But do note that the AAP recommends breastfed infants
receive oral vitamin D drops each day to promote strong, healthy bones.
If New Zealand parents wish their baby to
receive oral vitamin K, the recommended regimen is for 3 x 1 mg doses, 1 at birth, 1 at 5 days and 1 at 6 weeks.6, 20 It is up to parents to ensure that their baby receives all 3 doses if they choose this form of prophylaxis.
Not exact matches
As such the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all breastfed babies
receive 400 IU of
oral vitamin D drops.
Breastfeeding is exclusive when babies are fed only breast milk or expressed milk, and
receive no other liquid or solid, not even water, with the exception of
oral rehydration solutions, medicines, minerals or
vitamins drops or syrups [11].
It does, however, allow the infant to
receive oral rehydration salts (ORS), drops and syrups (
vitamins, minerals and medicines).
Changhai Ding, M.D., Ph.D., of the University of Tasmania, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia, and colleagues randomly assigned 413 patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis and low 25 - hydroxyvitamin D to
receive monthly treatment with
oral vitamin D3 (50,000 IU; n = 209) or an identical placebo (n = 204) for 2 years.
Some senior cats eat less cat food, including those with
oral disease, so that may not
receive their daily needs of
vitamins and minerals.
The
oral coat supplements of
vitamins, fatty acids and other nutrients do not help a dog that is
receiving a good diet.
Oral diseases and age - related tooth loss can also cause older cats to eat less, meaning they may not
receive their recommended daily intake of
vitamins and minerals through food that is not designed specifically for their age.