Dog supplements: do you give them to your dog?

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Hi everyone 🐶

A friend and I are currently looking into a project involving dog supplements (dental, digestion, joints...), and before we dive in, we’d rather understand owners' actual habits instead of just guessing.

Do you already give your dog any supplements? If so, what for, and what convinced you (or didn't)? And if not, what would make you hesitate to give them a go?

For those of you who’d like to help us out a bit more, we’ve put together a quick survey (5 mins) to look into the subject in more detail: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSef8dBjy3g7QPjyDdCW5F32yiMIi0XXq4HboHHZ3jC91ZHaDA/viewform?usp=header

There's no sales pitch involved, we just want some real feedback from owners before we get started. Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to reply, either here or in the comments 🙏

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    Hello

    I tend to handle things myself first. I do the basics, including grooming and cooking their meals.

    Otherwise, we have an animal naturopath and our vet for backup.

    I prefer a natural, home-based approach. By that, I mean avoiding commercial dog products with vague ingredients as much as possible.

    In terms of budget: it’s not cheap. There are more and more companies targeting dog owners now, and in my opinion, it’s not just about a passion for pets.

    For me, supplementation is both internal (dietary) and external (skin and health care).

    Dietary supplements:

    • malted brewer’s yeast

    • rapeseed / hemp oil

    • Omega-3 capsules for the heart (from a holistic vet source)

    • tea tree hydrosol for digestion (and during stressful periods)

    • parsley / coriander / alfalfa / celery for vitamins

    • spices like ginger and turmeric (circulation and joints)

    Dermatological supplements (broadening the scope a bit):

    • immortelle carrier oil and cistus essential oil for paw pads, with aloe vera

    • neutral shampoo or charcoal soap

    • cornflower hydrosol (eye cleanser — no more allergies since I started using it)

    • tea tree hydrosol for ear cleaning (no more recurring ear infections)

    I don’t use anything for teeth. Having looked into them, those commercial dental chews are pretty bad (salty, full of sulphur, and far too many preservatives).

    I’m on the self-sufficient team.

    That’s what works for me.

    Good luck.

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    Hi, I’m a vet student.
    The project is interesting, but the effectiveness of supplements varies a lot depending on their composition, dosage, and the specific issue being targeted.
    Personally, I’d favour a product recommended by a vet and backed by solid clinical studies.
    They can support some dogs, particularly for joint or digestive health, but they are no substitute for a diagnosis or treatment.
    Do also remember to specify in the questionnaire how the responses will be used and if the project has a future commercial aim.

    Best wishes,

    Romane

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