correct dosage of vitamin d3 - Page 1

is 1ml of vitamin d3 per week per pup for 4 weeks the appropriate treatement for ricketts in 10 week old german shepherd pups? they are on calcium n phosphorus regimens too....i just want to make sure the amount of d3 is correct.

The illness of Rickets is present in young dogs due to the lack or deficiency of calcium or vitamin D. It is characterized by a tendency toward the formation of long bones in the legs. You will notice bone swellings developing in the extremities of the long bones.There is a tendency in puppies for the long bones to arch outwards due to the pressure of the body weight. In more advanced cases, the complete bone structure is deteriorated, and the dog has a lot of difficulties getting around. The lack of sunlight is also a contributing cause of rickets, as well as a bad diet. In order for the animal to recuperate, he must be under veterinarian treatment. The case can worsen notably, leading to an irreversible state. If you think this is what your pup has, please bring it to the vet soon! Thanks

iv been to 3 vets...they all have different opinions and treatment regimens....i just needed to know if this dosage is the correct amount.

What did the vets say was the correct dosage? And why don't you trust them? Are these your pups or did you rescue them? You might need to know a dosage, but we need to know: are they being fed properly and allowed the light of day?

vet A said: 1ml of d3 spread over 3  weeks. 0.2ml per exposure every 4th day.
aside from that calcium syrup 1.5ml everyday.
food is organic mince meat (beef or mutton) bran bread, oatmeal, carrots, sweet potatoes, cabbage, fish and milk.
theyre fed twice a day...they are very well fed.

vet B said : 1ml of d3 per week for 4 weeks.
now thats a drastic difference. Also bear in mind that excessive d3 can cause death.

vet C said: no need to give d3 and that there was never a need to give d3. He said  the meals should be nutritious plus sunlight.

About sunlight: since their second round of vaccinations at 7 weeks theyve been spending the mornings and afternoons in the driveway out in the sun plus a shed for shade.

has there ever been a documented case of d3 toxicity in animals or people?  I don't think I'd worry about it too much.  it takes an awful lot for a long period of time.  how many IU's per day you giving?

I am going to assume that the pups have been weaned,  and your vet diag. ricketts? What puppy food are you feeding?
Why did you vet not go over what is being absorbed thru feeding vs having to give injections because the feeding program is not proper.
Always,
Cee

I am sorry to read about your pups. It must be worrying for you. Lack of calcium can also be a cause of rickets. I know you mentioned that you give them fish. Do you include the bones and which type of fish do you give them? You also mentioned milk. Would that be puppy formula milk, cows milk, goats milk? Some pups/dogs can't tolerate cows milk because of the lactose and digestability factor.

I am sorry I can't help with the amount of vitamin D they should have. I had a GSD pup many years ago by the name of Jay and I noticed as he was growing his feet weren't as tight as they should have been and looked quite flat. I took him to see the vet and she said he was growing so quickly his tendons weren't strengthening enough. He was prescribed Collocal D and also vitamin c tablets. Collocal D is a mix of vitamin D and calcium. I don't know if that would be of any help. It could be something you could ask your vet about as Collacal D is used to help promote healthy bone growth and structure.

Good luck with your pups, please let us know how you get on.

Best wishes.

The proper dose of vitamin D is delivered by putting the pups for  2 hr per day on the morning sun.
Best suplement of minerals is feeding lightly cooked meat. 
Rest is BS. Vet can not sell  You sunsine or meat. Thus he is administering suplements for which you have to pay. If meat and sunshine does not help nothing will.  

 Here is part of what I tell to my clients who buy may pups:

1.FOOD:
Feed the pup MEAT. There is no substitute for meat. Meat is the highest quality of food for your pup. Even the best commercial granulated food is crap compared to that. Feed this diet all life there is no difference in nature in puppy food or senior food.
Recipe: Chicken meat with flat bones and all of the cartilage. Cook the meat with pasta, and add a pinch of sea salt. Also add into it 1. blended tablespoon of raw parsley and carrots. Meat should be only LIGHTLY cooked. Boil marrow soup bones. Bone marrow is a great stuff for pups. Remaining bones are great CHEW TOYS. soup is great for bones and joints.
Cooked chicken feet, turkey necks and pigs feet (available in Chinese and Mexican supermarkets) is also great! = High contend of Glucosomine , chondroitin, MSM , and hyluronic acid (Joint builders).


No commercial dog food can measure up to Meat. Meat is the most perfect balanced food.Feed different meats.

Do not supplement the dog! Dog then grows too fast and that causes Pano and BAD HIPS!!!!
In nature dogs/ wolfs eat bugs, berries and rodents, and often nothing. Dogs are not designed for optimum diet at all the time. Keep the pup skinny and growing slowly.!
So called high quality high protein dog food is not so good for the dogs.

If your dog is lacking in some nutrition then rather then looking for a supplement from a bottle look for a natural source of it.
Minerals: Meat lightly cooked, raw blended vegetables, sea salt.
Vitamins: Meat lightly cooked, raw blended vegetables.
Enzymes: Meat lightly cooked, raw blended vegetables.
( Vegetables use about 1-2 tablespoons of raw , fresh, blended veggies per day. SOME VEGETABLES MAY BE POISONOUS TO DOGS. Always check. Carrots, Apples, Parsley are good. )

One more time:


" Meat is the best supplement!"
 If you send me an e mail I'll send you total write up on how to take care of your pup/dog.
Prager Hans
http://www.alpinek9.com