For normal dogs I suggest 50 mg. For DM dogs, Dr. Clemmons suggests a higher dose of 100 mg.'s.which is a good idea. He also suggests one tablespoon of nutritional yeast in powder or flake form as a good source of B-complex vitamins, trace minerals and some protein. This is a great idea unless your dog is allergic to yeast or has a tendency towards candidiasis, an overgrowth of yeast that can manifest as disease in the gastrointestinal tract, ears and skin . Antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C and selenium are essential in the treatment of this disease.
Vitamin E has potent antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Vitamin C helps potentiate Vitamin E. Dr. Clemmons reccomends 1000 mg. If so, cut back to a dose that does not cause diarrhea. I prefer certain types of vitamin C over others, magnesium ascorbate, sodium ascorbate and ester C, an esterified version of C may be absorbed better from the gastrointestinal tract and may be less irritating. Other nutritional supplements recommended include 1000 mg. of fish oil in capsules or 2 sardines per day. Lecithin at a dose of 1-2 tsps is also good for nerves.