Beaphar Doggy's Mix, 180 tablets is a vitamin-enriched dog treat made of three tablet types: white hearts with taurine and biotin, pink hearts with protein, and brown round ones with liver. Ingredients: milk and dairy products, sugar, minerals, molluscs and crustaceans, meat and animal derivatives (liver 0.82%, chicken meal 0.77%), fish (cod powder 0.93%), inactivated yeast, cereals. Analysis: protein 11%, fat 2.1%, fibre 7.4%, ash 13%, moisture 3.4%, calcium 3.4%, phosphorus 2%. Additives per kg: vitamins B1 19 mg, B2 17 mg, nicotinamide 250 mg, B5 19 mg, B6 15 mg, B12 860 mcg, biotin 530 mcg, taurine 320 mg, iron 540 mg. Dosage: 1–4 tablets per 1 kg of the dog's weight per day.
What the manufacturer claims
Beaphar describes Doggy's Mix as both a feed supplement and a reward. B vitamins support metabolism and the nervous system, biotin supports skin, coat and claws, taurine supports eyesight and the heart muscle, protein has a general strengthening effect, and macro- and trace minerals are needed for normal body function.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | vitamin treat |
| For | dogs |
| Tablet types | with taurine and biotin, with protein, with liver |
| First ingredients | milk and dairy products, sugar |
| Protein / fat | 11% / 2.1% |
| Calcium / phosphorus | 3.4% / 2% |
| Dosage | 1–4 tablets per kg of body weight daily |
| Quantity | 180 tablets |
Pros
- Three types in one tub. Variety for the dog.
- B vitamins. Amounts given in figures.
- Biotin and taurine. For skin, coat and heart.
- Small tablets. Handy for training.
- Low fat. 2.1% — a light treat.
- Full analysis. Minerals and vitamins with figures.
Cons and what to watch
- Sugar comes second. Not ideal for overweight dogs.
- Little meat. Liver 0.82%, chicken 0.77%, cod 0.93%.
- Dairy base. Not for lactose-intolerant dogs.
- Questionable dosage. 1–4 tablets per kilo means dozens a day for a large dog.
What is in the three tablet types
The manufacturer divides the tablets by purpose: white with taurine and biotin, pink with protein, brown with liver. But the overall ingredient list shows that all tablets are based on dairy products and sugar, with liver, chicken and cod added at less than one percent each. They are flavourings rather than a source of meat.
Dosage and common sense
The listing allows 1–4 tablets per 1 kg of body weight a day. For a small 5 kg dog that is up to 20 tablets, and for a 30 kg dog up to 120 — too many for a sugary treat. It is wiser to treat this figure as an upper limit, give fewer tablets and count the treats' calories in the daily food ration.
For training
Small tablets are easy to carry and give as a quick reward — the dog is not distracted by long chewing. Alternate the tablet types during training to keep the dog interested. For serious work with large dogs, meaty treats are a better fit — see dog treats.
Vitamins: an extra, not a replacement
A dog on a complete food usually needs no extra vitamins: the food is already balanced. Doggy's Mix can be given as a vitamin-enriched treat, but for deficiencies and coat problems a dedicated supplement is better, such as Beaphar Salvikal or Beaphar Laveta Super for the coat.
Calcium and puppies
The treat contains 3.4% calcium — more than most foods. Large breed puppies, for whom excess calcium is harmful, should not get many of these tablets. Choose age-appropriate treats for puppies.
Storage
Keep the tub tightly closed in a dry place: dairy-based tablets absorb moisture and may stick together. Fresh water should always be available to the dog.
Who it suits
The treat suits adult dogs without excess weight or lactose intolerance as a small reward on walks and during training. More products are in vitamins for dogs.
Verdict
Beaphar Doggy's Mix is a set of three kinds of small vitamin tablets with B vitamins, biotin and taurine that is handy for training. The downsides are a dairy base with sugar in second place, less than one percent each of meat and liver, and an overly generous dosage for large dogs.
FAQ
How many tablets are in the pack?
180.
How many should I give?
Per the listing, 1–4 per kg of body weight daily; giving fewer is wiser.
Does it contain meat?
Yes, but little: liver 0.82%, chicken 0.77%.
Does it contain sugar?
Yes, sugar is the second ingredient.
Is it suitable for puppies?
For large breed puppies, with caution because of the calcium.
Does it replace vitamins?
It is a vitamin-enriched treat, not a complete supplement.
Is it OK with lactose intolerance?
No, the base is dairy.
