Vitamin C for Dogs

Vitamin C supports numerous functions in the body!

Vitamin C is an antioxidant that helps boost the immune system and plays a key role in the development of collagen and joint cartilage. Due to its antioxidant function, it prevents urinary tract infections, which are especially common in winter. Because of its composition (calcium ascorbate), it can also be used in animals with a sensitive stomach.

Vitamin C boosts the immune system and contains antioxidants that protect the body from free radicals produced during metabolism.

What are antioxidants?

Free radicals are atoms, ions, molecules, or complexes that are highly reactive and unstable. Such reactions are harmful to cells as they cause damage, which can lead to various diseases. The amount of free radicals increases under the influence of various (harmful) factors such as increased activity, stress, consumed substances (preservatives, pesticides, dyes). Free radicals also naturally increase with aging. Research shows that antioxidants help reduce the risk of developing cancer, cataracts, heart and vascular diseases, and tissue damage during surgeries.

Various studies have also been conducted on dogs regarding the impact of antioxidants on the body and mind, showing that older dogs fed with food enriched with antioxidants learned more complex tasks faster and more successfully than those on a normal diet. They also had fewer behavior changes related to cognitive decline, such as excessive licking. Dogs that consumed food enriched with antioxidants in old age also recognized their family members and other animals more easily. They also showed greater agility, which can be attributed to better collagen and cartilage development.

As mentioned, vitamin C also helps in the production of collagen, which is essential for healthy cartilage and bones, and is excellent for helping to lower urine pH.

For young dogs, we recommend combining vitamin C with green-lipped mussel products to help boost the immune system and support healthy joint and bone growth in the early stages.