Vitamin B Complex For Dogs - Is Your Pet Getting Enough?
A day 'off' can be a normal occurrence. But, if a dog seems tired throughout the day for days and losing its shine, the solution may lie in finding the missing nutrient in dog's diet. More often, it is vitamin B complex.
Vitamin B Complex plays a key role in dog's health including supporting of energy levels, brain function and coat health.
Let's explore each type of vitamin B, their food sources and symptoms of deficiency.
What is Vitamin B Complex?
Vitamin B Complex includes:
B1 - Thiamine
B2 - Riboflavin
B3 - Niacin
B5 - Pantothenic acid
B6 - Pyridoxine
B7 - Biotin
B9 - Folate
B12 - Cobalamin
Since all the 8 vitamin B types are water soluble, they are not stored in the body. This means, dogs should get their share of vitamin B everyday.
Sources of Vitamin B for Dogs
Vegetarian and non-vegetarian sources of vitamin B for dogs include:
Vitamin B1
Vegetarian Sources: Brown rice, peas, oats, sunflower seeds
Non-vegetarian Sources: Liver, pork, eggs
Vitamin B2
Vegetarian Sources: Leafy vegetables
Non-vegetarian Sources: Eggs, milk, fish
Vitamin B3
Vegetarian Sources: Wheat, legumes
Non-vegetarian Sources: Chicken, liver, tuna
Vitamin B5
Vegetarian Sources: Broccoli, Sweet potato
Non-vegetarian Sources: Salmon, beef, egg yolk
Vitamin B6
Vegetarian Sources: Banana, Pineapple, watermelon, broccoli, sweet potato, spinach, sprouts
Non-vegetarian Sources: Tuna, chicken, liver
Vitamin B7
Vegetarian Sources: Sweet potato, spinach, carrots, sunflower seeds
Non-vegetarian Sources: Egg yolk, liver
Vitamin B9
Vegetarian Sources: Lentils, leafy greens, asparagus, broccoli, whole wheat bread
Non-vegetarian Sources: Liver, eggs
Vitamin B12
Vegetarian Sources: Only in fortified vegetarian foods
Non-vegetarian Sources: Fish, liver, eggs
Common symptoms of vitamin B deficiency in dogs include:
- Fatigue
- Poor appetite
- Digestive issues
- Dull coat
- Skin conditions
- Anemia
- Nervousness
- Poor growth in puppies
- Numbness and tingling sensation in extremities
- Loss of appetite
- Gastrointestinal upset
- Skin conditions including skin sores
- Damage of nervous system
- Liver inflammation
- Muscle weakness
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