Vitamin B12 Supplement
| About: | Vitamin B12, also known as cobalamin, is a water-soluble vitamin that plays a crucial role in various physiological processes in dogs. |
| Nutritional function: | Vitamins |
| In our products: | Maintenance Formula, Classic Roast Maintenance Formula, Golden Rotisserie Performance Formula |
Benefits:
- Supports red blood cell production
- Maintains nervous system health
- Supports energy metabolism
- DNA/RNA synthesis
- Supports gastrointestinal health
- Supports overall health
Historically, cobalamin has been sourced from animal tissues for use in dog food; however, now a bioavailable synthetic version of cobalamin (produced from microbial fermentation) exists—and it’s used in both plant-based and meat-based pet foods.
The Science
| Title of Study | Published by |
|---|---|
| Review of Cobalamin Status and Disorders of Cobalamin Metabolism in Dogs | Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine |
| Role of Serum Folate and Vitamin B12 Concentrations in the Differentiation of Small Intestinal Abnormalities in the Dog | Research in Veterinary Science |
| Vitamin B12 Deficiency | American Family Physician |
