Dog Nutritional Information

The following is an excerpt from the book entitled "Earl Mindell's Nutrition & Health for Dogs" by Earl Mindell, R. PH., PH. D. and Elizabeth Reneghan. This is valuable data that you can use for the longevity of your pet.

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VITAMIN	FUNCTION	SOURCE	SIGNS OF DEFICIENCY	SIGNS OF EXCESS INTAKE
A	Beneficial for skeletal growth,skin, epithelial tissue, vision, reproduction, immune system	Yellow, orange and dark green vegetables and fruits, fish oils, liver, egg, dairy products	Skeletal abnormalities, skin disorders, loss of tissue integrity, night blindness, reproductive failure	Skeletal abnormalities, over-sensitive to sensory stimuli, cleft palate in puppies
B1 (Thiamin)	Aids in digestion of carbohydrate and protein	Whole grains, liver, pork, legumes, nuts, yeast	Stool eating, lack of appetite, impaired central nervous system, convulsions, muscle weakness	Nontoxic
B2 (Riboflavin)	Aids in digestion of carbohydrate and fat, cell growth	Eggs, yogurt, milk, organ meats, cheese, green vegetables.	Stool eating, skin disorders, impaired central nervous system	Nontoxic
B3 (Niacin)	Processes amino acids, carbohydrates and glucose; aids in utilizationof fatty acids	Liver, kidney, egg yolk, dairy products, yeast, legumes, wheat germ, peanuts	Skin disease, diarrhea, madness	Nontoxic
B5 (Pantothenic Acid)	Occurs in all forms of living tissue; aids in synthesis of fatty acids, cholesterol, and steriods, production of cortisone and hormones, utilization of fat and carbohydrate	Liver, kidney, egg yolk, dairy products, yeast, legumes, wheat germ, peanuts	Lowered anti-body response, premature graying, low blood sugar, Addison's disease, deterioration of adrenal glands, digestive disorders	Nontoxic
B6 (Pyridoxine)	Processes amino acids, proteins, hydrochloric acid and magnesium; helps produce anti-bodies and red blood cells	Liver, meat, yeast, milk, whole grains, egg yolk	Anemia, dental decay, heart disease, liver disease	Neurological damage
B12 (Cobalamin)	Processes amino acids, fatty acids, carbohydrate and fat; aids in absorption of protein, production of red blood cells	Liver kidney, meat, fish, poultry, eggs	Anemia, brain damage, fatigue,low red blood cell count, senility	Nontoxic
Biotin	Processes fat, protein and Vitamin C	Liver, kidney, egg yolk, yeast, milk, legumes	Anemia, skin disorders, hair loss, heart disease, weak muscles	Nontoxic
Folic Acid	Aids in production of red blood cells, processes protein, builds antibodies, helps growth and division of cells	Liver, yeast, green vegetables	Anemia, vaccine reactions, watery eyes, lack of appetite	Nontoxic
Choline	Aids in utilization of fat and cholesterol, cell and nervous tissue structure and function	Organ meats, fish egg yolk, yeast, wheat germ, dairy products, legumes, whole grains	Impaired central nervous system, liver and thymus gland, heart disease	Diarrhea
C (Ascorbic Acid)	Aids in collagen production, absorption of vitamins, growth and maintenance of tissue cells; beneficial for gums, blood vessels, bones and teeth: works as an antioxidant	Citrus fruit, green vegetables, potatoes, berries	Weak immune system, bladder stones, urinary tract and skin infections, skeletal abnormalities	Nontoxic; diarrhea, low sulfur
D	Aids in absorption of calcium and phosphorus	Fish-liver oils, yeast, egg yolk	Defective bone growth, softening of bones	Calcium deposits, bone resorption, kidney damage
E (Tocopherol)	Works as an antioxidant; enhances immune system, utilization of sex hormones, vitamin D and cholesterol	Nuts, brown rice, wheat germ, eggs, whole grains, soybean and sunflower oil, seeds, green leafy vegetables	Reproductive failure, low red blood cell count, heart disease, muscle degeneration, anemia, kidney disease	Nontoxic; increased need for vitamins A and D
K	Aids in blood clotting, production of protein	Liver, green vegetables	Hemorrhage, internal bleeding	Anemia

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