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My dog has GI issues. Can I give too many digestion supplements?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Dog | Yorkshire Terrier | Female | spayed | 10 years and 4 months old | 6.5 lbs

I am wondering if it is possible to give my dogs too many supplements?? Currently I have: 3 -Zesty Paws vitamins, 2 -Honest Kitchen supplements, and 2 -Animal Essentials supplements. Most aid in digestion. The vet says they both have pancreatitis and gastrointestinal issues. Neither of the dogs have any of the symptoms for either. Should I also give them any Prebiotics?

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Answered By Lauren Jones VMD

Veterinarian

Published on February 26th, 2018

Yes, you can give dogs too many supplements. It is quite possible to overdose a variety of vitamins and minerals. Dogs do not typically need any aids for their digestion. Dogs eating a commercial dog food rarely require any supplements, as these diets are properly balanced with the correct quantities of vitamins and minerals. If Baby Girl is eating a home-cooked diet, I recommend reviewing her current diet with a veterinary nutritionist or following a recipe from www.balanceit.com, which will be able to guide you as to the necessary supplementation.

I'm confused as to how Baby Girl and your other dog have been diagnosed with pancreatitis or gastrointestinal issues in the absence of gastrointestinal signs. I would need further information regarding their physical exams, lab tests, and imaging in order to provide an opinion on the situation. Probiotics are not likely necessary in the absence of gastrointestinal signs or antibiotic treatment.

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