sulphur block in dogs water

[eskidavies]

i found a farmers shop the other day selling a block of sulphur ,its says to put a walnut size chunk in pets water,keeps blood cool in hot weather and provids minerals. i remember when i was a kid my nan giving it to her dog,anyone suggest if this is good or not so good for dog.

[swiftwill]

Vet student here.

If it is pure sulphur then no but i assume it isn't so yes it may be beneficial for your dog by providing essential minerals and vitamins.

However, you must read the packaging as this product is designed for farm animals which means that the doses of minerals may be dangerously high for your dog as different animals need different amounts of certain minerals in order to stay healthy. If your dog is showing no signs of sickness due to lack of vitamins or minerals then i wouldn't bother giving it to them as most dog food these days contains all the vitamins and minerals your dog should need providing you aren't buying the really cheap stuff.

If on the other hand you are considering this as a cheap alternative to buying more expensive dog food then i strongly advise caution as the mineral amounts are designed for farm animals not your dog so you may not be giving it the proper amounts.

[eskidavies]

cheers for that im sure it says on pkt for dogs,cats and farm animals,besides my dog has bakers meaty meals so as you say is getting all she needs.

[swiftwill]

eskidavies said:

cheers for that im sure it says on pkt for dogs,cats and farm animals,besides my dog has bakers meaty meals so as you say is getting all she needs.

In that case then i would leave it if i was you. If she is healthy and happy then she doesn't need it so no need to spend the money.

[eskidavies]

yeah i will keep her as she is i was just curious as i seen it and remembered my nan giving it to her dog.cheers.

and here she is looking good

[Lippitt]

She is such a sweetie, I want to give her a big cuddle and kiss! I bet she does good cuddles right?

[eskidavies]

Lippitt said:

She is such a sweetie, I want to give her a big cuddle and kiss! I bet she does good cuddles right?

yeah she always on the settee by the side of me my missus or my boy

[Odie]

On a side note, I dont have a dog but water is full of vitamins, minerals & Electrolytic metals anyway

[swiftwill]

Odie said:

On a side note, I dont have a dog but water is full of vitamins, minerals & Electrolytic metals anyway

If its tap water you're talking about then no not really. It has certain minerals in it but not always in large enough amounts and it depends on where you live. In a city fo example the water quality is poorer than the country as it is purified and recycled and full of chlorine and relatively lacking in minerals. Tap water doesn't have many vitamins in as a general rule, instead you absorb them from the foods you eat or synthesise them using materials you gain from the food.

Also the dog does appear very healthy in appearance so keep up the good work!!

[eskidavies]

i aint going to give it to her anyway i just seen it in a farm shop and remmemberd my nan giving to her dog when i was a kid this is the stuff i seen

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Hatchwells-Rock-Sulphur/dp...

[pikeyboy]

waste of money it's just expensive urine.