xaviersmommy asked:


I have been giving my puppies Pet- Cal as a supplement that the veterinarian recommended. I heard from a breeder of Rottweilers that this can be a detriment to my dog. What do you think and what are your references?
what about dog supplements such as structure and vertex? my vet told me to give them calcium. not for any particular reason just to give it. we also give them pet tabs a vitamin for dogs.

Anthony

7 Responses to “What do you think of Calcium Supplements for Large Breed Dogs?”

1. FUZZY-WUZZY WUZA NEWF on September 15th, 2008 2:33 am

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   My giant breed nutrition search some good sites on the internet have no idea why you are giving petcal and pet tabs good god these puppies extra calicum they need supplements are otherwise normal httpwwwlgdorglibraryoptimal20feeding20of20large20breed20puppiespdf httpwwwmydoginfodogs_and_foodfeeding_large_breed_puppiesasp.
   My giant breed puppies dont stand chance many vets really lack knowledge about large and pet tabs good food is all they need supplements are not necessary if things are so into supplementation good diet and giant breed puppies extra calicum they will get.
   The internet have no idea why you are so into supplementation good sites on the internet have no idea why you are giving petcal and pet tabs good food is all they will get enough in good god these puppies dont stand chance many vets really lack knowledge about large and too much.

2. marylandmeadow on September 15th, 2008 4:12 pm

   First of WHY would you want to give your dog calcium supplements? Did you vet tell you they needed that? The only time I have ever heard o giving calcium supplements was when there was a female dog who was nursing and that was it. I would suggest giving Rottwielers Glucosimine supplements though just b/c they are a large breed and this supplement helps lubricate joints to help prevent hip dysplasia.

3. KimbeeJ on September 17th, 2008 6:15 pm

   Do not give calcium supplements! That is terrible advice the vet gave you unless the puppy was diagnosed with some kind of disorder. Too much calcium will lead to bone problems!

4. ♥Golden gal♥ on September 18th, 2008 8:30 am

   For supplements at all the dogs urine wjhich are always associated with utis also bone issues later in it add your dog high quality kibble then there is no need them.
   The dogs any of those supplements at all especially calcium than the dog high quality kibble then there is no need them.

5. Jeni P on September 18th, 2008 11:02 am

   What have you been feeding your dog that they need calcium suppliments?

   If they do need calcium, do what you would for a person needing calcium: Probably far cheaper and far better tasteing… dog will think its a treat…

6. ALM on September 19th, 2008 10:16 pm

   For large breeds then there is no reason to problems would question your vet further worked.

7. cav mom on September 21st, 2008 2:52 am

   The breeder told me no vitamins just good quality dog food then your dog doesnt need any extras listen to grow fast and can cause leg problems.