Vitamins are organic substances necessary for the full development of any living creature. The health of cats especially depends on the presence in their body of a full complex of vitamins and minerals. If your kitty is sick, carrying offspring, or simply is in old age, she definitely needs to be given special vitamin supplements.
Instructions
Step 1
Vitamins for cats are available in the form of tablets, powders and suspensions. Tablets are given to the cat as a treat, and powdered forms of vitamins and suspensions can be mixed into the animal's food.
Step 2
There are 2 types of vital vitamins for cats: fat-soluble and water-soluble. Water-soluble vitamins include folic and niacin, vitamin C, and B vitamins. These substances are constantly excreted from the animal's body along with urine, so their supply must be regularly replenished. Fat-soluble organic substances include vitamins A, E, D, K. Excessive consumption of them can negatively affect the health of your pet. Therefore, check with your veterinarian before giving fat-soluble vitamins to your cat.
Step 3
Each individual vitamin has specific functions in the body. Thus, vitamin A improves vision and strengthens the cat's immune system. Vitamin B is responsible for the condition of the coat and skin of the animal. Vitamin C is actively involved in metabolism and strengthens the immune system. Vitamin D is essential for proper bone formation. Vitamin E is responsible for the development of the reproductive function of the animal, and biotin and fatty acids improve immunity and metabolic processes in the body, contribute to the restoration of the liver and remove harmful substances from the body.
Step 4
To improve the health of your pet, give him tonic vitamins. These include complexes A, D, E, C for adult cats and kittens. Also make sure that your vitamin supplements contain zinc, sodium, potassium, iron, magnesium and iodine.
Step 5
If your animal is struggling with a specific ailment, it is better to use special corrective vitamins. These include vitamins for teeth, bones, joints, skin and hair of cats. There are also corrective vitamins for neutered and aging animals. Such preparations differ from other vitamin complexes in more accurate dosage selections.
Step 6
If your cat is under stress from a move, veterinarian visit, surgery, etc., emergency vitamins can help calm the animal. Before using them, you should consult your doctor. Under no circumstances should you constantly give your animal such vitamins.
Step 7
If your kitten is expecting kittens, supplement her diet with a multivitamin that contains calcium. The pet store has special vitamin complexes for pregnant cats, which contain trace elements and fatty acids in a balanced amount.
Step 8
For aging cats, vitamins with glucose and taurine will be very beneficial. These substances normalize vision and strengthen the joints of the animal.
