Cat Supplements That Aren’t Hard to Swallow
Not your mama’s multi.

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Let’s see, you pop biotin supplements to grow out your hair, chew collagen gummies to stave off wrinkles, and stir adaptogens into your coffee for mental clarity. Isn’t your cat entitled to whatever superfood du jour promises them eternal youth, too?
Before you slip a supplement into your cat’s kibble, confirm with your vet that your cat doesn’t have any health concerns to consider first or that there’s potential for a medication interaction. “Humans take vitamin supplements because most of us have terrible diets,” says Dr. Angela Rollins. “Even though it might be beneficial for us, most commercial cat foods are actually high-nutrient diets that don’t need extra vitamins or supplements. Calcium and phosphorous should also be in correct proportion to each other so giving your cat a vitamin supplement with extra phosphorous could throw that off balance. You may end up overdoing certain nutrients and introduce the potential for toxicity.”
That said, Rollins adds, “most pet vitamins tend not to be very potent because manufacturers know they are being given in addition to an already complete and balanced diet.” Supplements show the most promise (and proven results) when cats have health conditions or vitamin deficiencies — from omega-3 fatty acids’ heart-health benefits to antioxidants’ ability to fight chronic inflammation. You should still choose wisely: read labels to ensure quality and look for brands that ideally have clinical studies backing their products. Below, several cat vitamins and supplements for your consideration.
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Jodi Helmer
Jodi Helmer is a North Carolina-based freelance writer who shares her home with an embarrassing number of rescue dogs and relies on four feral cats to patrol the barn. When she isn’t refilling food and water dishes, Jodi writes about animals for Scientific American, Sierra, WebMD, AKC Family Dog, Living the Country Life, and Out Here.