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
Firstly, 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 are of course very different depending on the nutrient, but 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
Food supplements for allergy sufferers
- Natural supplementary food
- beneficial for stomach & intestines
- suitable for cats & dogs
- supports digestion & strengthens defence
- ideal for BARF
- Pets
- healthy natural moor
- Healing mud powder
- Feed supplement
- authorised according to the SBG. Healing Resources & Health Resorts Act 1997
- Dog, cat, horse
- nourishes and soothes
- soothes skin irritations
- with dragon's blood tree extract
- St John's wort oil & marigold
- Detoxifying herbal remedy
- detoxifying
- promotes the removal of harmful substances
- particularly suitable after poisoning
- for the health of the digestive system
- protects the mucous membranes
- has a detoxifying effect on the digestive system
- ideal for diarrhoea, flatulence and co
- With safflower, rapeseed, linseed and evening primrose oil - rich in essential fatty acids
- Promotes a shiny coat - ensures a healthy skin structure
- Supports the immune system - strengthens vitality and defences
- 100% organic quality - naturally pure and certified (DE-ÖKO-001)
- Suitable for dogs and cats - versatile for everyday use
- Simply mix into the food - mild flavour with good acceptance
Content: 0.3 liter (€56.33 / 1 liter)
- Rich in essential fatty acids - strengthens skin, coat and defences
- Supports the immune system - promotes vitality and resistance
- Can relieve allergy-related itching - for greater well-being
- Applied externally - with a natural parasite-repellent effect
- 100% organic quality - cold-pressed and without additives (DE-ÖKO-001)
- Versatile use - internally and externally
Content: 0.1 liter (€149.00 / 1 liter)
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA - important for skin, coat and defences
- Has an anti-inflammatory effect - can relieve skin irritation and itching
- Supports a shiny coat - prevents hair loss and dandruff
- Pleasant flavour - is very well accepted by dogs and cats
- Versatile - ideal for BARF, wet and dry food
- With practical measuring cup - makes daily dosing easier
- Rich in unsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids - vital for the organism
- Promotes healthy skin and coat - ideal for dandruff, itching or hair loss
- Strengthens the immune system and metabolism - supports vitality and the body's defences
- Positive effect on the heart and circulation - for holistic well-being
- Versatile application - mix capsules into the feed, give directly or drizzle contents over feed
- Simple dosage - can be individually adjusted to your pet's weight
Content: 0.18 kilogram (€99.44 / 1 kilogram)
- Natural support for allergy-related itching - e.g. caused by food or mites
- Promotes skin regeneration - can help with flaky or irritated skin
- Strengthens the skin's defence function - contributes to a stable skin metabolism
- Gluten- and grain-free - also suitable for sensitive animals
- Easy to use - can be easily mixed into the daily feed
- Suitable for dogs and cats - versatile for everyday use
PERRO food supplements
Our food supplements are categorised as follows:
Food Supplements | Orthomolecular | Phytomolecular |
| Food supplements supplement the normal diet | Orthomolecular food supplements are substances (molecules) that occur naturally in the body and on which our four-legged friends depend. | The phytomolecular method is colloquially known as herbal medicine. |
| This ensures an optimal supply or prevents deficiencies. | These are vitamins, minerals, trace elements, amino acids and essential fatty acids | Herbs and plants have been used in medicine for centuries. |
| There are many different forms of administration: powders, tablets, capsules, liquids and much more | Together, these substances support the body in many vital processes. | Our ancestors knew about the many positive properties of plants and herbs. We now also utilise this knowledge for our four-legged friends. |
Possible symptoms of vitamin and nutrient deficiencies in dogs
Recognising deficiency symptoms can be difficult, as the process is often gradual and the various symptoms can of course also have other causes. It is therefore worth taking a closer look at the following abnormalities and having 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
- Diseases &Allergies
- Pregnancy & suckling phase female dogs
- High athletic performance
- Raw meat feeding (barf supplements)
- Mandatory unbalanced diet due to intolerances
- Age-related complaints
- Malnourished dogs, e.g. from animal welfare organisations
