Dolfos HemoDol Dog, 90 tablets is a balanced vitamin and mineral supplement for dogs with iron deficiency and a lack of other trace elements that support normal blood composition. It contains a vitamin complex to improve blood formation and trace elements, some in chelated form: these compounds are easily carried by small-intestine cells and are well absorbed. It's made by the Polish company Dolfos. A vet consultation is recommended before use.
When HemoDol is prescribed
The manufacturer recommends it for iron-deficiency anaemia, insufficient trace elements in the diet and vitamin B6 deficiency, as well as lead poisoning and during treatment after poisoning with zoocoumarins — substances used in rodenticides. It's important to understand that anaemia is a symptom, not a disease. It can be caused by blood loss, worms, fleas, tick-borne blood parasites or kidney disease. So a vet diagnosis comes first.
Ingredients per tablet
Iron 10 mg (7 mg as sulphate and 3 mg as chelate), copper 1 mg, zinc 10 mg (sulphate, oxide and chelate), folic acid 5 mg, vitamin C 30 mg, vitamin K 250 mcg, vitamins B1 and B2 1.5 mg each, B6 1.2 mg, B12 15 mcg, niacin 3 mg, pantothenic acid 1.2 mg. The base is dried brewer's yeast and glucose. Analysis: protein 26.5%, fat 1.2%, ash 17%.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | dogs with iron and trace element deficiency |
| Iron per tablet | 10 mg (sulphate + chelate) |
| For blood formation | B12, folic acid, B6, copper, vitamin C |
| Dosage | 1 tablet per 10 kg twice a day |
| Form | tablets |
| Quantity | 90 |
Pros
- A blood-building complex. Iron, copper, B12, folic acid and B6 together.
- Chelated forms. Some of the iron, copper and zinc is easily absorbed.
- Vitamin C. Helps iron absorption.
- Vitamin K. Important after zoocoumarin poisoning.
- Clear dosing. Based on the dog's weight.
- Brewer's yeast. Dogs take the tablets willingly.
Cons
- Vet prescription only. Without a diagnosis you could miss a serious illness.
- Large dogs go through it fast. A 40 kg dog needs 8 tablets a day, so a pack lasts about 11 days.
- Contains glucose. Diabetic dogs only after a consultation.
- Iron is dangerous in overdose. Keep the tub out of reach of children and animals.
How to give it
The dose is 1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight twice a day. For example, a 20 kg dog gets 2 tablets in the morning and 2 in the evening. Give the tablet by hand or with food. The vet decides the course length based on blood tests, which are usually repeated after a few weeks to assess the effect. Don't exceed the dose or give other iron supplements at the same time without your vet's approval.
Preventing anaemia
Many cases of anaemia in dogs are linked to parasites. Treat your dog against fleas and ticks regularly — how to choose is covered in drops, tablets or a tick collar: what to choose, and products are in the parasite control section. Don't forget deworming — see the schedule in worms in cats and dogs: prevention. Keep rodenticides out of your dog's reach. When vitamins are actually needed is covered in vitamins for dogs and cats: when they're needed.
Who it suits
Dogs with confirmed iron-deficiency anaemia, after blood loss or lead or zoocoumarin poisoning, or with too few trace elements in their diet — as prescribed by a vet. To help a dog regain strength after illness, a vet may also recommend Canina Petvital Energy-Gel. More supplements are in the vitamins and mineral supplements section.
Verdict
Dolfos HemoDol is a well-designed blood-building supplement: 10 mg of iron per tablet, copper, zinc, B12, folic acid and vitamins C and K, with some minerals in chelated form. A good aid when treating anaemia. But a vet needs to find the cause, and for large dogs a pack doesn't last long.
FAQ
How many tablets should I give?
1 tablet per 10 kg of body weight twice a day.
How much iron is in a tablet?
10 mg: 7 mg as sulphate and 3 mg as chelate.
Can I give it without a vet?
The manufacturer recommends a consultation: anaemia is a symptom and its cause must be found.
Does it help after rat poison?
HemoDol is recommended during treatment after zoocoumarin poisoning — as an addition to veterinary treatment.
How long is the course?
The vet decides the length based on blood tests.
Can cats have it?
No, it's designed for dogs.
Can diabetic dogs have it?
It contains glucose, so only after consulting a vet.
