Can Anyone Recommend A Good Multivitamin/mineral Supplement For My Dog?
My Border Collie is almost 11 and is starting to show a lot of signs of age. The vet says that his skin condition is reflecting the fact that his liver is starting to age but said that all he needs at the moment is a good vitamin/mineral supplement for elderly dogs. The vets themselves sell a supplement which was about £40 a pot – more than I can afford at the moment! There’s a bewildering array of health supplements for dogs and I just wondered if anyone could recommend a good vitamin and mineral supplement for elderly dogs? Many thanks!
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Ruth K on 30 Jul 2009 at 4:42 pm #
Missing Link is a great one. Wellness also makes one called Welltabs, and that too is great. (it’s holistic) As for skin and coat, the multi supplements should help, but having him on a high quality food with high quality or low grain is important for skin and coat health too. you can also add a little olive oil, or Salmon oil (this stuff is the best!). Also, make sure you have him on a senior formula food. As they get older they cannot process protiens like puppies and young dogs can. Good Luck!
Shelby on 30 Jul 2009 at 10:42 pm #
Try Dorwest.com they do herbal tx’s for all sorts of ailments-Make sure hes on suitable older dog diet-Unsure what supps your vet on about at £40 a pot.You may be able to get them cheaper from an on line Pharmacy.Email me if u need any more help
W. on 30 Jul 2009 at 11:03 pm #
Missing Link is a great supplement.
mindbend on 31 Jul 2009 at 3:46 am #
I agree with W. Missing link is excellent!
Samantha S on 31 Jul 2009 at 5:36 am #
I worked in a vets for 3 years and i raise bull dogs. Go to walmart in the pharmacy area and ask where the Cod Liver oil is. Don’t get the mint flavor just the regular kind. And when you feed him his food put a Table spoon of it on his food and mix it up. It will help the natural oil in his skin to come out. It will help his skin and help make his coat become shinny again. The Cod Liver oil only runs about 3 of 4 dollars. If they don’t have the liquid you can get the capsules. Its the same thing we sold at vet clinic but alot cheaper.
calamity jane on 31 Jul 2009 at 11:52 am #
S.A. 47 Is an exellent all round vitamin and mineral addative, but dont bother with ANY at all if you have your dog on the corect complete food as they already contain them
murphywi on 31 Jul 2009 at 5:02 pm #
Try Glucosamine. This is what my vet recommended for my ageing Pointer when his joints started to get a bit stiff, and his kidneys etc became a bit sluggish. Pop along to your nearest Holland and Barrett store….they often have great offers on, and you can make some good savings. Pick up some cod liver oil capsules too…these are good for his coat and teeth too!! And everything is much cheaper than buying from the vets.
Leanna G on 31 Jul 2009 at 7:54 pm #
I like Nupro for my senior dog. It has a good amount of glucosamine, immune boosting ingredients, and stuff.
But it is great for my 8 year old lab mix.
Sorry, it’s hard for me to describe.
Dunno if it’s available in Europe or how it equates cost wise to pounds. But it’s worth what I pay here in the states.
jules77 on 31 Jul 2009 at 7:59 pm #
Protect and Rebuild from Fit and Fertile, I cant recommend it enough. Try the small pot first to see how you get on – £17.
It does exactly what it says on the tin, it protects and rebuilds the immune system, so would be ideal for your collie. Give them a ring and they will be happy to discuss it with you, they come highly recommended.http://www.fitandfertile.com/shop/misc-p…
str8putt on 31 Jul 2009 at 8:24 pm #
I use Pro-Pet Senior Daily Vitamins and also Joint Care for my senior (12 yr old mixed female-border collie/GS)
She gets one pill of each mixed in with her meals (they are chewable but she don’t like to eat them plain , she is picky)
Here in the U.S I can buy them at Wal-Mart
http://www.eightinonepet.com
this is the web site that is on the bottle
Shannon on 01 Aug 2009 at 3:15 am #
We use Pet Tabs in our house because we have large breed dogs. If you notice hip or join problems (stiffness), you may want to try a joint supplement like Cosequin DS. We use both in our house because of the breed but also because our 80lb Lab has mild hip dysplasia.
If you are going to purchase them online, I highly suggest EntirelyPets.com. I have searched all over the net and found them to be the cheapest and the most reliable for delivery and service. You can also google “entirelypets coupon codes” online to get even better savings on your order.
Good luck and best of health for your pup!
Anonymous on 01 Aug 2009 at 8:43 am #
I raise & show Collies. I used to buy Pet Tabs – but now I just buy the generic Walmart brand. They have the exact same ingredients. Just check the expiration date as vitamins lose their effectiveness with age.