I don’t routinely prescribe a lot of supplements. Whenever possible, I like to treat dogs with whole food diets.
However, I recommend these three supplements for all dogs.
- Milk Thistle. This herb supports your dog’s liver. The liver helps detoxify the body and metabolize drugs and food. I use Rx Vitamins for Pets Hepatosupport.
- Fish Oil. This oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. These fatty acids help decrease inflammation in the body. Omega-3 fatty acid supplementation can help arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease, heart disease and more. For dogs that are not allergic to fish, I use Nordic Naturals Omega 3 Pet.
- Probiotics. The bacteria in your dog’s digestive tract heavily influences digestion, hormone balance and immune function. The balance of the bacteria is the cornerstone of health. Adding a good dose of bacteria can make a huge difference in your dog’s overall health. I recommend Vetriscience’s Vetri Mega Probiotic.
As always, work with your veterinarian when adding supplements to your dog’s diet. I would love to hear from you! Please comment below.
My daughter has an Alpaiah bull dog and he constantly holds his pee, what supplements would help with the kidney
Hi Martha,
Great question!
I would suggest starting with the RxRenal Canine supplement!
Please keep us posted!
Warmly,
Claire
Hello Dr. Krause
We have an active 5 year old female St. Bernard. She is in good health and weighs in at approx. 130lbs. I would appreciate your advice about the pros and cons of introducing a turmeric supplement. I see that you recommend using fish oil to maintain a healthy inflammation response. What are the major differences in preventing/treating inflammation using fish oil vs. turmeric? I myself take New Chapter’s Turmeric Force, which contains 320mg Turmeric(rhizome)hydroethanolic extract(min. 22mg curcuminoids) and 80 mg Turmeric(rhizome) supercritical extract. Would a serving of this particular supplement be safe for Gia to take? If so, how long should she take it? Thank you!
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