Vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that plays a crucial role in supporting pet health. Pet food alone does not contain enough vitamin E to meet your dog’s needs. Supplementing your dog’s diet with natural vitamin E can help prevent serious health problems created by vitamin E deficiency.
Immune System Health
Free radicals are unstable, damaged molecules that threaten a dog’s immune system by attacking healthy cells and increasing the risk of various disorders. A powerful antioxidant like vitamin E is crucial to improving and supporting immune system health because it reduces the number of free radicals formed and prevents much of the damage that could lead to serious health problems. Vitamin E supplements included in your dog’s diet can fortify his immune system to help keep him healthy and strong for longer.
Cardiovascular health is essential to your dog's living a long and healthy life. Vitamin E strengthens the cardiovascular system and enhances cardiac health by oxygenating the blood, which improves circulation in the heart and arteries. Its ability to heal and prevent circulatory diseases like tachycardia (increased heart rate) and arteriosclerosis makes vitamin E an essential ingredient of a healthy canine diet.
Connective Tissue Health
Connective tissue like skin and muscles play a critical role in dog health. Vitamin E supports connective tissue health by minimizing the loss of elasticity from skin and muscles. Dogs who receive adequate vitamin E in their diets tend to have healthier skin and coats. Since vitamin E has anti-inflammatory properties, it is particularly helpful to dogs suffering from itchy skin caused by allergies.
There is no shortage of health benefits from vitamin E. It promotes fertility, prevents cataracts, delays the aging process, regulates digestion, and supports cellular and respiratory health in dogs.
Optimal dosages of vitamin E for dogs depend on the size, age and health of the dog. Amounts between 4,000 and 6,000 IU (international units) per day are not known to have any side effects, but the general recommended dosage is 400 IU per day for small dogs and 800 IU per day for larger dogs.
Certain combinations of vitamins and supplements could have counterproductive results. Always check with your veterinarian before adding any supplements to your dog’s diet, especially if your dog is already taking supplements or other medications.
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