Created by Jim Obrien Top 7 Benefits of Pet Health Supplements 

Essential Nutrients Pet health supplements are packed with vitamins and minerals required to improve and sustain the healthy development of both mind and body. When a particular nutrient is missing from home cooked meals, it can be made up for through supplementation. 2 

Skin Health Skin supplements and oils like coconut oil and salmon oil promote skin health and are known to make a pet's coat appear soft and shiny. Oils contain omega 3 and omega 6 acids that nourish hair follicles, leading to healthier fur. 3 

Digestion Certain pets find it difficult to digest certain ingredients in packaged food or have a weak digestive system. In such cases, a veterinarian might suggest digestive supplements to help ease bowel movements and strengthen gut flora. Most digestive supplements are either prebiotics, probiotics, or both. 4 

Encourages Absorption When a pet's digestive system isn't able to absorb all essential nutrients from its meals, dietary supplements act as a protein-based delivery system, thereby optimizing the absorption of vital substances such as chondroitin. In short, they make nutrients available in their maximum potency for absorption. 5 

Strengthens Immunity Immune supplements are used when a pet may have a weak immune system - this is particularly seen in puppies that have been weaned too early or those that were on a diet other than milk replacement formula as newborns. Immune supplements are essentially immune boosters that help the immune system stay ready for prevention of illness, attack of an infection and/or recovery from disease. 6 

Promotes neurological function Certain pet supplements, especially those that contain vitamin E, vitamin C, Coenzyme Q-10, and L-Carnitine, are known to improve neurological function and slow down cognitive impairment as pets age. When fed with home cooked meals, they are linked to improving focus and attention spans. 7 

Helps to age gracefully Supplements for mobility can help dogs with joint inflammation or hip dysplasia. Some veterinarians recommend using mobility supplements for repair, pain relief, disease/disorder control etc. These supplements are used alongside senior pet diets prescribed by a veterinarian. 8 

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