[snowbird]

Is it a good idea to feed your dog antioxidants? We have a neighbor that wants us to purchase some OPC for dogs. She says that it will prolong his life span and we will notice a drastic change in his energy.

 

[retriever crazy]

my girls definatly have enough energy.maybe a little so much.LOL

 

[MissCrissy]

Talk to your vet first. But if they're tried, tested, and approved supplements for dogs, give them a try and see how your dogs do. There's nothing wrong with supplements for dogs. They do us good.

 

[Bips]

I guess if your vet approves them, it would be ok. My dog doesnt need it, he already has enough energy as it is. He would be bouncing off the walls!

 

[snowbird]

My concern isn't the energy level, it's the for health purposes. I know in humans, antioxidants is a great preventative tool for cancer cells and helps prolong your life. I was just wondering if it had the same affect on dogs.

 

[JulieRuin]

I can't see why it would hurt, as long as they are safe for the dog. I take antioxidants myself. Anything healthy for me is surely healthy for dogs... hehe.

Does anyone know if you can give dogs human vitamins?

 

[Killerdrgn]

Probably not since humans and dogs have different dietary needs. And if your dog weighs significantly lower than you or a normal healthy person, the dog may get a vitamin overdose.

 

[NewfCrazy]

I've seen commercials for one of the purina foods that said they are putting antioxidants in dog food now. Don't know if its a different formula for dogs or not, but certainly something to look into.