Beaphar Cat DUO Active paste is a feed supplement for cats in a 100 g tube that combines two components: prebiotics for gut health and a vitamin complex (A, D3, E, B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, pantothenic acid). It also contains salmon oil, a source of fatty acids and a flavour cats like. Give it from your finger or mix it into food. It's useful for cats after illness or stress, for senior cats and poor eaters, while cats on a complete diet should get it as a course on a vet's advice so they don't get too many vitamins.
What it is and who makes it
Beaphar is a Dutch company that has made veterinary and hygiene products for animals since 1942. Its cat paste range includes hairball, vitamin and immune-support pastes. DUO Active is a two-in-one paste: one tube holds two components that come out together.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Prebiotics | Food for beneficial gut bacteria |
| Salmon oil | Fatty acids, flavour |
| Vitamins A, D3, E | Vision, bones, skin and antioxidant protection |
| Vitamins B1, B2, B6, B12, niacin, pantothenic acid | Metabolism, nervous system, skin and coat |
How to give it
- Offer the paste from your finger or put it on a paw — your cat will lick it off while grooming.
- It can be mixed with a little wet food.
- Check the daily dose and course length on the pack — they depend on the cat's weight.
- Don't combine it with other vitamin supplements without your vet's advice.
When the paste really helps
- after illness, surgery or a course of antibiotics, when the gut needs support;
- during stressful periods: moving, shows, a change of food;
- for senior cats and poor eaters that eat less than they should;
- for cats on a home-cooked diet — as recommended by a vet.
A healthy cat eating a good complete food usually gets enough vitamins. More on when supplements are needed in vitamins for dogs and cats.
Pros
- Two actions in one tube. Prebiotics for the gut and a vitamin complex.
- Tasty. Thanks to salmon oil, most cats eat it eagerly.
- Convenient form. No tablets — paste from a finger or with food.
- 9 vitamins. Fat-soluble A, D3, E and B vitamins.
- Well-known brand. Beaphar has made pet products for many years.
Cons and what to keep in mind
- Not for hairballs. It isn't a malt paste; for hairballs use another product, such as AnimAll Malt Pasta.
- Too many vitamins are harmful. Vitamins A and D accumulate, so don't give the paste with other vitamins unless prescribed.
- Doesn't treat illness. Refusing food, vomiting or diarrhoea mean a vet visit, not a supplement instead of treatment.
- Cost per course. A 100 g tube costs more than ordinary vitamin tablets.
DUO Active or malt paste
Malt pastes contain malt extract and oils and help pass swallowed hair — they're for long-haired cats and the shedding season. DUO Active targets the gut and vitamins. If your cat has hairballs, read hairballs in cats; for general support after stress or illness, DUO Active fits. They can be combined if you follow the dosages.
Who it suits
Cats recovering from illness, after antibiotics or stress, senior cats, poor eaters and cats on a home-cooked diet (as recommended by a vet). Other supplements are in vitamins and mineral supplements.
Verdict
Beaphar Cat DUO Active is a convenient, tasty two-in-one paste with prebiotics and vitamins to support a cat through difficult periods. It isn't a hairball remedy or a treatment, but a support course best agreed with your vet, especially if your cat already gets vitamins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Beaphar DUO Active be given all the time?
It's better given in courses, as directed on the pack. With a complete diet, agree long-term vitamin use with your vet.
Does the paste help with hairballs?
No, malt pastes are designed for that.
Is the paste suitable for kittens?
Check the kitten dose on the pack and confirm it with your vet.
How do I give the paste if my cat refuses it?
Put a little on a front paw — your cat will lick it off while grooming — or mix it with a spoonful of wet food.
