Vitamin E for older dogs

Vitamin E » Antioxidant » Natural Cell Protection & Skin Health

Vitamin E is a collective term for fat-soluble substances such as tocopherols and tocotrienols. As a natural antioxidant, it helps protect cells from oxidative stress and maintain their normal function. Because dogs’ bodies cannot produce vitamin E on their own, it is important to provide their daily diet with sufficient intake – especially for older dogs or those with special skin, immune, or metabolic needs.

Why is vitamin E so important for dogs?

Free radicals are created in the body during various metabolic processes or by external influences such as UV radiation, stress, or feeding poor-quality food. Vitamin E is one of the natural antioxidants and plays a role in neutralizing these free radicals. This contributes to the maintenance of cell structure and thus to normal cell function.

Possible signs of deficiency

A long-term deficiency can manifest itself in the following symptoms, among others:

The importance of vitamin E intake for the body can be seen from the multitude of possible deficiency symptoms:

• Concentration problems and fatigue
• Coordination difficulties
• Changes in skin and coat
• Increased susceptibility to external stimuli

An increased need can also arise with increased stress, e.g., due to exercise, age, or special environmental influences.