I recently took my 6 year old Border Collie for his annual booster
vaccination. The vet noticed that my dog is suffering from dry skin,
and he recommended I give him Evening Primrose Oil. Would it be OK to
give him capsules that are intended for human consumption, or should I
buy a special doggy version? (The ones intended for humans are not as
expensive!).

I already have a supply of combined Evening Primrose Oil/Cod Liver Oil
capsules (500mg of each combined in a capsule) that I take myself,
would these be OK to give to my dog?

compare the dosage recommended for humans vs. what the vet recommended for
your dog, and make any necessary adjustments. otherwise, I cannot think of
a reason not to use the cheaper human version...


"Cathy Higgins" wrote in message
m...
| I recently took my 6 year old Border Collie for his annual booster
| vaccination. The vet noticed that my dog is suffering from dry skin,
| and he recommended I give him Evening Primrose Oil. Would it be OK to
| give him capsules that are intended for human consumption, or should I
| buy a special doggy version? (The ones intended for humans are not as
| expensive!).
|
| I already have a supply of combined Evening Primrose Oil/Cod Liver Oil
| capsules (500mg of each combined in a capsule) that I take myself,
| would these be OK to give to my dog?

compare the dosage recommended for humans vs. what the vet recommended for
your dog, and make any necessary adjustments. otherwise, I cannot think of
a reason not to use the cheaper human version...


"Cathy Higgins" wrote in message
m...
| I recently took my 6 year old Border Collie for his annual booster
| vaccination. The vet noticed that my dog is suffering from dry skin,
| and he recommended I give him Evening Primrose Oil. Would it be OK to
| give him capsules that are intended for human consumption, or should I
| buy a special doggy version? (The ones intended for humans are not as
| expensive!).
|
| I already have a supply of combined Evening Primrose Oil/Cod Liver Oil
| capsules (500mg of each combined in a capsule) that I take myself,
| would these be OK to give to my dog?

"Cathy Higgins" wrote in message
m...
I already have a supply of combined Evening Primrose Oil/Cod Liver Oil
capsules (500mg of each combined in a capsule) that I take myself,
would these be OK to give to my dog?

..............Nope, I wouldn't give cod liver oil to a dog that didn't need
it as it contains Vit D . Vit D is a fat soluble vitamin, which means the
body saves it, and can lead to toxicity. Get some straight evening primrose
oil.

buglady
take out the dog before replying

"Cathy Higgins" wrote in message
m...
I already have a supply of combined Evening Primrose Oil/Cod Liver Oil
capsules (500mg of each combined in a capsule) that I take myself,
would these be OK to give to my dog?

..............Nope, I wouldn't give cod liver oil to a dog that didn't need
it as it contains Vit D . Vit D is a fat soluble vitamin, which means the
body saves it, and can lead to toxicity. Get some straight evening primrose
oil.

buglady
take out the dog before replying

"crosem" wrote in message
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I am very sorry to have provided incorrect info, I did not notice the
reference to Vit D...must slow down in my reading...

....Heh, happens to everyone once in a while! That's why it's good to have
a bunch of faithful regulars here - and I applaude them all for their
donated time.

buglady
take out the dog before replyin

"crosem" wrote in message
...
I am very sorry to have provided incorrect info, I did not notice the
reference to Vit D...must slow down in my reading...

....Heh, happens to everyone once in a while! That's why it's good to have
a bunch of faithful regulars here - and I applaude them all for their
donated time.

buglady
take out the dog before replyin