Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will receive a commission if you click through and make a purchase. For more information, read my full affiliate disclosure here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Whether your large dog is fed a raw or kibble-based diet, there are several nutritional supplements for dogs that will improve their overall health and longevity.<\/p>\n This post contains the supplements I feed my Mastiffs regularly and why I recommend them for all large dogs.<\/p>\n Imagine a world where three square meals were delivered to you that contained every nutrient your body needs for optimal health and longevity.\u00a0 From the most essential nutrients to the nice-to-have, your individualized designer diet holds your key to preventing disease and premature aging.\u00a0<\/p>\n I used the word \u201cimagine\u201d because this fantasy world does not exist for us or our dogs.<\/p>\n While I\u2019ve made the case in many other blog posts<\/a> and videos<\/a> that if commercial pet food truly was the panacea for perfect health the \u201cexperts\u201d would like us to believe it is, why are the rates of disease, allergy, and cancer in dogs rising faster than ever before?<\/p>\n No diet is perfect, or perfectly balanced, all on its own.<\/p>\n So for optimal health, both humans and dogs need individualized supplementation.<\/p>\n For example, in addition to a high-protein, whole-food diet, I take Calcium (with vitamin D), B vitamins, a multivitamin, Magnesium, Omega 3, fiber, probiotics, and electrolytes.<\/p>\n These are the right supplements for me based on my age, health, and fitness based on my research and through consultation with my doctor.\u00a0<\/p>\n Choosing the right vitamins and supplements for your dog will require the same degree of due diligence.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Consider consulting with your veterinarian first before starting your dog on any of the vitamins or supplements we are about to cover.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n My recommendation is just one data point.\u00a0 Be sure to do your homework.\u00a0<\/p>\n Let\u2019s first go through my top recommended vitamins and supplements for dogs and then I will answer some of the most frequently asked questions I get about dietary optimization.\u00a0<\/p>\n I\u2019ve categorized these by body part or condition, not necessarily in order of importance or priority.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n![\"Woman](\"https:\/\/bigdogmom.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/supplements-for-dogs-2-683x1024.jpg\")
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nWhy Do Dogs Need Supplements \u2013 Isn\u2019t the Diet Enough?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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