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danger of supplements

Discussion in 'Dog Discussion' started by Gypsy, Jul 29, 2004.

  1. Gypsy

    Gypsy Pup

    Dangers of Supplements

    [font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif]Although administering the correct dosage of vitamins and minerals to your dog can be beneficial to his health, [/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif]supplying certain nutrients in excess could actually pose a health risk[/font]    [font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif].

    This is typically a problem if someone is giving "mega doses" of a specific nutrient in the mistaken belief that the massive dose is preventing or treating some ailment.

    Remember, too, that certain minerals, when excessively administered, can cause deficiencies in other minerals. This also can be dangerous to your dog. For example, [/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif]too much zinc causes a copper or calcium deficiency.[/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif] Excess calcium can cause phosphorous, zinc, iron, or copper deficiencies. Too much phosphorous causes calcium deficiency.[/font]    <TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=412 border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD width=8 height=17>[​IMG]</TD><TD width=342>[​IMG]</TD><TD width=62>[​IMG]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD></TD><TD width=342>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-1]Vitamins and Minerals Dangerous in Excess[/size][/font]

    </TD><TD></TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 border=0><TBODY><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD width=8 height=19>[​IMG]</TD><TD></TD><TD width=4>[​IMG]</TD></TR><TR vAlign=top align=left><TD></TD><TD width=400><TABLE id=Table26 cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width="100%" border=0><TBODY><TR><TD vAlign=top width=28>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][​IMG] [/size][/font]

    </TD><TD vAlign=top width=80>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Vitamin A[/size][/font]

    </TD><TD width=292>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Anorexia, weight loss, bone decalcification, hyperesthesia[/size][/font]

    </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=28>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][​IMG] [/size][/font]

    </TD><TD vAlign=top width=80>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Vitamin E[/size][/font]

    </TD><TD width=292>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Anorexia[/size][/font]

    </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=28>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][​IMG] [/size][/font]

    </TD><TD vAlign=top width=80>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Iodine[/size][/font]

    </TD><TD width=292>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Hypothyroidism, goiter, alopecia, fetal resorption, cretinism, drowsiness, shyness, myxedema, lethargy[/size][/font]

    </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=28>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][​IMG] [/size][/font]

    </TD><TD vAlign=top width=80>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Calcium[/size][/font]

    </TD><TD width=292>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Slows growth, may cause bloat, decreases thyroid function. Can cause phosphorus, iron, copper, and zinc deficiencies, as well as bone growth problems[/size][/font]

    </TD></TR><TR><TD vAlign=top width=28>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][​IMG] [/size][/font]

    </TD><TD vAlign=top width=80>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Phosphorus[/size][/font]

    </TD><TD width=292>[font=Verdana,Tahoma,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif][size=-2][/size][/font][font=Arial,Helvetica,Univers,Zurich BT,sans-serif][size=-1]Renal damage, calcium deficiency, bone growth problems [/size][/font]

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    Last edited by a moderator: Jul 29, 2004
    Gypsy, Jul 29, 2004
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