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Posted by Max Gottlieb on 17th Nov 2015
Not only does it have antibacterial and antiviral properties, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) also plays a huge role in maintaining oral health.
We have known for some time that increasing vitamin C intake, whether through diet or supplementation, has an extremely positive effect on immune system function. In fact, recent research suggests that dogs and cats with even a relatively minor vitamin c deficiency are compromised in their ability to fight off infection, leading to gingivitis and periodontal disease.
Vitamin C is also required for the production of collagen, which is what our gums are made of. In addition to a diet high in good quality meat (think organic chicken and organic grass-fed beef) and vegetables (brown rice, broccoli, quinoa, sweet potatoes, lentils etc.) added vitamin c for dogs can provide extra support for oral health . Extra vitamin c for cats offers the same protection against periodontal issues and also counteracts bad breath. Dogs and cats need our help to be as healthy as possible, and when it comes to pet remedies, supplementing with high quality pure vitamin c powder may be the most cost effective way to impact their lives for the better!
*A good vitamin c dosage for dogs and cats is 250 mg per 25 lbs. of body weight.
5 Reasons Your Dogs and Cats Need Vitamin C
1. Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) encourages the production and maintenance of collagen, the connective tissue that helps your pets make up cartilage which is so important to joint health . Vitamin C also plays a pivotal role in maintaining youthful collagen. 2. Although dogs produce their own Vitamin C, the amount naturally manufactured is often insufficient, especially for senior dogs who produce much less [...]