Looking into adding alfalfa and kelp to my dogs diet. I've seen a few 'blends' that include both in them.
My question is, what quanity of alfalfa and kelp should be given per day based on certain amount of body weight. I usually see it measured in teaspoons, but most blends have it listed in Milligrams I think, which is what I am wanting to know. How many milligrams of each should be given per day.
Also does anyone have any good links that break down what each of these suppliments does? I've seen the generic descriptions (immune, allergies, etc)
Are you feeding raw? I know with my GSD (who is on raw) developed mucousy stools from too much kelp and alfalfa. I was feeding it to him once a day (1/8 teaspoon kelp, 1/4 teaspoon alfalfa, he was 40 lbs). So I slowly backed him off and his intestines are happy at twice a week, same amount. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
So as far as how much to give...I don't have a straight forward answer, some dogs are more sensitive than others.
As to what they do, they provide a variety of nutrients ranging from bioflavonoids, copper, fluorine, folic acid, vitamin K, magnesium........the list goes on, but each assist in different bodily functions.
I got this information from Natural Nutrition for dogs and cats by Kymythy R. Schultze (pg 75-79)
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I like the Solid Gold Seameal, personally, but be advised that *some* dogs are allergic to kelp and other seaweed, so just be sure to watch your dog and note any changes in his skin mainly (like dryness, itchiness, hot spots, etc.). The container tells how much to give per day, and is a blend of 60 trace minerals, 12 vitamins, 22 amino acids, digestive enzymes, and flaxseed meal. Flax is also an allergen in *some* dogs, so again, watch your dog closely for signs of allergic reactions. I never had any problems with it when I used it when my dog was recovering from demodex.
I don't like the "blends" for the simple reason that if your dog has a problem with ONE of the ingredients, you have no way of knowing which one it is!
Good point on the blends Cindy!! I didnt think of that!!
My dogs skin and coat has gottend kinda itchy and dry lately. Where we live there are LOTs of differnt plants, etc on the ranch. I am thinking its allergies for this time of year. I remember last year around the same time, he was the same way.
Yes, I feed raw, and only suppliment with Vitamin E capsules and Timberwolf Organics Salmon Oil.
Looking to add some things to help him out and see if things get better. He is 2.5 years old Bandogge
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Alfalfa and Kelp quantities per day?
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