Duck Mince

Vitamins: 

• Vitamin A, boosts immunity, prevents eye problems and skin disorders. Develops bone and teeth formation, protects against infections, colds and slows down aging.
• Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) improves growth, mental attitude, aids digestion, helps to strengthen the nervous system and prevent stress.
• Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) in needed to form red blood cells, assists in growth and production, promotes skin, hair and nail growth, important for prevention and treatment of cataracts.
• Vitamin B3 (Niacin) is essential for circulation and healthy skin, increases energy levels, assists digestion.
• Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) enhances stamina, prevents anemia, helps with wound healing, fights infection, strengthens the immune system.
• Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) is needed to produce hydrochloric acid. It assists in the absorption of fats and protein, helps to prevent kidney stones, helps to treat allergies, and arthritis.
• Vitamin B9 (Folate, Folic Acid) produces red blood cells and helps iron to work properly within the body, controlling blood levels of amino acids. It is important for pregnant females to lower risk of neural defects like cleft palates.
• Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) helps to prevent anemia, protects the nervous system, improves concentration, and aids digestion.
• Vitamin E an antioxidant that helps to prevent cancer, heart disease and cell damage. It also helps to reduce blood pressure and promote healthy skin and hair.
• Vitamin K promotes healthy liver function, assists bone formation and repair, increases longevity, prevents blood clotting.

* Fat Soluble Vitamins – Vitamin A, D, E and K can be produced within the body. However, Water Soluble Vitamin – Vitamin B’s and C need to be added into the body via diet, as the body doesn’t create these.

Minerals:

• Calcium builds and protects bones and teeth while maintaining regular heartbeat and prevents muscle cramping.
• Iron is essential for metabolism and production of hemoglobin.
• Copper converts iron to hemoglobin, protects against anemia and is needed for healthy bones and joints.
• Manganese is needed for healthy nerves, blood sugar regulation, normal bone growth and thyroid hormone production. It is also an important mineral for ligaments and tendon strength as it activates enzymes that build collagen.
• Phosphorus helps with teeth and bone formation, nerve pulse transfer, normal heart rhythm and kidney function.
• Potassium regulates water balance and muscle function, important for healthy nervous system and regulate heart rhythm.
• Selenium provides important trace elements for prostate gland in male dogs, while protects the immune system and helps to regulate thyroid hormones.
• Zinc promotes growth and mental alertness, accelerates the healing process, regulates oil glands, promotes a healthy immune system and heals wounds.