We humans have found the benefit of supplements and that's spreading over into the dog world. My approach, why not? I have seen how glucosamine and chondroitin helps my joints, why not my dog? Researchers tell us we should start our dogs on glucosamine between 1 and 2 years of age. I like The Missing Link product and serve it up everyday to my dogs. This becomes a preventative, instead of a therapeutic supplement.
Talking to clients' about their furry friends, I hear about urinary tract infections and there is a supplement that contains the super foods from cranberries & blueberries. Cranberries do not allow the bacteria to form on the bladder wall. Why not be proactive and feed a supplement, instead of waiting until the dog needs an antibiotic to get well? I like Diggin Dog Urinary Tract Support
If supplements can help us, they can help your dog, too. BUT, don't go overboard and think you should get human supplements-that is not the case! A dog's intestinal tract is set-up much different than us humans. Take probiotics, don't use human formulas, get the supplement specifically for dogs. Researchers have been talking about probiotics for the past 2 years and how great they are for our dogs. This is especially true of all dogs on a kibble diet. Try Optagest for Dogs and Cats by In Clover made in Boulder, Colorado.
Why not give your dog a blueberry as a treat? You should see my dogs line up when the frozen organic blueberries come out. I eat one, they all get one.....and so, it goes. Nature made this awesome fruit and it can play a definitive role in good health.
So, should you use supplements for your dogs? I would answer wholeheartedly, YES! Come see us if you have any questions about the supplements available today. One of our nutrition experts can help you choose the right ones.
Our store is located in beautiful Colorado Springs! Stop by and say Hi!
Debbie Brookham
CEO & Founder
Furry Friends Inc.