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Old 16-11-2011, 02:29 PM
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Suggest a powdered vitamin for a Chihuahua?

First off, I'm just new to PetForum so apologies if I have already made a mistake on where or how I have posted this question, any advice on how to better use the forum appreciated.

My 10 month chihuahua has a very delicate stomach and after a few trips to the vet, he has recommended she be kept on a very bland diet and taken off her dog food. She's quite a picky eater and won't eat rice or pasta and doesn't do well on beef, so the vet recommended boiled chicken, potato and carrot (any vegetable but carrot is her favourite). He also said to occasionally give her some digestive biscuit and/or plain cracker as a treat or training aid and to ensure she is getting enough carbs. However, I am a little worried she won't be getting all the nutrients she needs on this diet and would like to give her some additional vitamins. As she is a picky eater a powdered form of vitamins would probably be best. The vet agreed with this.

Can anyone recommend a good powdered vitamin suitable for a chihuahua and that is available within the the UK?

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Old 16-11-2011, 04:02 PM
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Re: Suggest a powdered vitamin for a Chihuahua?

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First off, I'm just new to PetForum so apologies if I have already made a mistake on where or how I have posted this question, any advice on how to better use the forum appreciated.

My 10 month chihuahua has a very delicate stomach and after a few trips to the vet, he has recommended she be kept on a very bland diet and taken off her dog food. She's quite a picky eater and won't eat rice or pasta and doesn't do well on beef, so the vet recommended boiled chicken, potato and carrot (any vegetable but carrot is her favourite). He also said to occasionally give her some digestive biscuit and/or plain cracker as a treat or training aid and to ensure she is getting enough carbs. However, I am a little worried she won't be getting all the nutrients she needs on this diet and would like to give her some additional vitamins. As she is a picky eater a powdered form of vitamins would probably be best. The vet agreed with this.

Can anyone recommend a good powdered vitamin suitable for a chihuahua and that is available within the the UK?

Thanks
HOw about trying Naturediet Chicken - that is just chicken, veg (tiny 5% rice) but is complete food, so contains all the vitamins your dog would need. Just a thought!
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Re: Suggest a powdered vitamin for a Chihuahua?

They are not powdered but why does it HAVE to be powdered?

Look here, these are recommended by my Holistic Vet.


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Re: Suggest a powdered vitamin for a Chihuahua?

Bionic Biotics from Pooch and Mutt springs to mind.

Heidi went thro a spate of tum upsets and it was a godsend for us.
I kept her on half dose for maintenance until I found another supplement that is and all rounder and does joints as well.
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