My vet has prescribed vitamin K for my dogs but it's $50 a bottle from the vet, GNC has vitamin K for $5.95 a bottle, can I give my dogs the vitamin K from GNC instead of getting it from the vet?
2006-10-24 14:33:47 · 6 answers · asked by robotchic 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Nope....it is different. The type of Vitamin K that is necessary to treat rodenticide toxicity is available by prescription only....it is not sold over the counter, not anywhere.
I know it's pricey, but many dogs have died as a result of what you're proposing. It will not work. It's the wrong type. Your dog will slowly (and miserably) bleed to death internally if you try to substitute.
To whoever gave thumbs down on this, maybe you should try to find out the facts before making judgements you're not educated to make. Vitamin K3 and VitaminK1 are VERY different. You CANNOT substitue for the treatment of bleeding disorders.
2006-10-24 14:43:15 · answer #1 · answered by A Veterinarian 4 · 4⤊ 4⤋
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Is vitamin K for dogs the same as for humans?
My vet has prescribed vitamin K for my dogs but it's $50 a bottle from the vet, GNC has vitamin K for $5.95 a bottle, can I give my dogs the vitamin K from GNC instead of getting it from the vet?
2015-08-18 12:44:45 · answer #2 · answered by Geri 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gnc Vitamin K
2016-10-19 04:53:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over the counter k1 is 100mcg along long way from 5 to 25 mg. do the math.
2014-09-30 11:57:10 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, talk to your vet. I give my dogs human vitamins (per my vets recommendation) but my dogs are 120 lbs, 150 lbs and 210 lbs.
2006-10-24 14:45:38 · answer #5 · answered by Adoption P 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
vitamin K is used for thickening the blood - any over the counter product of vit K is fine
2006-10-24 15:54:37 · answer #6 · answered by ekleinert 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
VITAMIN K TOXICITY IN DOGS, HEMOLYTIC ANEMIA
Description: High doses of vitamin K1 and K3 have experimentally produced Heinz body hemolytic anemia in dogs, and a case in which anemia was associated with very high doses was reported.
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Species: Canine
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Signs: Anorexia, Dullness, Dyspnea, Fever, Hemoglobinuria or myoglobinuria, Icterus, Increased respiratory rate, Pale, Proteinuria, Red or brown urine
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References: [Web Reference] PubMed
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Knottenbelt C. Investigation of anaemia in dogs. In Practice 2001;23:306-314
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FERNANDEZ, FR. vitamin k-induced heinz body formation in dogs. jaaha 1984; 20:711-720.
Vitamin K is EXTREAMLY poisionous for your dog!!! TRUST ME!!! MY **** FACED VET TOLD ME TO BUY THE SAME $50 DOLLAR LOAD OF **** AND MY POOR POOCH WAS DEAD IN A WEEK!!! I SUED THE BASTARD FOR EVERYTHING HE HAD AND WON BUT STILL IT COULDNT REPLACE MY SHADWO! DONT MAKE THE SME MISTAKE!
2006-10-24 15:02:30 · answer #7 · answered by C.J. W 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask the vet. It depends on the dosage. .
2006-10-24 14:35:31 · answer #8 · answered by ARE YOUR NEWFS GELLIN'? 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
no
2006-10-24 14:35:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋