Tomatoes

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tomatoes are used in an efford to add pottasium which is one of the dogs electrolytes

Electrolytes The most common electrolytes found deficient are potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium.

Dogs with these deficiencies show:

• Dehydration.
  
• Poor form.
  
• Inability to run on in distance events.
  
• Respiratory distress after running.
  
• Increased thirst and urination after running.
  
• In extreme cases, acidosis or water diabetes may develop.
  
• Accurate diagnosis of their deficiency requires a blood test.
  
• In cases of potassium deficiency, 1 Slow K or Beta K tablet daily is adequate.
  
• In cases of calcium deficiency, 250mg calcium gluconate tablet, calcium carbonate powder daily is adequate.
   
  

Beta Cel or Recharge for Greyhounds are excellent electrolyte supplements.

Phosphorus deficiency requires the use of phosphorus containing injections such as Coforta or Tridenosin Injections. Recharge for greyhounds is needed to maintain normal phosphorus levels.

NOTE: Many dogs do not need electrolyte supplementation.

If your dog is running well and there are no signs of electrolyte deficiencies, do not add an electrolyte replacer. Excess dietary electrolyte may cause dehydration.