🍊The Basics of Vitamin C for Dogs

Vitamin C isn’t just good for humans — it plays an important role in your dog’s immune system, too. While dogs can naturally produce some Vitamin C in their liver, stress, illness, or aging can deplete those levels faster than their body can replace them.

Here’s what mindful pet parents should know:

💧 1️⃣ What Vitamin C does:
It supports your dog’s immune response, helps with inflammation, and acts as an antioxidant that fights free radicals — especially helpful for senior dogs or those recovering from illness.

🥕 2️⃣ Natural sources:
Fresh foods like blueberries, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and spinach offer gentle, natural Vitamin C boosts.

💊 3️⃣ Supplements — use with care:
Too much Vitamin C can cause stomach upset or diarrhea. Always talk to your vet before adding a supplement, and start with small, vet-approved doses.

🐶 4️⃣ When it helps most:
Vitamin C may be beneficial for dogs under chronic stress, with joint inflammation, or recovering from infections.

The mindful takeaway? A balanced diet usually provides what your dog needs — supplements are there to support, not replace, good nutrition.