Bundyburger Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 My breeder has recommended getting cod liver oil to put into our BARF mix to help puppy break down all the calcium in that and the bones that he is given. However I can't find it at any of our local chemists! Where can I get it or is there an alternative I can use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nannas Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Hi Bundy's Mum, Our local Horse shop has it (Hiscocks) don't know if others do. Also Health Food Stores usually. Our last bottle we got from a local health food store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollee Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 My breeder has recommended getting cod liver oil to put into our BARF mix to help puppy break down all the calcium in that and the bones that he is given. However I can't find it at any of our local chemists!Where can I get it or is there an alternative I can use? You can purchase Cod Liver Oil at any produce/feed store Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bundyburger Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 bummer, pity i can't get there until next weekend Breeder said the chemists should have it but ours don't seem to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniek Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 try your local supermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 If your dog lives a lot of its time outdoors, it will be getting ample Vitamin D , as this vitamin is synthesised by the sunlight . Dogs spending much time indoors miss out on this- and may need a supplement. Be careful though- excess vit. D can be toxic!! ( rare occurrence) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellz Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Any largeish supermarket should have it. You will probably find it in the aisle where the medicinals are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandra777 Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 (edited) Put the dog outside for ten minutes a day. Cod liver oil in the wrong proportions causes the calcium to become inaccessible, not more accessible and has been proven to CAUSE rickets. Personally I would not be supplementing Vit D in any animal that can go outside. IMO this is a very old hold-over from UK breeders, who can be in the position of not being able to get adequate sunshine for their pups for weeks at a time in winter. Honestly I don't think this is an issue in Australia! Edited December 5, 2009 by Sandra777 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nekhbet Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 be very careful how much you add for some animals a little causes a sprinkler effect from the rear end :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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