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Food supplements for dogs
Providing our dogs with the right nutrients increases their well-being and health. Whether supplements for the joints, immune system or skin and coat - they all support the animals in the long term and thus improve their quality of life.
Nutrients for dogs at a glance
First of all, it should be mentioned that the basis of a healthy dog's life is a high-quality, needs-orientated diet and sufficient exercise. High-quality dog food contains the most important nutrients.
Food supplements are, as the name suggests, a supplement to cover an increased need for a particular nutrient.
Which nutrients can food supplements provide?
If you are interested in supplements, you may be wondering what can actually be supplemented? The most important nutrients at a glance are:
- Vitamins
- Minerals
- Trace elements
- Fatty acids
- Amino acids
These substances can be used to strengthen and support the entire body as well as to prevent and alleviate complaints .
What effect can food supplements have?
The effects naturally vary greatly depending on the nutrient.However, they can be roughly divided into the following modes of action:
- Supportive
- Protective
- Preventive
- Soothing
- Regenerating
- Cleansing/detoxifying
What forms of nutritional supplements are available?
PERRO works with the 3-pillar system in the area of food supplements. This divides the substances into 3 different categories:
- Food supplements
- Orthomolecular supplements
- Phytomolecular supplements
PERRO food supplements
Our food supplements are categorised as follows:
| Food Supplements | Orthomolecular | Phytomolecular |
|
Food supplements or also
food supplements
supplement the normal
diet. This ensures an optimal supply or prevents deficiencies. The forms of administration are varied: powders, tablets, capsules, liquids and much more. |
Orthomolecular
supplements are
substances (molecules) that occur naturally in
the body
and on which our
four-legged friends depend. These are vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and essential fatty acids These substances together support the body in many vital processes. |
The phytomolecular method
is colloquially referred to as
herbal medicine. For centuries, herbs and plants have been used in medicine. Our ancestors knew about the diverse, positive properties of plants and herbs. We now also use this knowledge for our four-legged friends. |
Possible symptoms of vitamin and nutrient deficiencies in dogs
The Recognising deficiency symptoms can be difficult to recognise, as the process is often gradual and the various symptoms can of course also have other causes. Therefore it is worth taking a closer look at the following It is therefore worth taking a closer look at the following abnormalities and having them clarified have them clarified:
- Tiredness or lack of energy
- weak immune system
- dull, lustreless coat
- flaky skin
- increased scratching
- other behavioural changes
When do dogs need nutritional supplements?
A high-quality dog food labelled as complete food already contains all the essential nutrients for a healthy dog. However, the addition of certain nutrients can be very useful in certain phases of life or under special circumstances:
| Reasons for supplements |
|---|
| Illnesses |
| Pregnancy & suckling phase female dogs |
| High sporting performance |
| Raw meat feeding (barf supplements) |
| Mandatory unbalanced diet due to intolerances |
| Age-related complaints |
| Malnourished dogs, e.g. from animal welfare organisations |
