Carnivoreshave a greatly reduced ability converting Beta Carotene to Vitamin A.
Carnivores being meat eaters will do better on animal sources of Vitamin A which is concentrated in the liver as retinyl palmitate. Cod Liver Oil is known to be effective in the maintenance and support of healthy skin, healthy immune system (resistance from viral and bacterial infections), eyesight and strengthening the lining of the digestive tract.
Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) is essential for proper calcium utilization and bone formation in the body. Most apartment pets do not get enough exposure to sunlight. Cod Liver Oil is an excellent source of Vitamin D3 and can help bring back the pigmentation lost around the eyes and the nose from lack of sun exposure.
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