Dietary supplements are widely used by pet parents around the world. Don’t forget to watch part one to learn about supplement regulation and what to keep in mind when purchasing supplements. In part two, we discuss many different types of pet supplements that are on the market, what they are used for, and the scientific evidence (or lack thereof) behind their use.
The article accompanying this video can be found here:
Topics breakdown with timepoints:
• Nutrient supplements – 0:56
• Protein – 2:01
• Fat – 2:49
• Fiber – 3:42
• Vitamins – 4:29
• Minerals – 7:14
• Health supplements – 9:46
• Skin and coat – 10:38
• Joint – 15:07
• Musculoskeletal – 18:40
• Cardiac – 22:42
• Digestive – 25:56
• Immune function – 35:31
• Allergies – 41:00
• Urinary – 43:08
• Prenatal – 47:07
• Behavioral supplements – 49:49
• Calming Care – 51:06
• Omega fatty acids – 51:36
• Tryptophan – 52:08
• Colostrum – 52:38
• L-theanine – 53:14
• GABA – 53:43
• Melatonin – 54:15
• Other supplements – 54:42
• Food toppers – 54:58
• CBD – 55:28
• Herbal blends – 56:31
• Essential oils – 57:19
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Resources
• AVMA: “Cannabis use and pets” –
• Canine Skin Solutions: “Essential Fatty Acids” –
• Canine Skin Solutions: “Probiotics: Do they work for dermatology patients?” –
• Case et al. Canine and Feline Nutrition, 3rd edition. Pages 270-271. –
• DVM360: “CBD in Pets” –
• DVM360: “Practical Matters: Do not institute calcium supplementation during canine pregnancy” –
• FDA: “Regulation of Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products, Including Cannabidiol (CBD)” –
• FDA: “Warning Letters and Test Results for Cannabidiol-Related Products” –
• FDA: “What You Need to Know (And What We’re Working to Find Out) About Products Containing Cannabis or Cannabis-derived Compounds, Including CBD” –
• Hand et al. Small Animal Clinical Nutrition, 5th edition. Page 679, box 33-5. –
• Merck Vet Manual: “Drugs Used to Treat Skin Disorders” –
• Pet Food Industry: “CBD pet products may face more FDA warnings, lawsuits” –
• Tufts University: “Digestive Enzyme Supplements: Breaking Down the Evidence” –
• Tufts University: “Good Bugs/Bad Bugs – The Confusing World of Probiotic Supplements” –
• Tufts University: “Should I give fish oil to my pet?” –
• Tufts University: “Helping an old dog or cat maintain his tricks: Nutritional management of Cognitive Dysfunction” –
• Tufts University: “The A-B-C’s of Vitamin C” –
• Wortinger and Burns. Nutrition and Disease Management for Veterinary Technicians and Nurses, 2nd edition. Page 136. –
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