Best supplements to add to homemade dog food

December 22, 2021

Dog owners spend a lot of time considering how to best care for their beloved companion, and maybe no other topics receive as much attention as those concerning your dog's diet. Is the professionally prepared dog food you're giving your dog really delivering the finest nutrition available without the addition of fillers? Is it beneficial for my dog to consume homemade dog food?

Animal Essentials Seaweed Calcium Supplement for Dogs & Cats, 12 oz - Iceland Seaweed Magnesium, Boron, Zinc

Certified clean and free of lead, hormones and other contaminants that may be found in other forms of calcium.
High digestibility equates to smaller feeding amounts and lower cost to feed.
Virtually odorless, flavorless powder is easy to feed. Environmentally sustainable.
No risk of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalitis) or other issues that may be associated with bovine products.
Each batch tested for pathogens and chemical contaminants. 100 percent Recyclable zip pouch.

Omega 3 Fish Oil for Dogs Soft Chews 120 ct - Omega 3 for Dogs with Biotin & Vitamin E for Shiny Coat - Dog Skin and Coat Supplement for Itchy, Dry Skin - Shedding Omega 3 6 9 Oil for Dog

Skin, Brain, and Heart Health for Dogs: Our omega 3 for dogs is much more than just salmon oil for dogs. It's a unique combination of 4 smaller fish that creates a pure, potent, omega 3 fish oil blend. Active Chews dog supplements may help relieve skin and dog coat conditions, itchy skin, flaking, and hot spots while supporting the immune system and promoting heart and brain health.
Skin and Coat: A blend of flaxseed, algae and cold-water fish oils plus biotin delivers a mega boost of Omega-3, 6, 9 fatty acids to help support healthy skin and a shiny, pettable coat.
Immune Support: Vitamins C and E work as immune support supplements by supplying powerful antioxidants to help protect against harmful free radicals.
Anti-Inflammation: DHA + EPA fatty acids support a healthy inflammatory response while soothing skin-related issues associated with seasonal dog allergies. Plus, our fish oil for dogs tastes just as good as their favorite dog treats.
Did You Know: Cooking dog vitamins and supplements can reduce their potency by over 50%? Not ours. We believe your best friend deserves the best dog supplies – that’s why we never cook our dog chews. We’re providing 100% of the dosage you see on our labels, made from the highest quality ingredients sourced right here in the USA.

Wapiti Labs Dog Mobility Pet Supplement Formula, 15gm

Helps support joint flexibility and mobility
Formulated for highly active pets, pets with stiff joints and arthritis, pets that resist climbing stairs due to stiffness or limping
Concentrated formula available in powder or Tablets, no synthetic ingredients and completely natural processing, made in the USA

Continue reading for a review of the benefits and drawbacks of making and giving homemade dog food to your pet.

THE BENEFITS OF HOMEMADE DOG FOOD

Making your own dog food allows you to control the type and quality of the components. When you prepare your own dog food, you can be confident that you know exactly what's in your pup's bowl, which appeals to many individuals who find it difficult or tedious to interpret commercial dog food labels.

You can also prepare meals for your pet using products you already have on hand at the grocery store, perhaps saving yourself further excursions to the pet store on a frequent basis.

Furthermore, if you've been purchasing freshly prepared dog food that needs to be refrigerated at the co-op or through a delivery service, you could save money by switching to a model in which you produce fresh homemade dog food.

THE DOWNSIDES OF MADE-AT-HOME DOG FOOD

The list of negatives to consider when switching to homemade dog food is longer than the number of pros, but that shouldn't deter you if you're determined to give it a shot. The list is lengthier simply because it is more difficult to prepare food for your dog than it is for your household.

Dogs have very complicated nutritional needs that differ greatly from those of humans. Humans, of course, are omnivores, with systems adapted to obtain nutrients from a range of sources. Dogs, on the other hand, are carnivores, and their diet in the wild would consist primarily of protein.

Commercially prepared dog food is intended to meet all of a dog's micronutrient requirements. It can be difficult to include enough diversity in your own cooking to suit those exact requirements.

Unfortunately, it is not as simple as enabling your dog to emulate the diet of a wild dog or wolf when it comes to creating their dinner at home. Not only would that be costly, but there may be other nutrients you're missing or meat types your dog's breed may reject. We urge that you visit a vet or other canine health professional before embarking on a homemade dog food system until you understand what is best for your dog's diet.

As previously said, pricing is an important factor to consider when considering switching to homemade dog food. Quality commercial dog food can be pricey, but if you think converting to homemade dog food will save you money, you'll probably be disappointed.

WHAT ADDITIVES ARE REQUIRED FOR HOMEMADE DOG FOOD?

The most important thing to do when switching to homemade dog food is to consult with a veterinarian or a qualified nutritionist. You'll want to keep an eye on your pet's progress to ensure that he's adjusting well and that the new meal model is meeting all of his demands.

Your veterinarian will almost certainly advise you to augment your dog's homemade food with a few important ingredients in order to meet certain nutritional requirements.

CALCIUM

Animal Essentials Seaweed Calcium Supplement for Dogs & Cats, 12 oz - Iceland Seaweed Magnesium, Boron, Zinc

Certified clean and free of lead, hormones and other contaminants that may be found in other forms of calcium.
High digestibility equates to smaller feeding amounts and lower cost to feed.
Virtually odorless, flavorless powder is easy to feed. Environmentally sustainable.
No risk of BSE (bovine spongiform encephalitis) or other issues that may be associated with bovine products.
Each batch tested for pathogens and chemical contaminants. 100 percent Recyclable zip pouch.

It can be difficult to give adequate calcium for your dog with homemade dog food, especially if he is a puppy. Adding yogurt to your dog's diet isn't going to cut it. To meet a dog's calcium needs, your dog would have to consume an absurd amount of yogurt every week.

OIL OF FISH

Omega 3 Fish Oil for Dogs Soft Chews 120 ct - Omega 3 for Dogs with Biotin & Vitamin E for Shiny Coat - Dog Skin and Coat Supplement for Itchy, Dry Skin - Shedding Omega 3 6 9 Oil for Dog

Skin, Brain, and Heart Health for Dogs: Our omega 3 for dogs is much more than just salmon oil for dogs. It's a unique combination of 4 smaller fish that creates a pure, potent, omega 3 fish oil blend. Active Chews dog supplements may help relieve skin and dog coat conditions, itchy skin, flaking, and hot spots while supporting the immune system and promoting heart and brain health.
Skin and Coat: A blend of flaxseed, algae and cold-water fish oils plus biotin delivers a mega boost of Omega-3, 6, 9 fatty acids to help support healthy skin and a shiny, pettable coat.
Immune Support: Vitamins C and E work as immune support supplements by supplying powerful antioxidants to help protect against harmful free radicals.
Anti-Inflammation: DHA + EPA fatty acids support a healthy inflammatory response while soothing skin-related issues associated with seasonal dog allergies. Plus, our fish oil for dogs tastes just as good as their favorite dog treats.
Did You Know: Cooking dog vitamins and supplements can reduce their potency by over 50%? Not ours. We believe your best friend deserves the best dog supplies – that’s why we never cook our dog chews. We’re providing 100% of the dosage you see on our labels, made from the highest quality ingredients sourced right here in the USA.

Even dogs who eat high-quality store-bought chow can benefit from a decent fish oil supplement. Fish oil contains Omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins A and D, and other minerals. Fish oil can also help dogs that have itchy or dry skin.

SUPPLEMENT FOR HIP AND JOINT HEALTH

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YuMOVE Adult Dog Tablets | Hip and Joint Supplement for Dogs with Glucosamine, Chondroitin, Hyaluronic Acid, Green Lipped Mussel | Dogs Aged 6 to 8 | 120 Count Tablets, Treat Colored

Official joint supplement of the American Kennel Club. Triple-action hip & joint supplement to aid stiffness, mobility and joint structure in adult dogs. The official joint supplement of the American Kennel Club.
Scientifically proven to give visible results in just 6 weeks*, YuMOVE is backed by 15 years of clinical research,Recommended by Vets as the UK's #1 Vet Joint Supplement brand**
Contains Glucosamine and Chondroitin for high-strength joint support, Hyaluronic Acid to lubricate and cushion (ours reaches the joint within 2 hours!), plus Vitamins C and E to help maintain joint mobility
Powered by our unique ActivEase Green Lipped Mussel - a super-concentrated source of high quality, joint-soothing Omega 3
Over 1.5m dogs are currently benefitting from YuMOVE globally

As a dog matures, or if your pet's breed is prone to hip and joint problems, it makes sense to supplement your dog's diet with something for hip and joint health. Wapiti's Mobility Supplement blends elk velvet antler and other natural components long utilized in eastern medicine to maximize your dog's joint health in the early stages of life. As your dog ages, switch to Senior Mobility to help maintain flexibility and vitality.

SUPPLEMENT FOR GUT HEALTH

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Vet's Best Probiotic Soft Chews Dog Supplement | Supports Dog Digestive Health | Promotes a Healthy Gut | 90 Day Supply

DIGESTIVE SUPPORT - Vet's Best Probiotic Soft Chews for dogs is a veterinarian formulated once-a-day supplement that supports digestive health. Available in both a 30 or 90 day supply.
HEALTHY GUT MICROBIOME - Each soft chew promotes a healthy, balanced digestive flora with 1.5 Billion CFU with active cultures of 6 strains of bacteria, and patented technology to keep the chew stable until it reaches the digestive tract.
INFUSED WITH OCEAN KELP - Ocean kelp contains natural antioxidants & prebiotics that help support the immune system & promote healthy digestion.
VET FORMULATED - Each soft chew is densely packed with the highest quality ingredients which are uniquely designed for optimal absorption.
TASTY DOG PROBIOTIC SUPPLEMENT - Dogs love our once-a-day soft chews made with real chicken liver they can't resist.

Whether your dog eats commercially prepared food or homemade chow, consider adding something to help his intestinal health. A healthy gut and GI tract are as important to your dog as they are to you. Dogs who suffer from GI distress while traveling or on a regular basis may benefit from Wapiti's GI Tract Supplement, which can help prevent unpleasant gas accumulation and soothe and relax your dog's gut.

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