Key Measures to Monitor:<\/strong> 25(OH)D levels, calcium, and phosphorus.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nUnderstanding Dosage Requirements<\/h3>\n
Understanding the correct dosage of Vitamin D is crucial.<\/p>\n
Too much can be toxic,<\/strong> and too little can lead to a deficiency.<\/p>\nYour vet will prescribe the right treatment or medication based on your dog’s specific needs. They will consider factors such as:<\/p>\n
\n- Dietary intake of Vitamin D<\/li>\n
- Amount of sun exposure<\/li>\n
- Existence of any underlying health issues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Follow the dosage guidance strictly,<\/strong> and always consult with your veterinarian if you’re considering any diet enhancements or supplements to ensure they’re safe for your pet.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As a dog owner embracing a raw diet for your furry friend, you’re already paying special attention to their nutritional needs. But even with the most carefully crafted diet, indoor dogs can be prone to vitamin D deficiency. Unlike humans who can synthesize this vital nutrient from sunlight exposure, dogs depend almost exclusively on their […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1035,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/833"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=833"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/833\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1570,"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/833\/revisions\/1570"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1035"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=833"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=833"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dognourishment.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=833"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}