lb DOG. Adjust accordingly.
Daily supplements--you asked about C & E
This is what is listed for C & E They also list other optional supplements--if you want I can list those also.
500mg vitamin C (preferably sodium ascorbate or calcium ascorbate, rather than asorbic acid) once or twice daily
200 IUs vitamin E (required as least once a week if giving oils)

bean · 08-18-2007, 07:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alwayshadpets

They also list other optional supplements--if you want I can list those also.

Would love it, thanks!

bean · 08-18-2007, 07:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by K9Jarko

0-25 pounds 100 iu
25-50 200 iu
50-75 400 iu
75-100 600 iu

Thanks! Is this daily?

bean · 08-18-2007, 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MaryAndDobes

Mine get 400 IU of vitamin E per day, 1000 mg of vitamin C per day (started at 500 mg and went to 1000 after a couple of weeks), and they get 2000 mg of salmon oil (started at 1000 mg and went to 2000 mg after a couple of weeks).

How much to they weigh? 70-90 lbs?

bean · 08-18-2007, 07:51 PM

Found a GREAT link which also has amounts listed, similar to the table K9Jarko posted. Lots of supplement info, and other good stuff.
http://b-naturals.com/Win1999.php

alwayshadpets · 08-18-2007, 10:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bean

Would love it, thanks!

Here it is.
Sample Daily supplemenets (optional) Posted Whole Dog Journal---June 2007
2 fish oil capsules (400-600 combined EPA & DHA)
200 IUS vitamin E (required at least once a week if giving oils)
1/8 to 1/4 tsp green blend
500 mg vitamin C (preferably sodium ascorbate or calcium ascorbate, rather than ascorbic acid) once or twice a day
Vitamin B-50 complex once or twice a day
Cod Liver oil in an amount yielding 100 to 2oo IU`s vitamin D
1/2 tsp organic apple cider vinegar mixed with 1/2 teaspoon raw honey
1 clove fresh crushed garlic
1 to 2 tBsp nutritional yeast
This is for a 40lb. dog. Adjust as needed for individual dog, keeping in mind that, on average, larger dogs will eat less for their weight, and smaller dogs more.

DobeMom616 · 08-21-2007, 05:02 PM

And remember when giving fish oil, it is the fish oil not fish liver oil (as in Cod Liver Oil). Also, if supplementing with E, you really should think about C too. C and E compliment each other.