Is 400 mcg Vitamin K1 supplement too much for my dog's homemade diet?

Hello. According to VIN Veterinary Drug Handbook " Due to the relatively low toxicity of single acute exposures to Vit. K1, no specific treatment recommendations are necessary." However, I do encourage you to talk with your veterinarian as individual cases do vary & there is no way for me to know exactly what your pet has consumed, or if he has any underlying medical conditions. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

Hello. There are 3 forms of Vit K. 2 are naturally occurring, the third ( this one ) is synthetic. It is added to feeds because Vit K is an essential nutrient used to prevent bleeding problems. It is approved to be used in many animal feeds & while there have been some internet chatter about this, there are no known adverse effects with the long term consumption of this vitamin. It is water soluble, so any excess is excreted from the body. The problem is, finding a food where the manufacturer does not add this. I personally, would not worry. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach.

It needs to be Vitamin K1; not Vitamin K3 or any others. It can hurt him if you don't give him the right dose as Vitamin K is stored in fat and can build up in the tissues. If too much is given, it can cause a toxicity. What poison do you think he ate? Vitamin K is only indicated if an anticoagulant poison was ingested.

It depends entirely on what the caloric content and nutrient content of your food is, and that can vary so widely I can't give you an amount to feed. However, I would recommend that you visit this website for excellent guidance in formulating a homemade diet for you dog, including how much you should feed. Thank you for asking PetCoach! https://secure.balanceit.com/index.php?rotator=Front

Vitamin K1 is usually dosed at 2.5 mg/kg twice daily as an antidote for anticoagulant rodenticide and giving with a fatty meal is recommended. I would definitely check in with the vet who instructed you to give the medication before starting however - that dose works out to 34 mg for a 30 lb dog, and that would be a lot of 100 mcg tablets to give. There is a veterinary version of Vitamin K1 that comes in 25 and 50 mg tablets that would work better. You could consider calling the Pet Poison Helpline to see what they would recommend as well - they might have more information about medications: petpoisonhelpline.com

Hello. There are many pet vitamins on the market, but you do have to be careful especially choosing a flavored tablet as your dog may react to the coating. The very best way to make sure Sky receives a balanced diet is to discuss his diet with a veterinary nutrition specialist ( https://www.acvn.org ), or you can actually receive the proper information through this site ( https://www.balanceit.com ). Thanks for using PetCoach.

Hi there! If you want to do a home-cooked diet for Temperance, I would highly recommend using the site www.balanceit.com. It was founded by a veterinary nutritionist, and will walk you through the step-by-step process of creating a balanced diet using the ingredients you choose, including any necessary additives or supplements :)