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Old 12-31-2009, 11:23 PM
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It can cause vitamin & potassium deficiencies so I still give him his vitamin/glucosamine combo every day as well..
Potassium deficiency is a serious thing because potassium regulates heart rhythm. If you get a chance, ask your doctor about how to make sure that he is getting the right minimum dose. I think most, but not all, pet vitamins have this, so you might already be ok.

I learned this the hard way when I went into the hospital and found out my potassium-sodium ratio was exactly backwards. The nurse told me " you can fix it with diet, or ignore it like most people do, and get a pacemaker in your chest by the time you are 65."

No thanks, I'd rather eat bananas.
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