Is it necessary to give my puppy daily vitamins for good health?

I would not generally recommend using supplements unless a specific condition has been diagnosed which would benefit from nutritional treatment. I would recommend feeding a high quality, balanced food which has been formulated for his specific size and age. Adding multivitamins to a good diet can lead to accidental excesses and imbalances and can be harmful

Usually there is no need to supplement vitamins if your puppy is fed with a balanced and complete diet. I normally see in practice more problems due to incorrect vitamin supplementation than hypovitaminosis. Please do not hesitate to contact us again on the forum or by requesting a consultation if you have any more questions or to discuss it any further.

As long as your dogs are getting a high quality dog food, you do not need to give them any vitamins. Their food will provide all the vitamins they need. You can give them glucosamine, which is a dietary supplement that helps with joint health. Typically it's given as 20 mg/lb of body weight, and you can find canine glucosamine tablets at the pet store. One of the most important things to do is have yearly vet health checks for them to make sure everything is ok. Be sure to keep up to date with their vaccines, flea treatment, deworming treatments, and heartworm treatments. Also have regular dental cleanings done with the vet. Just like humans, dogs need their teeth cleaned, and severe dental disease can lead to other problems such as liver abscesses and endocarditis from bacteria traveling from the mouth via the bloodstream. I hope this helps!

It is not recommended to give vitamins and supplements to a puppy. Lilo should only be getting a puppy formulated dog food, which will provide her with all the supplements and vitamins she needs to grow properly. Giving her too many can cause toxicity as well as adversely affect her growth. I hope this helps!

If he is eating a good quality food, he shouldn't need vitamin supplementation. If you want though, you can give him Pet Tabs daily. As stated, feed a good quality diet. Stay away from store or discount brands which tend to have low quality ingredients and fillers. Regular veterinary care and vaccinations are important. Parasite prevention is also important. He should get a monthly preventative against heartworm, intestinal parasites, fleas and ticks. You can discuss options with your vet. Keep him lean and active and love him to pieces!

Puppies should never get multivitamins. They don't need it, and you run the risk of overdosing them on certain vitamins. As long as Koda is getting a puppy formulated food, he is getting all the vitamins he needs.

Thank you for submitting your question regarding Kaya. If she is eating a well balanced quality diet, there is no reason to add a daily vitamin. The diet is designed to meet all of her nutritional needs. Look for a diet that is certified by AAFCO. This means that the food has been tested and is appropriate for her needs. While pregnant and then lactating, she should eat puppy food for the extra calories, fat and protein content. I hope this information helps!