How to supplement trace elements from dogs
Trace elements are an indispensable nutrient for dog health. Although the demand is small, the lack of them can lead to a series of health problems. Recently, the topic of pet nutrition has been hotly discussed across the Internet. The following is a supplementary guide to dog trace elements compiled in combination with popular discussions in the past 10 days.
1. Common symptoms of dogs lacking trace elements
| symptom | Possible trace elements |
|---|---|
| Pica (eating dirt, eating wall skin) | Zinc, iron, copper |
| Dry/fading hair | Selenium, iodine, manganese |
| Swelling of joints | Copper, boron |
| Slow wound healing | Zinc and selenium |
2. Comparison of popular supplementary plans
| Supplementary method | Recommended food/products | Things to note |
|---|---|---|
| Food supplement | Animal liver (≤2 times a week), seaweed powder, egg yolk | Dosage needs to be strictly controlled |
| Nutritional agents | Compound trace element tablets (see the table below for the top 3 brands of sales in the entire network) | Choose a pet-specific type |
| Prescription supplement | Veterinary custom nutritional plan | For severe deficiency |
3. Evaluation data of popular trace element supplements in 2023
| brand | Core ingredients | Monthly sales (10,000 pieces) | Positive review rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Dog | Organic zinc + yeast selenium | 8.2 | 98.2% |
| Weishi | Chelated minerals | 6.7 | 97.5% |
| Mead | Seaweed iodine + amino acid complex iron | 5.1 | 96.8% |
4. Supplementary principles from experts’ suggestions
1.Preferred food supplements: It is safest to obtain trace elements through a balanced diet. It is recommended to use 70% staple food + 20% fresh ingredients + 10% nutritional supplements.
2.Avoid overdose: A well-known pet blogger found that excessive zinc supplementation can lead to abnormal hemoglobin in dogs (the number of readings on the topic #Pet Nutrition Overturn# reached 12 million).
3.Regular testing: It is recommended to do hair trace elements testing every six months (the pet hospital recently launched a 99 yuan test package, which has caused heated discussion).
5. Supplementary differences between dogs of different sizes
| Body type | Daily recommended quantity | High risk of lack of elements |
|---|---|---|
| Small dog (<5kg) | 0.5-1mg/kg | Zinc, copper |
| Medium-sized dog (5-25kg) | 0.3-0.8mg/kg | Iron and selenium |
| Large dog (>25kg) | 0.2-0.5mg/kg | Manganese, iodine |
6. Things to note
1. Recently, it was revealed that a certain internet celebrity trace element tablet contains artificial food attractants (the topic of #pet food safety# continues to ferment). When purchasing, you must identify the GB/T 31216-2014 standard.
2. The trace element needs of puppies, pregnant dogs and elderly dogs vary greatly and need to be adjusted according to doctor's instructions.
3. It is better to supplement with vitamins, but it should be noted that vitamin C will inhibit copper absorption.
According to the data analysis of social platform in the past 10 days,#Dog Pica#The number of discussions on related topics increased by 320%, indicating that the issue of trace element supplementation is receiving attention from more and more pet owners. It is recommended to scientifically supplement the dog's specific symptoms and test results to avoid blindly following the trend and purchasing Internet celebrity products.
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