| Like humans, a dog's diet needs vitamins and | | | | what your dog is lacking from their daily food. Senior |
| nutrients to help him/her live the most active, healthy | | | | dogs with painful arthritis greatly benefit from |
| life. Supplements, both food and vitamin, ensure your | | | | nutrients to relieve inflammation and sore joints. |
| dog lives a full, enriching lifestyle. Just as we humans | | | | Puppies, overweight or inactive dogs, active and |
| take vitamins to avoid disease and ensure good | | | | working dogs, pets under stress, pregnant or nursing |
| health, so should your four-legged friend. | | | | dogs, pets on restricted diets, fighting illness, |
| Factors such as your dog's age, breed, activity level, | | | | recovering from surgery, or on medication may all |
| environment and genetics will determines what types | | | | need additional nutrients. Certain breeds of dogs are |
| of supplements can and should be used for them. | | | | prone to health issues and deficiencies and will need |
| Dogs and humans alike need a balanced diet with | | | | health supplements to lead a full and active life. |
| proteins, carbohydrates, fats and water. In addition, | | | | Supplements full of nutrients will help them have: |
| vitamins contingent on the size and predisposed | | | | - Strong bones |
| medical conditions of your dog can help them live life | | | | - Maintain healthy muscles and immune system |
| to the fullest. | | | | - Have a shiny coat of hair |
| Health Supplements and Food | | | | - Strong toe nails |
| Nutritional dog food is the start to good health, but | | | | - Strong teeth |
| vitamins and minerals are also needed to let them live | | | | - Treat allergies |
| the most active lifestyle. As every pet is different, | | | | - Arthritis |
| from weight, to size, to breed and activity level, so | | | | - Digestive problems |
| are the nutritional needs of your dog. | | | | - Skin and coat conditions |
| A food supplement can be used in addition to their | | | | - Weight concerns |
| regular diet. These supplements can help improve | | | | - Calcium deficiencies |
| their health and energy levels, increase lifespan and | | | | A deficiency of just one ore more nutrient can leave |
| help them overcome disease or infections. When | | | | your four-legged friend vulnerable to disease. |
| humans have a strong immune system we are better | | | | Happy Pet |
| equipped to fight disease and the same can be said | | | | Health supplements are necessary to your dog's |
| for your dog. | | | | overall health and should be a part of an overall |
| Dog Needs | | | | healthy life style, including regular exercise. Discuss |
| A larger breed dog has special health needs as their | | | | your pet's diet with your veterinarian and get them |
| bones and joints undergo more stress then a smaller | | | | started on a healthier, nutritionally balanced diet |
| dog, requiring vitamins and nutrients to make up for | | | | today. |