Supplements for puppies

[Lauren]

Hi there,

 

I was told by the breeder of our pup that we should give her yeast tablets to bulk her up. Is this true??

I dont really trust them as they told us that our pup had all her deworming and innocs yet they cant prove it. We found she had roundworms about 3weeks ago. But thankfully that has cleared up! She is now getting better but she is still rather skinny and small. She is 12weeks old now.

Or is there other supplements that we should give her?

 

thanks so much!

[Kay Schauer]

1st, why would you want to "bulk up" a puppy? They need every chance to grow slow and lean to give their joints the least amount of problems. As long as your pup is on a high quality food, with quality/fresh proteins, I see no need to supplement. I will give fish oil and vitamin C, but I do not try to "bulk up" my dogs. Who is your breeder? Very sad that you don't trust them. I personally would NEVER give this to any of my dogs, but do your research and make your own informed decision...Here is an article I found online about brewers yeast:

The Side Effects of Brewer's Yeast for Dogs

By Kelly Schaub, eHow Contributor

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Brewer's yeast is a one-celled fungus used by beer brewers to turn grain sugars into alcohol. The form used as medicine is a by-product of brewing; the yeast has been dried and sterilized. The tiny yeast cells are packed with vitamins and minerals that could be beneficial to your dog's health. The B vitamins are touted as good for the dog's skin and coat. Brewer's yeast for dogs is often packaged together with either ginseng or garlic--ginseng for energy and joint health, garlic for flea repellent.

Types

• Side effects of brewer's yeast for dogs may include bloating, gas and indigestion.

Considerations

• Bloating is a serious health concern for dogs. Bloating and torsion of the stomach or intestines can lead to death in as little as 6 hours.

[Lauren]

thanks so much!

I didnt think it was a good idea either!! Dont like messing with stuff like that. Especially not for a puppy!

But thought Id check here to see if it is really what people give their dogs.

 

[Tokkie Ysel]

Lauren, it is better to give a pup a good dog food and as little supplements as possible. The vit C and fish oil Kay suggests is good, but you don't want your pup to grow too quickly. They must grow as natural as possible. Regular deworming at least till the age of 6 months is crucial for the development of a pup. This is what I believe.