Vitamin E Safety Guide for Dogs

I have had many ask me if Vitamin E was safe for their dogs after their little ones have licked or swallowed vitamin E. The answer is Yes. Not only is Vitamin E safe, but it is also essential for your dogs daily diet.

This made me want to research further about how much dogs need daily and the uses for it. This is what I found out.

Vitamin E is a fat-soluble compound found in many foods like oils, nuts seeds, green leafy vegetable fish and some fruits. Vitamin E is an anti-oxidant
which means stops the cellular cycle of cellular injury and helping form cell membranes. Damage can be caused by sickness, toxin exposure, or getting older.
This vitamin battles against that and can help prevent a variety of health issues.  These are just a few of the benefits the vitamin helps with below.

• Immune System Health

• Cardiovascular Health

• Connective Tissue Health

• Promotes Fertility

 

• Prevents Cataracts

• Regulates Digestion

• Delays Aging Process

• Arthritis

• Promotes Supports Cellular

• Promotes Respiratory Health

• Healthy Coats and Skin

You can also use Vitamin E externally. It has health benefits inside and outside.

Scratches – Applying Vitamin E helps small wounds heal and also helps from keeping yuck to get into the wound.

Warts – This is a non-invasive homeopathic way to help get rid of warts. You can use the oil along with taking Thuja to get rid of warts. There is not any proof that this works. Ask your vet before giving your dog any medications to ingest.

Directions:

Puncture a Vitamin E capsule
Apply the capsule contents directly to the wart
Apply twice a day, for two to three weeks until the wart has gone away.

Itchy Skin or ear Allergies – If your dog has localized skin issues, you can Vitamin E to the area to help. You can also add a little to his or her shampoo. If the area is inflamed and causing pain, take him to a vet instead.

Chapped nose – highly moisturizing and will aid with chapped skin and noses.

Paw Care – Paws need to stay tough in order to endure the weather and walking environment. You do not want to soften the paw by doing this often but if you see small cracks in paws, you can apply this to the cracks and entertain your dog while it soaks.

Doses of Vitamin E depend on the dog’s size, health, and age. Here is a list of doses for each size of dog. If your dog has liver disease or other a vitamin deficiency, ask your vet. If your dog is deficient of vitamin E, issues like cell damage, skeletal muscle problems, and issues with the heart, liver, neurological function and nerves can occur.

If you are afraid your dog is deficient, here are the signs to look for.

Muscle weakness: Not having enough cause oxidative stress which can lead to muscle weakness.

Coordination and walking difficulties: Can the Purkinje neurons to break down which gets in the way of their ability to transmit signals.

Numbness and tingling: Damage to nerves can cause the transmission to send correctly resulting in this feeling. Hard to tell if a dog suffers from this though.

Vision deterioration: Lack of vitamin weaken light receptors which can lead to loss of vision.

Immune system problems: Lack can cause immune issues which in return can easily cause other issues.

I am not trying to scare you by talking about a deficiency. It is really rare for a dog to have a deficiency. Dogs usually find their full dose of Vitamin E naturally from eating good commercial or homemade food.
There should be no reason to use a supplement. If you think your dog may be deficient, talk to your vet.

Not sure how much vitamin e should I give my dog? Every dog is different. Dosage is different due to age, size, and health. If your dog is deficient or has liver disease, please talk to your vet about your pet’s dosage needs. Listed below is a table for healthy pets by size.

Is there such a thing as Vitamin E poisoning? Yes, your dog can overdose on Vitamin E if he or she gets way too much. This is why I would not recommend supplements if your dog is getting enough nutrients in his or her daily diet.

If your dog got a little more than usual, this can result in a bad case of diarrhea.
If your dog got in to too much with an intake around 30,000 IU, for example, it can cause problems like coagulation disorders.

I am not a vet and therefore can not suggest what you should do in this situation besides talking to your vet immediately. You can also contact the 24/7 Pet Poison Helpline (855) 764-7661 or (800) 213-6680 for help.

There are way too many pros to Vitamin E and not really any cons besides excessive use. Both you and your dog need this vitamin daily.