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Does your dog take a multi-vitamin

last year

My senior dog is eating a hydrolyzed kibble now, and I suspect it isn't providing full nutrition like some of the other high-quality dog foods. I was thinking of getting a multi for him, researched a little, but I'm not sure about quality.

Anyone here give their dog a multi-vitamin? If so, which one?

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rhizo_1 (North AL) zone 7

last year

We found a bone broth very low in sodium without spices….just thick bone broth. Our elderly cat loves it. It has brought a spring to his step and a sheen to his coat that has been missing for awhile. We tried different vitamins but he either runs away from them or throws them up. Elderly cats need extra protein and the collagen is a big plus.

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Stax
last year
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"Most veterinarians recommend keeping a dog exclusively on a hydrolyzed protein diet for six to 10 weeks."

I hope this helps.
socks
Original Author
last year
last modified: last year
Thank you for sharing that with me, Stax. I was surprised to read it. Maybe Dr. Internet does not know all, but it is disconcerting. What to do, what to do.
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Stax
last year
Google 0n: Can dogs stay on hydrolyzed protein?
arkansas girl
last year
Is this from the vet? What do they tell you to do? I would think it should have a full ingredient label on the container?
socks
Original Author
last year
Yes, there is an ingredient list on the side of the package. It's Blue Buffalo hydrolyzed kibble. It didn't occur to me to ask the vet if this food is ok long term when we were in very recently.

Anyway, I remembered that Chewy has a free service in which autoship customers can speak to a vet! I "chatted" with Dr. Erin, and she was very helpful. She said the food in question is fine long-term. Multivitamin not necessary, but since the kibble is grain free, I could add a little rice into his meals. Very nice service.
Luca Case
last year
My dog is also already a senior. I take him to the vet at least once a year, even if he is healthy. At the vet, I have a thorough examination and blood work done. So far, there have been no deficiencies, so I do not give supplements yet. If it were necessary, I would of course give some after consultation with the vet.
socks
Original Author
last year
Good for you, Luca Case. I do the same except he's at the vet more than once a year as he has skin issues, needs vaccines, etc. I hope your pup continues in good health.
Ana William
last year
My dog take a multivitamin only when the vet suggest and for the time he told me
socks thanked Ana William
blubird
last year
One of my granddogs has been on a hydrolyzed diet for several years due to allergies.

I have never given our dogs a regular vitamin supplement, however, i have given our last 3 dogs a daily dose of Nupro joint support, with chondroitin and glucosamine, as well as ester C.
socks thanked blubird

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