The amount depends on body weight, please follow our dosage recommendation, which you will find on the product and on the packaging.
Vitamin B for dogs
The B vitamins are essential micronutrients that support your dog with energy metabolism, the nervous system and cell function. As they are water-soluble and barely stored, a regular intake is important. A good supply supports vitality and nerve function – especially during strain, stress or in old age.
The group of B vitamins - essential vitamins for dogs
The group of B vitamins plays an important role among the essential micronutrients for dogs, as the B vitamins are required by the dog's body for the maintenance, optimal function and regeneration of nerve cells and nerve pathways, among other things. All B vitamins must be ingested by the dog through food and if an unbalanced diet (keyword: ready-made food), illnesses, stress and advanced age of the dog lead to a deficiency or excess requirement of these important B vitamins, this can lead to various nerve disorders and secondary diseases in the long term.
It is not uncommon for owners of older dogs in particular to observe various symptoms of nervous weakness in their dog, such as visual difficulties, abnormal movements, anxiety, nervousness, dementia or even incontinence. In old dogs, the nerve performance and regenerative ability decreases as a side effect of the ageing process, and a good supply of B vitamins to the dog's body is particularly important.
Which vitamins belong to the B group?
The group of B vitamins includes several nutrients, each of which fulfills very specific tasks in the dog's body. So that dog owners can get an overview of the individual functions of these essential (i.e. vital) nutrients, here is a detailed list of the individual vitamins of the B group and their functions and effects.
Vitamin B1
Vitamin B1 helps dogs' bodies to generate energy from the food they eat, which is then directed into the nerve cells with the help of this vitamin. This constantly ensures that the cells of the nervous system are always supplied with a sufficient amount of energy, which is absolutely essential for their optimal functioning.
Vitamin B2
Vitamin B2 also actively participates in the production of energy in the dog's body, whereby this nutrient contributes to the metabolism of proteins, fats and carbohydrates. In addition, vitamin B2 is involved in maintaining the optic nerves and thus the dog's visual acuity. Puppies need vitamin B2 for optimal and healthy growth.
Vitamin B3
Vitamin B3 is required by dogs' metabolism and helps ensure that all metabolic processes in the animals' bodies work at an ideal level. This also ensures that the dogs' nervous system is supplied with an optimal amount of energy.
Vitamin B5
Vitamin B5, pantothenic acid, contributes to the activation and control of nerve metabolism, which on the one hand optimizes the energy supply to the nerve cells and nerve strands and on the other hand regulates the growth processes. In addition, this vitamin has a positive effect on maximum resilience in terms of stress, nervousness and anxiety in dogs.
Vitamin B6
Vitamin B6 is primarily required by dogs' protein metabolism. Without this vitamin, the dog's body cannot generate energy from the proteins in food. Furthermore, this nutrient also ensures that this energy is constantly transmitted to the nervous system.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
Biotin supports the formation of creatine and is very important for the development of a dog's healthy coat and claws. In addition, biotin plays an important role in protein and carbohydrate metabolism and is partly responsible for regulating blood sugar levels.
Vitamin B 9 (folic acid)
The vitamin B 9 of the B group is called folic acid and helps to ensure the development and maintenance of nerve cells in dogs. This function primarily relates to both the blood cells and directly to the nerve cells.
Vitamin B12
The nutrient called vitamin B12 supports the dog's body in producing red blood cells and also to form new nerve cells. Therefore, this vitamin is an extremely important micronutrient for both the nerve function and the general health of dogs and should definitely not be missing.
The benefits and areas of application of vitamin B at a glance:
- contributes to strengthening & Regeneration of the nervous system
- contributes to the relief of nerve inflammation
- contributes to normal energy and cell metabolism
- contributes to normal protein and glycogen metabolism
- contributes to normal heart function
- contributes to normal hormonal activity
- contributes to the normal functioning of energy metabolism and macronutrient metabolism
- contributes to the normal function of cell division
- for spondylosis (in combination with our JOINTS or CARE senior)
- for incontinence and bladder weakness
- for symptoms of paralysis & Tremors
- in degenerative myelopathy
- in dementia
- with diabetes
- for epilepsy
- in vestibular syndrome (balance disorder)
- in states of exhaustion
- for anxiety (also for fear biters) and nervousness
- protects cells from oxidative stress
- supports the eyes and vision
- supports hair growth, skin and mucous membranes
- supports strength and vitality
Frequently asked questions about Vitamin B
B vitamins work through the regular supply, as they are water-soluble and hardly stored.
For an even supply, long-term feeding is suitable.
B vitamins are well tolerated and essential.
For dogs under strain, stress or in old age to support nerves, signal transmission and energy metabolism.
Feel free to take a look at our large FAQ overview or write to us at service@dog-fit.com. You can reach us by phone on the Germany hotline 0800 790 790 9 or from abroad on +49 3221 322 210 0.
Our recommendation
DOG FIT by PreThis® VITAMIN B
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