Cat Multivitamins

Multivitamins, whether for a cat, dog, or human, are dietary supplements formulated to provide additional vitamins and minerals that may be lacking from the normal daily diet. While most reputable commercial cat foods provide all the necessary daily nutritional needs of cats, there are individual dietary variations related to breed, age, and overall health that may lead to nutritional gaps and deficiencies.

Multivitamins for cats aim to bridge that gap with a combination of vitamins and minerals that not only support overall health, but when used regularly may prevent aging-related issues, as well.

It’s important to remember that multivitamin supplements are just that – a supplement to an already balanced and healthy cat diet. They will not cancel out a poor diet or magically cure an illness.

Most reputable cat foods will provide the basic, nutrient-rich nourishment your cat needs for a long, healthy life. However, your cat may have different dietary restrictions, gastrointestinal difficulties, age-related deficiencies, or be on a raw or homemade diet; multivitamins for cats can help prevent deficiencies or imbalances in these cases.

Your vet is the best source for cat diet and nutrition advice, and they can help find a multivitamin to match your cat’s unique health and dietary needs.

The typical multivitamin for cats contains a combination of essential vitamins and minerals that help support overall health and prevent deficiencies. While specialized supplements aim to address specific deficiencies related to age, joint health, gastrointestinal issues, or custom diets, some of the most common ingredients across most general cat multivitamins are:

• Vitamin A: Important for vision and skin health, and supports immune function
• Vitamin D: Aids in calcium absorption and bone health
• Vitamin E: Antioxidant
• B vitamins: Supports healthy energy and metabolism, as well as nerve function
• Calcium: Essential for strong teeth and bones
• Phosphorus: Works with calcium to support bone health and metabolism
• Iron: Important for transport of oxygen through the blood
• Zinc: Supports immune function and skin health
• Magnesium: Necessary for healthy muscle and nerve function

You can find several leading cat multivitamins in our online cat pharmacy– and don’t forget–Dutch members get free shipping on all pharmacy orders!

Determining the “best” multivitamin for your cat will depend on several factors, including breed, age, existing health conditions, and daily diet – there is no “multivitamin to rule them all.” This is why it’s important to consult with your vet before starting any new multivitamin regimen for your cat.

Working with your veterinarian, you can create a custom cat multivitamin plan that will help:

• Address any unique dietary concerns 
• Promote joint health and reduce inflammation caused by cat arthritis
• Provide calming ingredients that help set a nervous or anxious cat at ease
• Alleviate gastrointestinal issues
• Ensure a palatable supplement that your cat won’t refuse to eat

When choosing the best multivitamin for cats with your vet, remember that Dutch members get free shipping on pharmacy orders.