Can Dogs Have Vitamin D Supplements? No — Toxic in Human ...
This food is NOT safe for dogs. Keep it away from your pet.
Vitamin D supplements are toxic to dogs in large doses. Vitamin D3 toxicity causes dangerous calcium buildup affecting kidneys and heart.
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Warning Signs & Symptoms
Vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, loss of appetite, excessive thirst and urination, kidney failure.
If Your Dog Ate This
Call vet or ASPCA Poison Control 888-426-4435 immediately. Vitamin D toxicity causes progressive kidney damage over days.
What to Avoid
all vitamin D supplement products
Preparation & Serving
Store all supplements in locked medicine cabinets. Keep vitamin D supplements especially secured.
Safer Alternatives
- Consult vet for dog-appropriate vitamin D supplementation if needed
Did you know?
Vitamin D toxicity in dogs causes hypercalcemia — dangerously high blood calcium — which causes calcium to deposit in soft tissues including kidneys, arteries, and lungs, causing irreversible organ damage.
Portions & nutrition
- Toxic dose (per kg body weight)
- As low as 0.1mg per kg of vitamin D3 causes toxicity
- Calories (per 100g)
- 0
- Safe frequency
- Never without vet prescription
Source
What You Need to Know
Dogs need far less vitamin D than humans. Human vitamin D supplements can easily cause toxicity. Never give human supplements to dogs without vet guidance.
Not sure what to do next? Read our emergency guide What to Do If Your Dog Eats Something Toxic
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