| Dogs that are properly fed typically do not require | | | | Microelements are needed for proper running of a |
| dog nutritional supplements. They get whatever | | | | good metabolism. This is needed by dogs with |
| nutritional needs they have from the dog food | | | | problems with excess weight. Zinc contributes to |
| that they are fed. There are dogs that may need | | | | the synthesis of proteins and helps in making the |
| dog nutritional supplements and these are dogs | | | | dog's fur and skin better. Dog nutritional |
| that have special needs. Older dogs may also | | | | supplements with zinc should be given only to |
| need some nutritional supplements since their age | | | | dogs that need it since some dog food already |
| might be a factor to their failing health. | | | | contains zinc. |
| Giving your dog the right dog food is usually | | | | Iron is an essential element in dog nutritional |
| enough to cover their nutritional needs. If you | | | | supplements because it helps combat anemia and |
| have a new puppy, consult your vet regarding | | | | is needed for proper blood circulation and |
| dog nutritional supplements or which dog food is | | | | distribution. Iodine may also be dog nutritional |
| more complete with the necessary vitamins and | | | | supplements because this helps alleviate with the |
| minerals. | | | | bones and thyroid gland. Excessive iodine can |
| Elements of Dog Nutritional Supplements | | | | result to hyperthyroidism. |
| Calcium and Phosphorous are some of the | | | | Other dog nutritional supplements that may be |
| essential elements needed in dog nutritional | | | | handy to have are cod liver oil and dogs |
| supplements because these help older dogs and | | | | multi-vitamins. Cod liver oil helps make the coat |
| young puppies form and maintain good bones. | | | | and skin of our dogs lustrous and healthy while |
| Although, these should be given in moderation | | | | multi-vitamins for dogs supply small doses of |
| unless specified by the vet since too much of | | | | whatever element of vitamins that your dog |
| both elements are not god for your dog. | | | | might be lacking. |
| Other dog nutritional supplements are potassium | | | | Self prescribing or self medicating may be a |
| and sodium chlorate. Potassium and salt are | | | | dangerous practice because there are specific |
| needed as electrolyte elements for your dogs. | | | | doses that depend on the sizes and weights of |
| Too much of these can cause a kidney | | | | the dogs. Always remember to consult your vet |
| malfunction so unless specified by your vet do | | | | regarding the appropriateness of vitamins or dog |
| not give too much. | | | | nutritional supplements. |