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Alternative & Complemenary Medicine for Pets:
Vitamins

 

Vitamins:  Recommended minimum levels in cats and dogs.
               (IU - International units, ug - Micrograms, mg - Milligrams)

Vitamin A - 500 IU
 Prevents eye and skin disorders
 Enhances immunity
 Protects against air pollution
 Helps maintain skin health
 Acts as an antioxidant

Vitamin B-Complex - 2.0 ug - 5 mg
Maintains nerve function, skin, hair, liver, and muscle tone
Needed for energy production
Essential for red blood cell function
Acts to reduce the effects of stress

Vitamin C - 20 mg
Enhances tissue growth and wound healing
Acts as an antioxidant
Enhances immune function
Acts as an anti-inflammatory agent   
Acts to reduce stress
Improves heart function
Helps lower cholesterol

Vitamin E - 5 IU
Acts as an antioxidant
Improves circulation
Aids in preventing cataracts
Helps prevent heart disease
Improves the immune system