Dog vitamins and minerals

You should check with your veterinarian before giving your dog vitamin supplements. They are an important part of your dog's healthy growth and well being. Although dogs are able to produce their own vitamin C most experts agree that the larger breeds don't produce enough so therefore do require vitamin C supplements. Minerals work together with vitamins to produce important enzymes. The National Research Council has put out specific advice on dog's needs in regards to minerals such as: zinc, iodine, copper, manganese, phosphorous, magnesium, potassium and calcium.

Sodium: Salt is an important part of your dog's natural well balanced diet. It is crucial for your dog to be able to avoid fluid retention and dehydration as well as maintain a good fluid balance. If your dog is eating healthy and well balance meals he will not need table salt added to his diet. The recipes found on this site often call for salt added to taste; this is just a little sprinkle to help bring out the flavor of the food. However if your dog is suffering from heart disease and you have him on a low sodium diet just skip this part of the recipe.

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