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Diet & Supplements > K9 Dosage for vitamin C


13 Jun 2010

FOR: General health, mental alertness, resistance to infection, stress:

Toy & Miniature breeds: (250.mg.daily (1/20tsp )

Medium breeds: (25Ibs) 500 mg. daily (1/10tsp) Large breeds: (50 to 100 Ibs) 1 gm. daily (1/5tsp) Extra large breeds (over 100 Ibs ) 2 gm. daily (I/2 tsp)

FOR: Pain relieving in post-operative convalescence, burns, snakebite, hip dysplasia, osteo-arthritis:

"MEGA DOSAGE" is suggested, which is twice of above schedule.

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECT -Diarrhoea may happen at the beginning of therapy which usually improves with tinle. Increase in appetite and food consumption may occur.

SAFETY: In general, ascorbates are very safe because they are water soluble and any excess amount is excreted by the kidneys.

OTHER BENEFITS:

Helps in the blood clotting process. Increases muscle mass.

Promotes blood forming processes.

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