Did you know vitamin C is just as important for your dog as
it is for you? Dogs are often prone to
hip dysplasia, skin problems, viral infections and even ruptured disks. However, when given supplemental vitamin C,
the dogs fair much better.
Author and Doctor Wendell Belfield conducted a study
spanning over fifteen years that comprised of two thousand animals and
concluded that while cats and dogs benefited from vitamin C, it made a notable
difference in the health and longevity of dogs.
Just as it is a great antioxidant for humans, so it is for
dogs. With it’s natural ability to rid
the body of free radicals, it supports that health of a dog’s teeth, limbs,
bones and ligaments. Dogs with limps who
are given vitamin C have made great comebacks towards vitality and
mobility. Also, cats with repetitive
urinary tract infections seem to show marked improvement when given a regular
regimen of vitamin C.
The ideal way to give vitamin C to dogs is spreading it out
over 3-4 doses within a day, this method helps maintain a healthy supply
throughout the day. If you’ve not given
vitamin C to your dogs before, it is best to slowly increase the dosage to the
desired amount over time.
General dosage amounts are dependent on weight, as with most
things. An overall rule is:
625 mg/day for 2-10 lbs.
1250mg/day for 11-25 lbs.
2500mg/day for 26-50 lbs.
3750mg/day for 51-100 lbs.
5000 mg/day for 100+
As with any supplement, it is advised to check with your
veterinarian before starting a new regimen for your pets.
If you choose to give your pets’ vitamin C, it is common to
see improvements in a short period of time.
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