Vitamin B 12

Anyone use Vitamin B 12 on the dogs? If so, what are all the uses and dosage.

 

Canines can sometimes require vitamin supplements just as humans often do. A need for B12 can be detected by a blood test administered by a veterinarian. B12 promotes a healthy appetite, adds in the breakdown of nutrients and also the formation of red blood cells in humans and dogs

Dosage and Effects
o There are no negative effects from administering too much B12 to a dog. As B vitamins are water soluble, any excess of the vitamin that surpasses the body's need would be easily eliminated and not cause toxic effects.
Deficiencies
o Normally, a dog's body will synthesize B12 from their natural diet, but some conditions stop this process and cause a deficiency.
Symptoms
o Signs your pet has a B12 vitamin deficiency include fatigue and inactivity, and loss of appetite.
Uses
o In addition to being provided when a deficiency is present, it is also used to promote appetite in dogs that are not eating properly and in anemic dogs.
Administering
o B12 can be given orally but is more effective when given as an injection.