About zinc supplementation for dogs
Here is a sample Zinc calculator for dogs based on weight.
If you feed any of these foods take that into consideration when you supplement with zinc.
- Oysters: Oysters are the richest source of zinc, with a 3-ounce serving providing approximately 74 mg of zinc, which is significantly more than the daily requirement.
- Beef: Red meat, particularly beef, is a good source of zinc. A 3-ounce serving of beef chuck roast contains about 8.44 mg of zinc
- Crab: Alaskan king crab is another excellent source, offering about 6.48 mg of zinc per 3-ounce servin
- Lobster: A 3-ounce serving of cooked lobster provides around 6.18 mg of zinc
- Pork: Pork chops also contain zinc, with a 4-ounce serving providing about 2 mg of zinc
- Chicken: Dark meat chicken contains about 2.4 mg of zinc per 3-ounce serving
Why should you give your dog and cat zinc?
Zinc Dosage Calculator for Dogs
Enter your dog's weight in pounds:
This is what I use for myself and my dogs and cats. I like this since it is highly absorbanle.
Thomas Sandberg CSAN, CCNC, AADP
Thomas Sandberg is a board certified animal naturopath and carnivore nutritionist. He founder of Long Living Pets Research Projects, a 30-year observational study into raw-fed dogs and cats. Thomas also consults in animal naturopathy, including the prevention of chronic diseases and longevity using all-natural modalities. With more than 20 years of experience with hundreds of cancer cases, he has a deep understanding of why so many dogs and cats get cancer today and how we can lower the risk significantly.
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This is possible, and what I do. My approach is to restore the immune system in dogs and cats so they can achieve homeostasis. That is the best protection against pathogens that can lead to diseases.
