b-12 complex

[mudhog24]

does any one here give there dogs b 12 complex or electrolytes before a hunt if so what have you found to work well does any one give there catch dog special proteins like muscle up just wondering

[make-em-squeel]

the b complex at the feed stores etc are synthetic isolated components of the whole b complex and are crap to be fank. with that said they will work for a season as far as energy goes but not good long term.

electrolytes are great i give them to my dogs durring summer or on back to back hunts, helps heat stroke none the less.

If you have the money to get your dogs a good whey protein go for it ... to rich for my blood, They get a raw egg with the shell crunched up, some sea salt (adrenal support), and a tbsp of olive oil (great essential fatty acid for everything) when I catch the mood.

hope this helps

[3-Bdogs]

true b 12 works good and electrolyes work good on energy but you also need to be careful cause on the same note b 12 can boost their metabolism "hints the energy level" and cause them to drop weight they are using b 12 for people on diets i just give mine red cell and dyne helps alot in my opinion

[redriverslim]

You mentioned stuff like "muscle-up".  Products like these such as creatine powders, whey proteins, carbofuel, etc. generally anything that you would buy at a GNC store is not good for a dog, and can actually cause more harm than good, in that it can cause them to "run hot".  Dogs are CARNIVORES.  Their digestive systems are still identical to that of a wolf, coyote, fox or african wild dog.  The "muscle" powders are created for humans.  Dogs have sharp, long, K-9 teeth (top & bottom).  This is nature telling us dog owners that the dog is designed to thrive on RAW MEAT.  A good dog in his prime that is fed a good quality dog food, wormed regularly and has fresh water shouldn't need any type of "boost" before a hunt.  However, if you have an older dog that may need a boost, supplement them with RAW MEAT.  But giving it a couple days before a hunt isn't going to do anything.  Also, raw beef knucklebones from the packing house are excellent (2 per week).  As for B-12, the best way is just to get a bottle of B-12 injectable, but it needs to be given several days before a hunt, and all it really does is increase PCV (packed cell volumn) red blood cell count and appetite.  If you have a old dog, I would carry it to the vet and tell the vet your situation and ask if he can give the dog a shot of Equipoise, however it will take about 10 days for it to really get working in the dog's system.               

[muleman]

I use Muscle up for my dogs pretty frequently. It is made for dogs and they have a formulation for horses too. it does wonders for recovery time on my older dog.

[make-em-squeel]

redriverslim makes some excellent points. I slightly disagree with a dog eating healthy dog food in his prime is enough simply because most of us are not feeding them good dog food 95% of affordable dog food is crap. Beefknuckle bones and raw meet/organs---RIGHT ON! GNC is crap and bad for humans or dogs! raw carcus' an egg and some olive oil is all i personally do, with the occational electrolytes durring summer. I also like muscle up for an older dog and red cell is good.

[Cajunjag]

Sardines in soy oil, egg every now and then, and one teaspoon of Redcell!
Don't know about anything else posted here, never used it!