Pets are important and all the more need the right nutrients to stay healthy. Dogs are considered a man’s best friend, and cats are our distraction from negativity. Both our furry little friends deserve to get the best health treatment there is. Most people take nutritional supplements to stay healthy, and most of the time also pass it on to their animals as well. Almost half of the cats and dogs in the U.S. may receive supplements or vitamins.
One of the most common that is given are multivitamins, fatty acids to lessen the possibility of shedding and improve the overall look and feel of the coat, as well as different kinds of supplements to help prevent complications in the joints like arthritis. Sometimes, pet owners may be instructed to give their animals probiotics to get rid of gastrointestinal problems. Depending on the vet’s instruction, these meds and nutritional supplements can help your animals stay healthy.
They can also be given antioxidants to reduce the results of aging on their bodies like brain dysfunction. With the increasing population of overweight and aging cats and dogs, the market for pet supplements may start to increase. Although these may seem to be the best option to help your animals stay healthy, do your pets really need them? Are they safe? Let’s break down what supplements work from those that don’t work.
A lot of dogs and cats are already on a well thought out meal plan daily, which includes minerals and vitamins that comes from processed commercial dog food. Dogs that are fed with natural homemade diets may need to take supplements. Of course, you cannot just feed your dog anything and not give them vitamins along with it. It’s very important that you check with your veterinarian first before giving your dogs any kind of vitamins. This is also help rule out any allergies or possible complications that your dogs may end up getting with un-prescribed vitamins.
Yes and no. If your pet is on a normal healthy diet and receives additional servings of minerals and vitamins, it can cause some serious harm to your dog or cat’s health. Excess intake of calcium can add to the risk of skeletal issues, especially if you have a large breed of dog and large puppies.
Excess Vitamin A can harm the blood vessels and cause your pet to become dehydrated and experience pain in the joints. Too much Vitamin D will give your pets a loss of appetite, harm the bones and increase problems in their muscles.
Definitely, Yes! Sometimes, there are some symptoms that look like arthritis, like a dog with a weak rear end but instead it turns out that they could be suffering from neurological issues. A dog that sheds too much means that they have issues with the skin, hormonal problems or metabolic issues.
There are some ingredients in supplements like herbs that can interact with the medicine that your pets are taking. Your vet needs to take into consideration whether your pet needs to take vitamins or not. But as mentioned, if your pet is already on a balanced and healthy diet they do not need to take any supplements.
Depending on how a supplement manufacturer produces them, there will be some supplements that work and some that wont. It will also depend on what it is going to be used for. Glucosamine chondroitin supplements are commonly given to pets with arthritis.
For pets that are shedding too much fur, fatty acids help their coats look better and healthier. Fish oil supplements help aid in reducing inflammation. Vitamins like C and E can also help reduce inflammation and help aging dogs and cats with their memory issues.
If you are having problems with choosing a pet supplement that is best for your furry friend, here are a few tips to get you started:
When buying dog food, make sure to check the label to see how much ingredients is included in the food. A lot of vets prescribe a prescription dog food but can also contain therapeutic levels of the supplement. Other brands of dog food can contain botanicals, like cranberry to reduce the risk of urinary tract infections and boost cognitive development in pups.
Our pets are just as important to the family and deserve all kinds of love and care. If you are thinking about producing your own line of pet vitamins Ecnutra can help you with your needs. We can produce anything starting from capsules, tablets, powders, vitamins, prenatal vitamins, supplements, creams, personal care products and a lot of others. We can also help you create your own label and packaging.
Our dedicated team of expert graphic artists can help you come up with a brand that will fit the voice and vision that your brand is trying to portray. We believe in quality, so we always make sure to stay on top of your instructions in order to meet and exceed your expectations. We can also take care of the distribution and store your products in a safe environment. If you would like to know more about our services, you may contact 1-884-939-0492 or you can click on the link and we will give you a free quotation.
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