Curious as to anyone who has used either of the above and the results obtained. Also, regarding creatine, what dosages have you used.

Not looking for a good vs. bad analysis, just use and results.

K-9 Power Products has excellent products. We have used Peak Grow and Peak Workout with exceptional results--as far as Peak Performance--thinking about using it since we had such great results with the other products, but decided against because I wouldn't use a product for my dog if I wasn't comfortable about using it for myself. Creatine has been shown to cause liver damage in humans, therefore...

Bob

ceatine doesn't cause liver damage. Creatine is found in meat, and suposedly creatine monohydrate (the supplement) helps give you extra energy. I would not give it to my dog because it has been been proven to cause muscle cramping and muscle tears because of dehydration.

Robert

I tried using Peak Performance with one of my dogs. After ordering online, trying it for about tow month I am not convinced that I saw any difference as far as energy levels, muscle tone or developement, or athlethic performance. Now Im not sure if perhaps I did'nt use it long enough, but I would not buy it again!!!

It's my understanding that creatine hydrates the muscle. It will not do anything for you if you are not working out the muscles on a regular basis. Even then, the results will dissapear when you stop using the suppliment. In a dogs case, I would think you need to provide some heavy duty workouts to see creatine impact the performance. Dragging tires and weight-bearing execises would be needed.

Well after much research, I've started my male off on Peak Performance 2. He's been on it for about a week and I have 2 months worth of the stuff.

The reason I'm using it on him is that he is a finicky eater and he's the hardest dog to put weight on. He just ends up burning it right off, but in the past has always left a portion of his food uneaten.

Anyhow, I've been using less than the recommended ammount, he's on 1 1/2 scoops a day and the recommendation is 1/2 a scoop per 25lbs of bodyweight.

Our exercise right now is 2-4, 10 minute sessions a day. Mainly running around the backyard that gets him moving and his heart going. Then about 3 times a week we walk the park which is about 1 mile I would say. Plus any exercise he gets during training. He's 22 months old so until he gets the hips/elbows/cardiac back with an ok, we won't do anything more strenous.

From what I understand of Creatine - no study has linked it to cancer or liver damage. Long term effects are not known. Weight gain and dehydration are both side effects. The dehydration comes because the Creatine collects water where its at, and so it robs it from other muscles. Most problems with Creatine occur because people take too much of it, the old "more is better" and they don't drink enough water. Other problems with dehydration in human athletes is because they are working in very hot-humid conditions (a hot gym, etc). From the testimonials I've read where people have had problems with creatine, they themselves say its because they did not get enough water while taking it.

Anyhow, I mix the Peak Performance 2 in with his meal mixed with water. No visible results so far, since we've only used it for a short time, but one plus is that he likes the taste of it <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

The reason I'm using it on him is that he is a finicky eater and he's the hardest dog to put weight on. What kind of weight do you want? Creatine is only a metabolic tool. Without proper stimulation and, more importantly in this case, *adequate calories* with which to grow actual muscle tissue (neither of which creatine provides, and I assume you don't want fat) it'll be of no value.