Hunting Dogs: It is a subject that is debatable and that often finds hunters in disagreement. Supplements yes, or supplements no? And if the answer is yes, which supplements to choose.
Have you ever observed yours dog and not to recognize him anymore? If the problem is not medical, physiological, or environmental, you may need the help of a multivitamin supplement or nutraceutical. All solutions that could be icing on the cake if administered with conscience, but which could also prove to be rather rash choices, especially if taken independently. Always contact your veterinarian. It is the best way not to make mistakes. If you are thinking of offering your auxiliary the support of a supplement, it is essential to speak to your veterinarian first, preferably specialized in canine nutrition.
After an analysis, the professional will be able to diagnose the real problem of the animal, evaluate if a nutraceutical or a multivitamin supplement is needed and will be able to prescribe the most suitable for the specific case. When the health of your four-legged friend is at stake, it is always better not to risk it.
Some tips to follow. They are simple but it is important never to take them for granted, especially when it comes to our health hunting dog.
• To begin with, it is absolutely forbidden to think of being able to give our friend the supplements we use: the doses suitable for humans are excessive for the dog.
• Always opt for minerals and vitamins of natural origin and stay away from those recreated in the laboratory.
• Minerals can come in different forms. If by hypothesis the dog needed magnesium, the choice of the product would not be as immediate as one might think: in fact, there is magnesium carbonate, magnesium citrate, magnesium oxide and many others.
• Always opt for products from companies specialized in the sector.
• Read the label carefully, with all the information relating to doses and quantities of the active ingredient present in the product is important.
• Word of mouth is always a big risk.
Nutraceuticals: the new trend. If all hunters know about multivitamin supplements, yes and no, the real super stars of these years are nutraceuticals.
These are foods that have therapeutic properties very similar to those of drugs and therefore in great demand. Examples are glucosamine-based supplements and chondroitin, a cure-all for joint problems, protobiotics commonly used to optimize the dog's intestinal functions and antioxidants, reserved for older dogs. Often and willingly they promise miracles but the results are not always what you expect: it is in fact important to carefully read the characteristics of the product on the label and analyze the quantities of glucosamine and chondroitin present: in some cases they are really negligible, useless for a therapeutic point of view.
For this reason it is essential to rely on the opinion of a specialist who will be able, after a careful diagnosis, to recommend the best product to ensure optimal efficiency of our dog, which is in effect the family athlete.