My mom used to use the NuVet vitamins for her dog. Now she has decided that human vitamins are cheaper. Is this ok? I am really concerened considering the fact that I gave her the dog. I don't want to see anything happen to her.
2007-05-05 20:11:21 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Dogs
My vet told me to give my dog human supplements because dog supplements aren't regulated very well.
This was glucosimine for arthritis. I guess as long as she's sure the dog can take a particular vitamin, it would be ok.
2007-05-05 20:21:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
No. You should not give human supplements to dogs, as you run the risk of toxicity. Depending on the size of the dog, some dosages of certain vitamins or minerals may be too high and possibly cause poisoning. The only vitamins (or any other supplements) that should be given to dogs or other pets are those that specifically designed for the animal.
However, I don't think that's it's really necessary to give a dog vitamins anyway, since commercial food s are already fortified with them. (Unless maybe the dog is eating a homemade diet, it may be advisable)
2007-05-05 20:20:16 · answer #2 · answered by 20224_RenaissanceSummit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Human vitamins aren't expensive! You can but multivitamins with iron from Tesco - its £3 for 60.
2016-03-19 00:25:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Umm yea that would be a bad thing stop her like now! Dogs have different needs. Unless your vet spacificaly tells you to do something it never a good idea to switch out pet meds with human meds.
2007-05-05 22:15:26 · answer #4 · answered by moonstiger2002 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No. The levels of trace minerals we need is too high for dogs. Can cause SEVERE medical problems. DON'T DO THIS!
2007-05-05 20:16:40 · answer #5 · answered by cms121979 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no! don't use human vitamins for your dogs...
even if it's cheaper.. do not..
the levels of nutrients/minerals needed by animals are different from us...
2007-05-05 20:18:54 · answer #6 · answered by sweet pea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmm I'm not sure.... my mom give are dog Advil to help with his leg pains and they seem to work good! You could probably give your dog a little bit once in awhile..... but medicine for dogs is probably best since it has all the stuff they need.
2007-05-05 20:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jessica 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I wouldn't do it. Dog's needs are different than humans.
2007-05-05 20:15:17 · answer #8 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its human vitamans because they're for people not for animals. Go with what the label says.
2007-05-05 20:20:06 · answer #9 · answered by ~*Steph*~ 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think not !, but do a search on web ?
2007-05-05 20:17:20 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋