Well, I'm certainly no DVM, but I do a lot of reading and researching. I feel that there are some positive benefits of supplementing the diet with additional doses fo Vitamin C (Ester). I'll justpost the link to one site where you may find some additional information. I think that Dr. Belfield's research is quite telling. Please excuse me in advance if link posting is not allowed.
On another, but related topic, you really should think about finding another food. Don't want to start a war here, but there are much better, higher quality foods out there for the same/less cost.
Can Vet J 1995 Aug;36(8):494-502
The pathogenesis and diagnosis of canine hip dysplasia: a review.
Fries CL, Remedios AM
"Gene expression in affected individuals may be modified by a number of environmental factors. These factors do not cause hip dysplasia, but they alter manifestations of the trait and its severity. Nutrition is a major environmental factor. Excess energy consumption increases the frequency and severity of hip dysplasia in genetically predisposed dogs. Food intake should be regulated to maintain a slender figure with the ribs and dorsal vertebral spines easily palpable, but not visible. Excess dietary calcium and vitamin D contribute to hip dysplasia in genetically predisposed individuals and should be avoided. High dose vitamin C supplementation in growing puppies does not prevent hip dysplasia, and this practice should be discontinued."
I can try to find the whole article at the library if anyone is interested.
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Originally posted by Laura Miller: I feel that the Nutro you are feeding already has enough vitamins in it to suffice your puppy - unless otherwise instructed by your vet. Your Nutro already has the added gluocosomine and chondroitin - I wouldn't add any more of that, either.
I agree! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> Nice to see you here Laura. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
well, hello to laura miller and GSDBESTK9.
i am also known as zeus and zena. glad to hear from you.
i've stopped the vitamin c since we put the dogs on nutro natural choice.
when we get zeus's hips x-rayed when he is 2, i will check then to see if i need to start it up again.
i don't want to use it too much. i'll use it if i need too though.
thanks for the replies everyone. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
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