Liquid Vitamin C for Cats

Cats, like humans, need Vitamin C to grow and stay healthy. An easy way to ensure cats are getting enough Vitamin C is to administer it in liquid form instead of a pill. In general, a liquid Vitamin C supplement can be used for cats as it would be used for humans. Always consult a veterinarian before giving your pet any supplements.

  1. Significance

    • Unlike humans, cats create Vitamin C within their bodies. Extra Vitamin C in a cat's diet does not hurt the animal, and it may help treat or prevent certain conditions.

    Administration

    • Liquid Vitamin C has a higher absorption rate than pill form, and the liquid is easier for the cat to swallow. The cat will excrete the extra Vitamin C in its urine.

    Benefits

    • Vitamin C may help a cat with dysplasia joint pain or a bladder infection and may prevent bladder stones. Vitamin C can support growing, pregnant, lactating or stressed felines. Vitamin C also improves collagen.

    Warning

    • Too much liquid Vitamin C may cause nausea in cats. Some liquid vitamins may contain propylene glycol. This ingredient is what stabilizes the liquid vitamin, and there is a small chance it may cause seizures and arrhythmias of the heart. A manufacturer may use sorbitol as a substitute for propylene glycol, and this can cause diarrhea.

    Considerations

    • The shelf-life of liquid vitamins is considerably shorter than pills. Liquid Vitamin C begins to lose its potency as an antioxidant immediately upon exposure to air.