Cani-Vit

Cani-Vit is an unusually complete and comprehensive vitamin/mineral/protein supplement specifically formulated for dogs.

Composition
5 grams (one level measure) of Cani-Vit contains:
Vitamin A	500iu	Magnesium	2mg
Vitamin D3	50iu	Iron	5mg
Vitamin E	I 5iu	Copper	0.4mg
Vitamin Bl	0.1mg	Manganese	0.5mg
Vitamin B2	0.25mg	Zinc	10mg
Vitamin B6	0.2mg	Iodine	0.15mg
Vitamin K	4mcg	Selenium	10mcg
Vitamin Bl2	3mcg	Sodium chloride	25mg
Calcium pantothenate	1.5mg	Calcium	300mg
Biotin	0.15mg	Phosphorus	300mg
Nicotinamide	3mg	Protein	1.5mg
Folic Acid	25mcg	Ca/P ratio	1:1
Choline bitrate	50mg

Commercial dog foods may not always meet every dog’s nutritional needs. Cani-Vit was formulated with this principle in mind. It contains vitamins and minerals at levels recommended by leading authorities (2).

Vitamin E is present at a high level (15 iu per 5 g dose). Selenium is an essential nutrient. It has been reported to protect against lead, cadmium and mercury poisoning. Selenium deficiency in dogs can lead to degeneration of skeletal and cardiac muscle. Other effects of deficiency include reproductive disorders and oedema.

Few pet nutritional supplements contain selenium; in Cani-Vit it is present at the generally recommended level of  10 micrograms per  5 g dose.

High dietary calcium content or a vegetable protein-based diet (e.g. dry dog foods which are largely soya) can dramatically increase the zinc requirement of the dog. A study(3) reported signs of zinc deficiency in dogs receiving cereal-based dry diets which contained zinc levels that were actually above the NRC minimum requirement (due to a reduction in bioavailability of the zinc because of the presence of phytic acid in the food). The link between zinc and skin and coat condition makes this trace element particularly crucial for the animal.

Zinc is relatively non-toxic and at 10 mg per 5 g dose Cani-Vit contains more zinc than most other pet nutritional supplements.

The Calcium/Phosphorus ratio of Cani-Vit at 1:1 is in the generally accepted optimum range for dogs and the calcium is easily assimilated.

Cani-Vit also contains a large amount (30 %) of high-grade protein and its base of real liver and real cheese enhances palatability.

• Dose:
  Given daily, mixed in or sprinkled over food.
  Adult dogs: one to three level 5 g measures, depending on size of dog.
  Puppies: half to one level measure
• Packing:
  250 g jar, 5kg bucket (5 g measure included)

• Storage:
  Store in a cool dry place away from direct sunlight.

• Registration:
  V10326 Act 36/1947

1. NRC (1985) Nutrient requirements of Dogs, Report National Research Council, National Academy of Sciences, Washington, USA
2. Dog and Cat Nutrition, Waltham Centre for Pet Nutrition, Pergamon Press 1998
3. Van den Broek AHM, Thoday KL 1986: Skin diseases in dogs associated with zinc deficiency: a report of five cases. J. Small Anim. Pract. 27, 313-323