Minerals are an essential part of an animal’s diet. They are necessary for proper growth, health maintenance, long life and the prevention and treatment of disease.

Calcium is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Calcium and Your Dog's Bones

Calcium's specialty is forming strong bones and teeth. 95% of the calcium found in a dog's body is located in the skeleton. As a constituent of all bones, calcium is important in helping to prevent osteoarthritis.

Calcium and Your Dog's Heart and Blood

Calcium also plays a role in heart health. It works as a natural pacemaker in regulating your dog's heart rate. It works with magnesium to manage contraction and relaxation of the heart as it pumps blood through the body. And it helps blood coagulate and hold a proper pH balance.

Overall Health and Wellness

Calcium is known for its support of

• nerve function
• intracellular fluids
• muscle growth
• healthy skin

Calcium is also helpful for dogs experiencing constipation.

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of calcium in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including

arthritis skeletal abnormalities bone malformation fragile bones convulsions

joint pain lameness brittle nails poor teeth

splayed toes skin conditions hyperparathyroidism impaired growth

high blood pressure abnormal blood pressure abnormal heart beat dementia

Calcium works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support
• Osteo Aid: Canine Osteoarthritis Treatment

Chromium is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health. Here are a few reasons why:

Chromium and Metabolism

Chromium is an essential mineral that is needed for insulin activity in carbohydrate, fat and protein metabolism. It helps regulate the metabolism of our blood sugar which can prevent the onset of diabetes.

Chromium also helps control fat and cholesterol levels in the blood,  prevent hypertension, and lower high blood pressure.

Cobalt is an is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Cobalt as Building Block

Cobalt is a trace element contained in vitamin B12. It supports canine health by building red blood cells and activating enzymes. It's also important in maintaining nerve tissue and normal cell function.

As a component of vitamin B12, cobalt is used to treat and prevent anemia.

Cobalt works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

Copper is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Copper as Building Block

Copper is important in the formation and maintenance of red blood cells and the hemoglobin within them. Copper is a component of tyrosinase, the enzyme that helps define your dog's hair and skin color. Copper also helps form collagen, elastin and connective tissue.

Copper for Your Dog's Immune Support

Copper is involved in healthy immunity and healing. It's been linked to inhibiting the growth of tumors and it's frequently used in treating arthritis. As part of the enzyme superoxide dismutase, copper functions as an antioxidant.

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of copper in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including

improper bone formation bone demineralization anemia general weakness impaired respiration

skin sores skin and hair depigmentation diarrhea retarded growth

Copper works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

Iodine is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Thyroid Function

Iodine plays an important role in regulating thyroid gland development and function. Through its support of your dog's thyroid, iodine helps regulate energy and metabolism and prevent canine hypothyroidism. Healthy thyroid function also supports proper growth and weight loss.

Overall Health and Wellness

Iodine also supports the health of your dog's

• hair coat
• skin
• nails

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of iodine in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including:

hypothyroidism goiter (enlarged thyroid) hardened arteries obesity

sluggish metabolism slowed mental reactions dry hair coat rapid heart

tremors nervousness/timidity

Iodine works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

Iron is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Healthy Blood

Iron is well-recognized for its role as an important constituent of healthy blood. It is a crucial ingredient in both hemoglobin and myoglobin, both hemeproteins which bind oxygen and carry it to tissues throughout the body.

Energy Management

Iron is also known for its role in canine vitality. Iron deficiency contributes to muscle fatigue and poor endurance. An adequate amount of iron supports improved energy metabolism, improved cardiac and muscle performance, and overall health and wellness.

Overall Health and Wellness

Iron is also used to treat several conditions including

• leukemia
• colitis
• yeast conditions

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of iron in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including

light pink or grey gums blood disorders constipation brittle nails

lethargy reduced brain function increased susceptibility to infection

Iron works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

Magnesium is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Supporting Dogs' Healthy Bones

Magnesium helps your dog develop strong bones and teeth. It builds resistance to tooth decay and helps the body absorb calcium into the skeletal structure.

Your Dog's Muscles and Organs

Magnesium works with calcium to support muscle strength and function. It also supports healthy heart, kidney and nerve function.

Overall Health and Wellness

Magnesium also supports your dog's healthy

• energy production
• hormone secretion and function
• pH balance
• resistance to stress

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of magnesium in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including

coronary heart disease/heart failure clots in heart and brain calcium deposits in kidneys, blood vessels and heart heart failure

gastrointestinal disorders chronic diarrhea vomiting lack of coordination

Magnesium works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support
• Osteo Aid: Canine Osteoarthritis Treatment

Manganese is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Strong Canine Bones

Recently, manganese has been recognized for its ability to repair and rebuild bone cartilage — especially in osteoarthritic dogs. Manganese is blended with glucosamine and other osteoarthritic treatments for a synergetic effect in building and repairing healthy cartilage and bone.

Your Dog's Structural Development

Manganese is important in the overall structural strength of your dog. It helps form your dog's skeleton, blood, connective tissues, collagen, and synovial fluid. By helping to synthesize fatty acids, manganese also supports development of the central nervous system.

Your Dog's Neurological and Glandular Systems

Manganese plays an important role in the regulation of several internal systems, including the function of

• the brain and nervous system
• pituitary gland
• immune system
• thyroid

Overall Health and Wellness

Manganese works with vitamin K to support blood clotting. It plays a role in reproduction and lactation. It supports wound healing.

In humans, manganese deficiency has been linked to depression.

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of manganese in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including:

diabetes epileptic seizures poor skeletal development bone malformation paralysis

dizziness ear noise hearing loss blindness

Manganese works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

Phosphorus is an ingredient in our multivitamin and mineral blends Total Health and Total Health Plus. Here are a few reasons why:

Phosphorus Does a Bit of Everything

Phosphorus is a jack of all trades in your dog's health: it's required in every cell in the body for normal function. Generally speaking, it plays a role in growth, healing, reproduction, and health maintenance. Place your dog under a microscope and you'll also find phosphorus in her DNA and RNA.

Phosphorus and Skeletal Support

While phosphorus is distributed throughout the body, it's most concentrated in the canine skeleton structure where it helps develop and repair bones and teeth.

Phosphorus and Your Dog's Metabolism

Another major function of phosphorus is metabolism: it helps convert proteins, fats and carbohydrates into energy.

Overall Health and Wellness for your Dog

Among other things, phosphorus also plays a role in supporting

• proper blood pH balance
• immune system function
• kidney function
• reproduction
• growth and repair of body tissues

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of phosphorus in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including:

weight loss poor appetite swelling of forelimbs fragile bones

bone disorders arthritis tooth decay irregular breathing

anorexia stiff joints fatigue nervous disorders

gastrointestinal disease cancer arthritis

Molybdenum is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health. Here are a few reasons why:

Molybdenum in Brief

Molybdenum is an essential trace mineral. It is found in the bones, liver, and kidneys.

Molybdenum plays a role in waste processing in the kidneys, development of the nervous system, and the digestion process.

It is also being tested for cancer treatment. Studies suggest it can help slow the rate of tumour growth.

Potassium is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Potassium as Balancing Agent

Potassium is involved in several homeostatic processes in your dog's body. It helps maintain proper pH balance in the blood and other body fluids. It helps stabilize blood pressure. And it supports the balance of bodily fluids — both in the body as a whole and within each cell.

Supporting Your Dog's Nerves

Potassium supports neuromuscular activity: the transfer of energy and information between the nerves and muscles. It's also involved in the transmission of nerve impulses to the brain.

Overall Health and Wellness

Potassium supports your dog's health in a number of other ways:

heart function treatment of allergies treatment of mild diabetes synthesis of muscle protein

skin health bone health relief of diarrhea protein and carbohydrate metabolism

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of potassium in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including:

weight loss poor appetite swelling of forelimbs fragile bones

bone disorders arthritis tooth decay irregular breathing

anorexia stiff joints fatigue nervous disorders

gastrointestinal disease cancer arthritis kidney damage

heart failure

Potassium works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

Selenium is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Selenium and Immune Function

Selenium makes an important contribution to your dog's immune system function by promoting antioxidant activity and the production of antibodies. It helps protect cells — especially red blood cells — from free radical damage. And its helpful in supporting the immune system in countering the effects of cancer, arthritis, and heart disease.

Selenium and Prostaglandins

Through its role in producing prostaglandins, selenium helps mediate inflammation and regulate hormones.

Overall Health and Wellness

Selenium is also known for its role in

• healthy heart function
• skin and bone health
• pancreatic function
• reproduction

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of selenium in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including:

premature aging nerve disorders poor vision cataracts

retarded growth liver disease muscular dystrophy arthritis

cancer (all types) infertility

Selenium works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

Sodium is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health. Here are a few reasons why:

Sodium in Brief

Sodium is an essential element for all animal life. It acts with other electrolytes, especially potassium, in the intracellular fluid to maintain proper water balance within the body. It participates in maintaining proper pH balance, in transmitting nerve impulses, and in relaxing muscles. It is also required for the transportation of nutrients across cell membranes and for glucose absorption.

Zinc is an ingredient in our mineral blend Calcium Health and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs. Here are a few reasons why:

Zinc and Your Dog's Immunity

Zinc's most prominent role in your dog's health lies in supporting its immune function. In addition to building resistance to infection and disease, it helps in wound healing and treating arthritis, diabetes and liver problems.

Zinc as Building Block

Zinc plays a crucial part in creating DNA and RNA in your dog's body. More generally, it supports proper growth — especially by helping the body absorb other nutrients.

Overall Health and Wellness

Zinc is also known for its role in

• energy production
• hormone regulation
• vision and night vision
• digestion and metabolism
• reproduction

Nutritional Support

Adequate amounts of zinc in your dog's diet can support him in avoiding a number of problems including:

dirt consumption intestinal parasites increased susceptibility to infection susceptibility to injury

retarded growth prolonged wound healing stress aggressive behaviour

fatigue decreased alertness brittle nails infertility

blindness tumor growth

Zinc works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Multivitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

DL-Methionine

DL-Methionine is an ingredient in our Total Health Plus supplement and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs.

DL Methionine is an essential amino acid. It plays a role in the reduction of liver fat and is linked with weight loss. It also aids in the body's detoxification process, helps reduce fat, lowers cholesterol and regulates the availability of folic acid in the body. Methionine is also known to help speed post-surgery healing and can be useful in the treatment of depression and liver disease.

DL-Methionine works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Vitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support

Glycine

Glycine is an ingredient in our Total Health Plus supplement and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs.

Glycine is a non-essential amino acid that assists in the creation of muscle tissue and the conversion of glucose into energy. It helps maintain the health of the digestive and central nervous systems. Studies are being conducted as to its influence in providing protection against some forms of cancers.

Glycine works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support
• Osteo Aid: Canine Osteoarthritis Treatment

L-Lysine HCI

L-Lysine is an ingredient in our Total Health Plus supplement and other Whole Hound supplements for dogs.

L-Lysine works synergistically with glucosamine. It is necessary for collagen synthesis and plays a role in the production and health of connective tissue, cartilage, ligaments and tendons. It also participates in the production of carnitine, which converts fatty acids into energy and lowers levels bad cholesterol in the bloodstream. L-lysine facilitates calcium absorption and helps the skin maintain health and elasticity.

L-lysine works in synergy with other valuable nutrients in our premium supplements for dogs:

• Total Health: Canine Vitamins and Minerals
• Total Health Plus: Canine Vitamins + Comprehensive Health Support