another B12 post (very odd question)

[NapoleanComplex]

OK, so I've definitely been seeing the positive effects of B12...energy and appetite. Well, I was thinking about using it on my dog (German Shepherd). He is about 2 yrs old, and his appetite is lagging. I've talked numerous times to the VET about possible problems, but she says that "some dogs live to eat, and others eat to live". She also said not to worry unless I see a drop in his activity level...which I haven't. However, he is not the size he should be, and I often get comments:

Do you feed this dog?
Is he anorexic?

Basically what I am wondering is if there is any reason not to inject B12 into my dog? I will be adjusting the dosage to his bobdy weight. He's about 75lbs and so I was thinking, 0.5ml 2-3 times a week (~1000mcg - 1500mcg per week).

Also, are there any recommended places to shoot and needle size to minimize any kind of pain?

Karma for those that help...thanx

 

[HighIntensity]

ask your vet what to do.

 

[lartinos]

I'm guessing you'll be cycling it as well. Hell, why not?

 

[babbabuee]

hey bro, I have an ex girlfriend that works for a vet. I'll ask her next time what and how to administer the b12. Although, if I were you, I'd consider getting some b complex.
on a side note, 75lbs isn't all that bad for a shepherd. I'm sure they can be bigger, but with the common hip displasia(sp?) in German Shepherds, the reduced weight may help him/her down the road.

 

[psychedout]

I don't know how ur gonna hold down a 75 pound shepard and stick a needle in it and asperate without it going nuts.

 

[dzuljas]

I don't know how ur gonna hold down a 75 pound shepard and stick a needle in it and asperate without it going nuts.

lol, this is some funny shit

 

[concordsize]

you dont have to asperate b12 it can be used all 3 ways.

I would just grab the skin on his neck and inject where the fold is. Use 1ml per week or give him 1/2ml 2 times per week.

You may want to do it while he is eating and I bet he wont even feel it.

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[AustinTX]

75 lbs is not really small for a german shephard.

the problem is most people's dogs are big fat slobs and that's what they're used to seeing. there are some strains that have been bred to be about 100 though...

If you can easily see his ribs, he may be underweight. If the are easily felt when touching his sides he is the correct weight, if you have to dig in to feel them (like most of the fat ass dogs out there ) he is a fat slob.

 

[Tuck]

I hope you're kidding about this, right?
The dog sounds fine and healthy, so why fuck with it?
Also -- who's to say that animals use B-12 the same way people do? It might have different effects.

 

[concordsize]

austin is correct. You should be able to see an outline of there rib cage but not each individual rib. If that makes sence??? If your dog is hyper(which germans usually are not) I would go against the b12.