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Post by dog on Jun 21, 2008 17:50:12 GMT
I've just started using desiccated liver tablets from Body Fortress, available from Holland and Barrett. This is a replacement for the marmite I've been using which has a high salt content so not ideal.
I'm not 100% sure of the benefits but they contain Iron and vitamins B1 (71% RDA) and B12 (100% RDA) which help with the formation of red blood cells which in turns help the blood to carry oxygen.
The recommended dose for an adult human is 1-3 tablets per day. I have estimated that 1 tablet every other day (or half a tablet a day) is a sensible dose for my 18 kg (40lb) dog. They dissolve well in hot water, which I then add to the dried food that she has, she appears to like the taste and would eat the tablets dry if I let her.
They cost £5.99 for 250 tablets or £9.99 for 500 which equates to around 1p per day at the above stated dose which isn't too bad.
This is of course an experiment at the moment and I don't expect any significant evidence of increased performance but it can't hurt as long as the dose isn't excessive.
Your opinions on this would be welcome...
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Post by neilsherlock on Jul 8, 2008 21:24:34 GMT
yol dog, im gonna try it when i get back. Im sure the benefits of vitamin b are well worth the supplement price.  |
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Jul 12, 2008 1:32:58 GMT
yep were off to get some tomorrow too  |
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Jul 12, 2008 17:34:43 GMT
started abbey on these today she didnt like em i will have to grind them down i think and put it on in powder form on her dinner. i broke it in like 6 bits and it went.
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Post by invisibledread on Mar 22, 2009 20:34:33 GMT
any further updates on these?wouldnt mind trying them for my two.
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Mar 22, 2009 20:50:56 GMT
I still feed both dogs one tablet every other day its not done any harm and im sticking with it. they both eat them whole now just put in thier food.
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Post by invisibledread on Mar 22, 2009 21:24:04 GMT
thanks mate will give it a try  |
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Post by martinl on Mar 24, 2009 12:15:49 GMT
wouldnt it be easier to add liver to there feeding program?
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Post by dog on Mar 24, 2009 13:34:45 GMT
You could add liver to their food but this is the cheap and easy way of getting the vitamins and minerals that it contains into their food every day.
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Post by invisibledread on Mar 24, 2009 13:48:08 GMT
so how do we work out correct dosage?say for a 50lb dogs and 35lb?
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Mar 24, 2009 14:36:47 GMT
1 every 2 days will be fine for both dogs anything over thier bodies will get rid of anyway.
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Post by martinl on Mar 24, 2009 14:56:51 GMT
fair enough Dog, i was just thinking, with many ppl feeding RAW..
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Post by dog on Mar 24, 2009 15:46:07 GMT
so how do we work out correct dosage?say for a 50lb dogs and 35lb? It's impossible to say accurately because they are designed for use by people and even the direction for adults is very loose (1-3 tablets per day). If however you consider that the average human male is roughly around 80 kilos (168lbs) then I would say an appropriate dose for a 20 kilo (42lb) dog would be about quarter or less of that, meaning that half a tablet a day would be fine for most dogs around that weight, if the dog was double that weight then maybe one tablet a day would be O.K but it's not an exact science at all and I use that only as a guide to the maximum dose for a dog, it's possible a lower dose would be just as effective. |
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Post by dog on Mar 24, 2009 15:54:42 GMT
fair enough Dog, i was just thinking, with many ppl feeding RAW.. Your quite right though I'm sure fresh liver would make an excellent raw food although I don't know a great deal about feeding raw and would leave that to others to give advise on. |
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Post by martinl on Mar 24, 2009 16:30:26 GMT
yeah well we got some pig and ox liver scraps of the butcher to try.. dogs love it farts bloody stink tho haha.. and we got some bones to but had to give them away coz both dogs got really agressive and was having proper fights(they ate the bones seperate too)
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Mar 24, 2009 18:15:36 GMT
i think liver is quite rich correct me if im wrong someone, but shouldnt be given too much if the dogs not used to raw. It may be too rich for them straight off. We can feed both rameses and abbey side by side even with raw Rameses will eat his first and think about going to abbeys but a quick no from me he will wait then when they have both finished they always go check out each others bowl. On the odd accasion abbey finishes first she will dive for rameses bowl and he hasnt protested yet a quick no does not work with her i need to remove her.Greedy cow lol
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Post by invisibledread on Mar 24, 2009 18:20:12 GMT
i also heard that too much liver wasnt good for dogs,that was my only worry with these suppliments,however my two are used to raw.
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Post by martinl on Mar 24, 2009 19:01:29 GMT
yeah i dont soley feed them liver, they get chicken,pigs hearts, steak n kidney, lamb etc etc
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Post by Shakka-Staffs on Mar 24, 2009 21:55:11 GMT
invisibledread T.B.H mine have been on one tablet every other day for a long time now so id say they do no harm Abbey has benefitted from them I THINK she put on more muscle when we started using them on top of good diet and exercise.My vet told me if i overdose them thier body will reject the extra along with the normal dog waste.
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Post by hiphoplyricalrobot on Mar 25, 2009 8:47:49 GMT
Why not just feed liver?
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Post by alza on Mar 25, 2009 9:05:24 GMT
i feed kye liver 3 times a week...
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Post by dog on Mar 25, 2009 11:13:19 GMT
Ever have that feeling you've been here before? |
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Post by invisibledread on Mar 25, 2009 11:58:45 GMT
thanks for all your help guys gonna get some of them ordered soon as |
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Post by grchmason on Mar 25, 2009 17:04:19 GMT
Ever have that feeling you've been here before? LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D |
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Post by hiphoplyricalrobot on Mar 25, 2009 17:50:50 GMT
alright cunny funt!
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Post by martinl on Mar 25, 2009 18:10:26 GMT
didnt i alredy ask that? lol
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Post by alza on Mar 27, 2009 16:23:04 GMT
hi dog i just bought some of these for kye today..3.99 for 250..well worth it..cheers Alza  |
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Post by muze on Mar 28, 2009 11:33:12 GMT
Brewers yeast is good for B complex vitamins.
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Post by Jessica on Mar 28, 2009 12:07:39 GMT
yes we have used Brewers yeast in the past.
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Post by andrewp35 on Dec 30, 2009 15:42:44 GMT
Anyone still using these tabs?if so did you notice any improvements with them? here is an article i have found:
It is a concentrated form of dried liver, which is extracted from beef liver, powdered and made available in tablet or capsule forms. Desiccated liver is a natural supplement that is used for increased strength, endurance and to build body mass. It is rich in Vitamins A, C, D, and B-Complex, phosphorus, iron, protein, copper and calcium.
What are the benefits of Desiccated liver?
•It keeps gums healthy and can be used in the treatment of gum disease
•It helps the body to relax and decreases depression symptoms
•Prevents stress build-up in the body
•Stimulates the production of more red blood cells
•Helps to repair and build body tissue
•Increases the metabolism and energy
•Is used in the treatment of liver disorders
•Is used in the treatment of anemia
•Increases endurance
•Eliminates fatigue
•Builds strength
•Builds the immune system
•Stimulates the appetite
•Contributes to bone health
•Improves recovery time after exercise
It is a source of natural iron and as such an overdose of iron is not likely to occur. The iron and Vitamin B Complex help to build muscles and increase bone health.
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