Can I give my dog dinovite?

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Dinovite is a well known health supplement due to aggressive marketing. We get asked a lot about using it to improve canine health. Should you give your dog Dinovite? It’s time we address this topic.

Video: Feeding Dinovite to a Finicky Dog

Their products claim to boost the immune system, reduce allergies, enhance skin and coat as well as improve digestion. Interestingly, since Dinovite contains bacteria and enzymes it can be considered a type of probiotic for dogs.

One problem is that Dinovite tightly controls who can sell their products. They aren’t found on PetSmart, Petco or Amazon which makes objective reviews more difficult. So here’s what we think!

Can I Give My Dog Dinovite? Answer: There are cheaper & better options

There are other products, which we’ll be recommending, that are a better overall value.

There’s nothing special about Dinovite’s most popular product which is a powder formula. The primary ingredient is ground up flax-seeds followed by kelp and various yeast cultures. Their liquid version, pictured here, contains a lot of fish oil and chicken parts.

Lack of Honest Reviews

Dinovite does seem to work for many dogs and most of the reviews are positive. Of course, you can’t go by what you read on the company’s website since they aren’t going to showcase anything negative. The truth is that Dinovite relies on their brand name recognition to drive sales for what’s become an overpriced product line relative to similarly effective supplements for dogs.

Dinovite is Hit or Miss

First off, dogs with serious medical problems should see a vet. No supplement is going to turn around a serious condition. But most owners going the Dinovite route are trying to treat issues like allergies from grass pollen, for example. It may help your dog but, at the same time, many folks are reporting mixed results after using Dinovite.

Video: Introducing Dinovite To Your Dog's Food

Their products do contain lots of healthy elements such as vitamins, trace minerals, Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants. The problem is that Dinovite’s price point creates very high expectations for dog owners.

The Downside of Dinovite

Nobody wants to spend a significant amount of money for something they aren’t blown away by. If the product doesn’t cure their dog’s issues, you end up with some very unhappy customers.

People are also reporting cases of diarrhea after giving their dogs Dinovite. Other dogs, particularly fussy types, don’t like the taste of Dinovite. Another problem is that the liquid version smells really awful (people and dogs agree). The good news is that there are now many dog treatments for shedding, itching, stinkiness, joints, and general health. We’ll make some suggestions here.

Best Dinovite Alternatives

The Missing Link has a highly rated line of supplements which are much cheaper than Dinovite. You can target your dog’s coat or skin with their Ultimate Skin & Coat Dog Supplement or try their joint health and digestive solution called Ultimate Hip, Joint & Coat Dog Supplement.

Our dogs have benefited from both of those and so we highly recommend them. Our neighbors swear by Nupro Dog Supplement by Nutri-Pet Research for their Pug.

Some say Dinovite’s products are more fresh than other supplements because they don’t sit in third party warehouses. This is no longer true since Missing Link’s products sell like hot cakes!

Better K9 Probiotics

If you are looking for a probiotic to improve your dog’s digestion and stomach health then try one of these instead of overpriced Dinovite:

Video: How To Feed Dinovite for Dogs

Veterinary Diets Fortiflora by Purina

Probiotic Everyday Bite Size Chews or Vetri-Mega by Vetri-Science Laboratories

These 3 products have a proven track record. You can read unbiased reviews about them on websites like Amazon unlike Dinovite. All of them are also cheaper.

Conclusion on Dinovite

Dinovite works for some dogs but it doesn’t offer the best overall value in today’s competitive market. Save yourself an expensive disappointment. Also, consider changing your dog’s diet as doing so could dramatically improve health. Avoid dog foods containing worthless corn-based fillers or chicken by-products. Get your pet dog a quality brand with real meat listed as the first ingredient.

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