{"id":2907,"date":"2023-08-05T11:37:41","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T11:37:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/?p=2907"},"modified":"2025-11-01T06:45:45","modified_gmt":"2025-11-01T06:45:45","slug":"vitamins-and-nutrition-does-my-dog-need-supplements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetic.in\/blog\/diet-and-nutrition\/vitamins-and-nutrition-does-my-dog-need-supplements\/","title":{"rendered":"Vitamins and Nutrition: Does my dog need supplements?"},"content":{"rendered":"

“Does my dog need supplements? Does my dog need vitamins? Should I feed calcium to my puppy?”<\/span><\/p>\n

Dog parents are asking these questions to veterinarians more often. And that\u2019s great. It shows that most people have accepted the transition from pet ownership to pet parenting!<\/span><\/p>\n

Hence the concerns and questions are all justified.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So, let\u2019s find out if your pupper needs any health supplements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why do puppies and dogs need supplements?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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A puppy eating <\/span>packaged food specifically formulated<\/span><\/a> for their age and breed should not have any deficiencies. If you are feeding your puppy home-cooked meals as per the guidance of a veterinarian they should receive all the nutrients in the correct quantity.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sadly, just like humans, dogs do not receive all micronutrients and vitamins from food. Many may have some deficiencies in the vitamins and minerals absorption and utilisation pathways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sometimes, the presence of worms can also cause nutritional deficiencies in your pup.<\/span><\/p>\n

In such cases, they will require vitamin and other supplements to fulfil their nutritional needs. For example, if your puppy isn\u2019t receiving enough calcium and Vitamin D, they may have long-term bone and joint problems.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What are some signs that your puppy\/dog needs supplements?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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It is difficult to understand if your <\/span>puppy has nutritional deficiencies<\/span><\/a> without proper blood tests. However, you can watch out for these signs in your pup or dog –<\/span><\/p>\n