Dietary deficiencies are very common in both humans and animals because of various reasons. No matter how hard we struggle to get all the nutrients we need from food we cannot fill all the nutritional gaps our bodies need. The same problem happens when it comes to animals.
You might find it hard to believe but our animal companions share the same aches and health issues as humans do. Pets can also develop health problems such as:
• Arthritis
• joint problems
• heart diseases
• skin problems
• cancer etc.
Usually pet food companies create special diets considering the life stage, lifestyle and health needs of your pets. Still, as much as they are struggling to include the proper amount of vitamins and minerals for your pets, nutritional deficiencies might still occur. In this case a treatment based on supplements is required in order to:
• Boost their immune system
• Increase energy
• Strengthen the joints
• Enhance eyesight, heart and brains function
• Life extension
• Improve the pet’s life overall
The main reasons for nutritional deficiencies in pets are :
• Home-prepared diets
• Poor quality diets
• Lack of appetite
• Certain diseases
Some of the best supplements when dealing with nutritional deficiencies in pets include:
• Omega 3 fatty acids for immune and nervous system
• Probiotics for intestinal problems
• Fiber supplements for constipation or irritable bowel
• Multivitamins
• Glucosamine for joint problems
• Sunflower oil for their skin and fur
• Antioxidants such as Vitamin C, A and E for eyesight and life extension
• CoQ10 for a healthy heart
Remember that supplements can be administered only after thoroughly discussing with your veterinarian, which means supplements are only recommended in case your pet has not been given a balanced diet or has special health needs. It is not recommended the administration of supplements without professional advice, as there might appear adverse reactions or effects in case of a high amount of nutrient intake.
Any pet supplements prescription is made considering the background or your pet, breed, diet, medical conditions and the medication your pet might already been taking. When your pet already has a healthy balanced diet and proper lifestyle, adding more nutrients could turn out to be toxic and even fatal for your pet.
As most of the pet food products already contain the necessary amount of nutrients for their needs, a very high supplement intake could harm your pets. Too much of everything can be harmful both for humans and animals, as you might already know.
Every pet owner knows the special connection one can have with an animal, a lovely feeling that you cannot even describe. This is why most pet owners are becoming more and more interested in finding out necessary information regarding pet care.
However, as careful as you might be when it comes to your pet’s lifestyle, diet and overall care, there are certain aspects that only a veterinarian can help you with - which is why you should keep in mind that, even though a proper nutritional intake is necessary for the health and life of your pet, professional advice is always required.
