There are some supplements veterinarians like so much, they give them to their own animals. Here are the ones that get their stamp of approval — and why.
You want what’s best for your pet, but it can be confusing when it comes to figuring out what supplements to use.
ProbioticsProbiotics have been popular with humans for years, but they also can work well for pets. “Probiotics have many benefits, including boosting your immune system, healing the gut after antibiotic use, providing anti inflammatory effects and normalizing the passing of stool — the list goes on,” Jane Karpowicz, VMD, of Veterinary Medical Center in Easton, Md., tells Yahoo Lifestyle. Her senior cat has a sensitive stomach and probiotics “help him stay regular,” says Karpowicz.
Adam Christman, DVM, a veterinarian in New Jersey, says he gives each of his four dachshunds a multivitamin daily with their food. Christman tells Yahoo Lifestyle that he particularly like Pet-Tabs for its “high potency of nutrition and minerals,” noting that his dogs “love the taste of them.” Milk thistle and SAMeMilk thistle is a plant that contains silymarin, a flavonoid that is thought to have antioxidant properties, while SAMe is often used to treat osteoarthritis and liver disease. Ashley Rossman, DVM, a veterinarian based in Glenview, Ill., tells Yahoo Lifestyle that she gives both supplements to her dog, who has liver inflammation. “These supplements help to decrease the inflammation and help his liver to function better,” she says.
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