Pet vitamins are low molecular organic chemicals necessary for pet physical metabolism, and the demand is very small. In case of lack or excessive consumption of vitamins, pet dogs will suffer from poisoning, organ degeneration, depilation, hemolysis, anorexia, myocarditis, blindness, anemia and even death.
Pet vitamins are low molecular organic chemicals necessary for pet physical metabolism, and the demand is very small. In case of lack or excessive consumption of vitamins, pet dogs will suffer from poisoning, organ degeneration, depilation, hemolysis, anorexia, myocarditis, blindness, anemia and even death. Therefore, pet food and dog food must be added in strict accordance with the quantity required by pets.
At present, 14 kinds of vitamins have been identified, including water-soluble and fat soluble vitamins, so today we will take a look at the role of vitamins.
Vitamin A: If lacking vitamin A, pets will suffer from night blindness and dry eyes. In severe cases, corneal and conjunctival ulcers can eventually lead to blindness. The respiratory tract, digestive tract and urinary system will also produce keratinization of skin tissue due to long-term lack of vitamin A, which will lead to pneumonia, kidney stones, urinary stones, etc. of pets, and further lead to anorexia, emaciation, respiratory tract infection, neurological disorders, etc. of pets. Excessive vitamin A can also lead to pet poisoning, osteoporosis, dry skin and hair loss.
Vitamin D: There are many kinds. Only ergocalciferol VD2 and cholecalciferol VD3 had effects on pet life. These two vitamins can be obtained by exposure to sunlight. Vitamin D deficiency will lead to calcium and phosphorus metabolism disorder and rickets. Vitamin D can promote early bone calcification, high blood calcium, and even affect the kidney and gas tubes of pets, causing uremia.
Vitamin E: It is a natural antioxidant. Vitamin E has a great effect on the reproductive skills of pet dogs. Long term lack of vitamin E will lead to a decline in the fertility of dogs. Bitches will have difficulty in delivery, and babies are easy to die. Pet dogs have a high tolerance to vitamins, which generally do not cause excessive harm. Some natural dog foods often use vitamin E as a natural antioxidant.
Vitamin K: rapid hemostasis, water-soluble vitamins, lack of vitamin K, p
