cavvysavvy Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Good morning, I was wondering if there are any disadvantages to weekly b12 injections for a cavalier. Wanting to know if other users have benefited from this practice and your reasons for giving it. My reasons would centre around stress alleviation, increasing appetite and energy levels. I was wondering if this was enough of an indication, or whether it should only be used if a dog is anaemic? You help and feedback is appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sas Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 Good morning, I was wondering if there are any disadvantages to weekly b12 injections for a cavalier. Wanting to know if other users have benefited from this practice and your reasons for giving it. My reasons would centre around stress alleviation, increasing appetite and energy levels. I was wondering if this was enough of an indication, or whether it should only be used if a dog is anaemic? You help and feedback is appreciated I'd say that's a Vet question, I'd also speak with a good Behaviourist if you haven't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'd say that's a Vet question, I'd also speak with a good Behaviourist if you haven't already. Yes! I would definitely talk with your vet, and if you are concerned with low energy/inappetance , get blood profile and a full checkup done , jut to help find out what's happening . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 My stress head kelpie is on daily vitamin B supplements. So are a few other show dogs I know. We all just use a horse product at the appropriate dosage. I would try that first before going the injection route and definitely talk to your vet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 is on daily vitamin B supplements. my animals often get supplements with B vitamins in , too .. but that is very different to a therapeutic s Vitamin B 12 dose .. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mirawee Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 (edited) I am not talking about a multi-vitamin but a specific oral vitamin B supplement. There is less chance of adverse reactions using an oral supplement. Saying that most are usually B1 (Thiamine) as that tends to be the main deficiency unless the animal is actually anaemic. All the symptoms the OP listed can be caused by B1 deficiency. So first stop would be the vet to run bloods to check for anaemia and discuss options :) Edited May 23, 2013 by mirawee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 So first stop would be the vet to run bloods to check for anaemia and discuss options :) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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