Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin necessary for normal blood coagulation and control of calcium deposits in bones and tissues. This vitamin is required for healthy blood function in all animals, including our pets. Vitamin K1, also known as phytonadione, is the dietary form of vitamin K found in plants and most food supplements. Another…
What should you do if your dog ate a prenatal vitamin? Your dog’s health can be affected if they eat prenatal vitamins. Vitamins are a necessary part of every human and animal diet, but unlike other food classes, vitamins are less abundant in most foods we eat. There is often a need to complement them…
Alpha Lipoic Acid is an over-the-counter natural antioxidant that can be found in human supplements for weight loss, diabetes, arthritis, cataracts, and other ailments. It should not be confused with alpha LINOLEIC acid, which is an omega-3 fatty acid and considered to be harmless. Did you know these can be dangerous for our pets? When…
Humans need vitamins and minerals to remain healthy. They can heal wounds, boost the immune system, create energy, strengthen bones, and so much more! If vitamins are essential to human health, are they essential to dogs’ health as well? You got it! Vitamins are important for dogs, too. For example, vitamin D allows for…
By Ahna Brutlag, DVM, MS, DABT, DABVT Director, Veterinary Service & Sr. Veterinary Toxicologist & Kia Benson, DVM Associate Veterinarian, Clinical Toxicology d-CON® is one of the most popular brands of rodenticide in the US. It’s so popular, pet owners may unwittingly refer to all rodenticides as “d-CON®”, similar to the way many of us…
