Dog Health Supplements

Health supplements for dogs

Your dog is your best friend, and so as pet parents it's important that we give our furbabies all the vitamins and minerals they need to keep them happy and active. But for a long time pet food manufacturers threw together kibble and marketed it as good for your dog - when it was far from a complete and balanced diet.

The good news is, now we know that, we can do something about it and make sure our pups get everything they need nutritionally, from supplements.

That's right - just as humans suffer with health issues, so too do dogs. So if your dog has a specific health concern such as joint pain, anxiety, or skin issues, investing in dogs supplements can help them to stay healthy.

And if your furry friend is in perfect health now, you want to keep them that way, and health supplements can help with that.

Why dogs need health supplements

Even with a well balanced diet, most dog foods don't deliver all the key vitamins and minerals your dog needs to maintain good health.

Supplementing your dog's diet with additional dog vitamins and minerals can be a great way to add more nutrition to your dog's food. The right supplements can help improve your dog's health by aiding digestion, skin health, joint function, heart health and more.

For example:

Vitamins and minerals

Vitamins are essential for good health in all dogs but especially puppies and senior dogs. Vitamins help them grow big and strong, develop healthy teeth and bones, keep the immune system strong, and maintain a healthy coat.

Minerals are equally important because they assist in many metabolic activities within your dog's body. They play an integral role in growth processes as well as other vital functions such as blood clotting, or nerve conduction.

Multivitamins are a great way to get the necessary vitamins and minerals into your dog's diet. The fact is, multivitamins can help your dog's body work more efficiently and effectively. They can help the immune system, and bones, teeth and skin to function properly as well. If you have a dog that has health issues or may be at risk of developing them in the future, then it's best to give them multivitamins every day so they get the essential nutrients they need.

Joint health

Helping your dog maintain joint health is key to giving them a good quality of life - that's because joints are the connection between bones. They're the points of movement when your dog walks, runs or jumps. But joints can become damaged by disease, injury or aging, or simply some breeds of dogs are more prone to joint problems than others.

If your dog is showing signs of joint pain and inflammation, they might benefit from a joint support supplement. Joint health supplements can help improve mobility in older dogs, reduce inflammation and pain, and increase the quality of life for your furry friend.

Gut health

Digestive support can help your dog with digestion and absorption of nutrients, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence and other gastrointestinal issues. In addition to helping your dog feel better in general (and happy), digestive health is important for maintaining optimum weight and overall health in senior dogs.

To support your dog's gut health, you should consider adding a supplement that contains probiotics and digestive enzymes. Probiotics are the good bacteria that live in the digestive tract and help to maintain healthy digestion. They can help to prevent or treat diarrhoea, constipation, gas, bloating and other discomforts of the digestive system.

How do you know if your dog has digestive issues? Common signs include:

1. Food allergies
2. Chronic diarrhoea or vomiting
3. Skin issues such as dandruff, or itchy skin

Stress and anxiety

Anxiety and stress are both common in dogs, and can make even the most sociable pooch restless. Anxiety and stress manifest in dogs in different ways. If you notice your dog panting or trembling more often than usual, if they're having trouble sleeping, they do excessive barking, or display destructive behaviour, they could be stressed or anxious.

If you think your dog is suffering from anxiety or stress, vitamin supplements can help alleviate their distress.

Skin and coat health

If your dog has skin or coat issues, if they're struggling with skin conditions such as itching, inflammation, dry skin and flaking, bacterial or fungal infections, it's important to give them the right vitamins and minerals.

Many dogs suffer from allergies to certain foods or environmental allergens which can cause symptoms like itching and inflammations. A good quality supplement that contains omega fatty acids will help reduce these symptoms by reducing the amount of inflammatory chemicals in the body.

If you're concerned about your dog's dry skin or flakiness then a good quality supplement will help maintain healthy skin and coat while also promoting hair growth.

The best vitamin supplements for your dog

As a dog owner, you want to do everything in your power to keep your pup healthy. And luckily, vitamins can be part of that equation. Vitamins are essential for keeping dogs happy and healthy. They help with everything from skin conditions to joint pain and other ailments.

While certain vitamins can be given through food or treats, some dogs may benefit more from taking a daily supplement. Even if your pooch isn't suffering from any specific ailment or deficiency right now, it's never too early to start giving them supplements - and if you have noticed any issues with their health lately, adding one of these supplements will likely go a long way toward solving them.

Essential vitamins for dogs include:

Vitamin A

The first vitamin you should consider giving to your canine companion is Vitamin A. As you may have guessed, this nutrient is important for vision, skin and bone health.

Vitamin A is fat-soluble which means that it can build up in the body if you give too much over time – so it's important to track how much your dog consumes each day so as not to overdose on it.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an essential fat-soluble vitamin that is needed for strong bones and healthy teeth. It also helps support the immune system, allowing dogs to fight diseases like parvovirus and distemper more easily.

Vitamin D3 can be found in the food we feed our dogs, but if you're not giving them enough of it through their diet or sunlight exposure (which can be difficult for indoor animals), then a vitamin supplement may be necessary.

Vitamin B

Vitamin B is a group of eight water-soluble vitamins that help your dog's body metabolise carbohydrates, protein and fat. It also helps to synthesise amino acids - the building blocks of proteins.

This vitamin helps your dog's nervous system function properly and keeps their blood circulating normally.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is an essential nutrient for dogs, and there are a lot of benefits to giving it to your dog. For one thing, vitamin C helps repair tissue in your dog's body. It also promotes the production of collagen, which gives your dog's skin elasticity and helps maintain connective tissues.

Vitamin C is also known to help improve the immune system of your pet so they can fight off illness more easily.

Discover Sealions collection of health supplements for dogs

We carry a range of dog supplements, each one specifically formulated to deliver health benefits where your pup needs them most:

Probiotic supplements for dogs

Keep your pup's digestion healthy with our Digestion Support Tablets for Dogs. Each ingredient in our Digestion Support supplement has been specifically selected to support a healthy digestive system, including the probiotic Enterococcus Faecium, Beta-Glucans, and added turmeric and ginger.

Skin, coat and nail supplements for dogs

Prioritise your dog's skin health and keep their coat healthy too (and their nails) with our Skin, Coat & Nails Tablets for Dogs. This supplement combines 22 essential nutrients, and has been designed to maintain healthy skin, coat and nails for your dog.

Dog vitamin supplements

For general health and wellbeing, our Multivitamin Tablets for Dogs are the perfect choice for your pup. Expertly formulated to provide your pet with comprehensive daily support, our Multivitamin for Dogs contains 17 essential vitamins and minerals, including: Vitamin C, Zinc, Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B5, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B1, Vitamin A, Vitamin B6, Copper, Iodine, Manganese, Folic Acid, Biotin, Selenium, Vitamin D3 and Vitamin B12.

Joint health supplements for dogs

Our Joint & Movement Tablets for Dogs supports joint health and mobility in your pup. Each tablet contains eight essential nutrients, including 500mg turmeric, to help your dog in maintaining their active lifestyle.

Stress busting supplements for dogs

For dogs that suffer with stress and anxiety, our Soothe & Calm Tablets for Dogs promotes feelings of calmness in your canine buddy.

Buy dog supplements from Sealions

Made from all-natural ingredients, our range of dog supplements can either be given as a daily treat, or if you have a fussy pup, simply grind them up and mix them into their dog food.

And because we don't believe your health (or the health of your faithful furry friends) should cost the earth, literally and figuratively, our packaging is compostable or recyclable, and our supplements are priced from £5 for a 90 day subscription.

What are you waiting for? Our specifically formulated supplements for dogs are high quality at affordable prices. Shop today.