Beaphar Kitty's Taurine + Biotine, 750 tablets is a vitamin treat for cats from the Dutch brand Beaphar. The tablets contain taurine, biotin and B vitamins (B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, PP), plus macro- and trace minerals. According to the manufacturer, taurine benefits the heart, gall bladder, brain and eyes, while biotin supports healthy skin and coat. The tablets are given as rewards: no more than 4 tablets per kg of body weight a day. A 750-tablet tub lasts a long time.
Does a cat need vitamins
A cat on good complete food already gets all the vitamins and taurine it needs. In that case, a vitamin treat is more of a pleasant reward with a small benefit than a therapeutic supplement. It's most useful when a cat eats home-made food or needs coat support during shedding. More in vitamins for dogs and cats: when they're needed.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | vitamin treat, tablets |
| For | cats |
| Active ingredients | taurine, biotin, B vitamins |
| Dosage | up to 4 tablets per kg a day |
| Quantity | 750 tablets |
| Brand | Beaphar, Netherlands |
Pros
- Taurine. Important for a cat's heart and eyes.
- Biotin. For skin, coat and claws.
- B vitamins. B1, B2, B5, B6, B12, PP.
- A treat. Cats eat the tablets happily.
- A big tub. 750 tablets.
- Clear dosage. Based on body weight.
Cons
- Contains milk and sugars. Not for cats intolerant to milk.
- Contains shrimp. At least 4% — relevant for shellfish allergies.
- Not a food. A reward, not the basis of the diet.
- Odd units on the product page. Some vitamins are listed in IU — check the tub.
Ingredients
Milk and dairy products, sugars, minerals, molluscs and crustaceans (shrimp at least 4%), yeasts, meat and animal derivatives, oils and fats. Analysis: protein 8.8%, fat 2.7%, fibre 6.9%, ash 12.3%, moisture 4.4%, calcium 1.7%, phosphorus 1.2%, sodium 0.2%, potassium 0.03%, magnesium 0.01%. Additives per kg: vitamins B1 55 mg, B2 45 mg, B5 55 mg, B6 45 mg, PP 690 mg, plus B12, biotin and taurine.
What taurine and biotin do
Taurine is an amino acid that cats can't make in sufficient amounts and must get from food. It's important for heart muscle and eyesight. Biotin (vitamin H) is involved in skin metabolism and helps maintain a shiny coat and strong claws. B vitamins are needed to metabolise carbohydrates, protein and fat and for the nervous system.
How many to give
The manufacturer recommends no more than 4 tablets per kg of body weight a day. For a 4 kg cat that's up to 16 tablets, but it's better to give a few through the day as rewards — for coming when called or staying calm during brushing or in the carrier. Count the tablets in daily calories, especially if your cat gains weight easily. Fresh water should always be available. More on treats in healthy treats for cats.
Storage
Keep the tub tightly closed somewhere cool and dry so the tablets don't absorb moisture. Store it out of your cat's reach — left to itself, a cat may eat too many.
Who it suits
Cats that love rewards, owners who want treats with a benefit, and cats during shedding as light coat support. For kittens, Beaphar makes Kitty's Junior. If you need a full vitamin complex, see Beaphar Top 10 Cat. All supplements are in the cat vitamins collection.
Verdict
Beaphar Kitty's Taurine + Biotine are vitamin treat tablets for cats with taurine, biotin and B vitamins: cats eat them as rewards and a 750-tablet tub lasts ages. The downsides are milk, sugars and shrimp in the recipe, and alongside complete food they're more of a pleasant bonus than a necessary supplement.
FAQ
How many tablets can I give?
No more than 4 tablets per kg of body weight a day.
What's in them?
Taurine, biotin, B vitamins, dairy products, shrimp and yeast.
How many tablets are in the tub?
750.
Can kittens have them?
For kittens there's Beaphar Kitty's Junior.
Are these vitamins needed with commercial food?
Usually not — they're more of a beneficial reward.
Are they suitable for a shellfish allergy?
No, they contain at least 4% shrimp.
How should I store them?
In the closed tub, somewhere dry and out of your cat's reach.
