What are vitamins?
They are a kind of low molecular weight organic compounds that contribute to the normal growth and development of the animal's body. Every dog and cat owner is responsible for making sure that their cat or dog's body is getting enough vitamins. In this case, when buying food for your pet, consider its composition and what kind of vitamins are included in the food. What is interesting, it is a mistake to think that giving your dog or cat an ordinary food, even if it is useful in your opinion (meat, cereal, etc.), the animal will get everything it needs for normal growth. Why is this so? Because each animal, depending on its age, possible health problems, and breed, needs a specially selected diet, balanced and correct.
Even considering the fact that you feed your pet a special balanced food, he still needs vitamins. For example, during the period of active growth, after illness, in the period after the cat's recovery after childbirth, etc. Therefore, it is best to consult a doctor and pick up the most suitable complex of vitamins and minerals for your pet. Once again, we would like to note that each breed of dog and cat may need different vitamins, it is necessary to take this into account.
If it is a puppy, he needs calcium and phosphorus, affecting his active growth. If the body will be deficient in these vitamins, then the slightest injury during the jump can end in an inflammatory process and even a broken bone.
Copper, zinc, biotin - these vitamins are responsible for the beautiful appearance of the coat, its length, shine. If they are lacking, the animal sheds, its skin will become flaky, can easily be injured. Following this, you need to pay attention to the appropriate vitamins that can maintain the skin and coat of such animals in their normal state.
Older animals, just like humans, need an extra source of vitamins. The thing is that with age, the metabolism in the body slows down, which leads to poor absorption of all the useful substances that enter the body of the animal with food. Only a veterinarian can choose the right vitamin complex based on the individual requirements of your pet. It is worth noting that not all vitamins will contain beneficial substances, so trust a trusted brand or listen to your doctor's advice.