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12-28-2011, 10:38 AM
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Nu-Pro for senior?
Heidi is ten years old. I have had her on Nu-Pro supplement for a long time, the formula for joints (silver). I have given this to her for probably five years and she has done well on it. Now my vet said I should probably take her off of it, because of too high of protein at her age. Any thoughts or knowledge on this?
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12-28-2011, 10:25 PM
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Huh...I don't know about that. Is she having kidney issues or something else that would make the vet say that? (not saying that's right or wrong just asking)
Nupro - Joint Support All Natural Dog Supplement Anyone?
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12-28-2011, 10:31 PM
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It's true that Nupro is 25% protein, but the serving size is only a couple of tablespoons. It's such a small amount, it can't possible be more than a couple of grams of protein, about what you'd get in 1/2 oz of chicken. Is your vet aware of the serving size? Also, is he/she recommending another joint support instead?
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12-29-2011, 11:43 AM
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No, he has not recommended anything else. Also, I only give the dogs 1 tablespoon of Nupro mixed with water, once a day. The vet also said to discontinue the deer meat I usually put on one of her meals and I will do that, as I know it really is very high protein. But I hate to stop something that seems to be working so well for her. She has no issues (except HD); the vet hasn't even seen her lately. I think cutting the protein for seniors is just a matter of course in his opinion.
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12-29-2011, 04:49 PM
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12-30-2011, 10:16 AM
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Right! I am going to keep Heidi on the supplement, since she is doing so well. I think my vet (whom, after Loki's illness we consider just one step down from God LOL) has a rather low opinion of supplements if the dog is on good quality food and not ill. I know sometimes you have to form your own opinions though as you know your dog best.
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12-30-2011, 07:54 PM
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"If it ain't broke, don't fix it" as they say
 I have had great luck with Nupro, and I have been using it with all of my dogs for quite some time.
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