NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
Choosing Nutritional Supplements for Your Pet
What are your goals in giving a nutritional supplement to your pet?
step. (Your veterinarian can help you to make a complete problem
list.)
Complete nutrition
Longevity
What questions should you ask when considering a nutritional
supplement for your pet?
Pet parents could spend all their waking hours looking for the best
product, and one that can be trusted. Here are some considerations:
• Who formulated the product, and what is its purpose?
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product?
• What evidence exists to support the product in independent research
and analysis? (Testimonials and websites can be informative
but might also be misleading.)
• Does the manufacturer have a licensed health care professional
who can consult with your veterinarian to answer questions
about the product?
• What quality control measures does the manufacturer have in
place?
• If there is a recall, is there a way to track the product to the
consumer?
• Is there ongoing feedback and clinical evaluation available from
the users of the product? (I prefer clinical evaluations from licensed
health care professionals.)
• Has the manufacturer inspected the farm or growing location?
(Plants grown next to a highway have been found to have high
the product’s quality.)
• How are the ingredients harvested, processed, stored, and
shipped?
I have been studying nutrition and nutritional supplements for several
decades, including visiting some manufacturing locations. I have also
studied extensively and received accreditation in herbal medicine,
and I continue that study, including consultations with veterinarians
world-wide, regarding nutritional supplements. It's daunting for a
on nutritional supplements to attain trust. Giving your veterinarian
feedback and opportunity to follow your pet's progress will help you
optimized health.
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