Beaphar Laveta Super, 50 ml is a liquid supplement to improve dogs' coat condition from the Dutch brand Beaphar. According to the manufacturer, it promotes a quick, healthy moult, prevents loss of healthy hair and dandruff, relieves itchy skin and improves the coat's appearance. It contains vitamins A, D3, E and PP, a B-vitamin complex and L-carnitine. It's mixed into food or drinking water and suits dogs of all ages.
How the ingredients work
Vitamin B1 is needed for carbohydrate metabolism, B2 for energy production, biosynthesis and skin health, B5 helps transport fatty acids, B6 is involved in amino acid, sugar and fat metabolism, and B12 in fat and carbohydrate metabolism, helping prevent anaemia. Vitamin E neutralises free radicals, vitamin PP helps restore energy and vitamin A is important for skin renewal. According to the manufacturer, L-carnitine strengthens muscles and supports the heart. When vitamins are actually needed is covered in vitamins for dogs and cats: when they're needed.
Ingredients
The base is sugar and fats. Analysis: protein 0.94%, fat 14%, ash 1.3%, moisture 81%. Per litre: vitamin A 1,000,000 IU, B1 260 mg, B2 660 mg, B5 2,600 mg, B6 290 mg, B12 6,800 mcg, D3 800 IU, E 6,000 mg, PP 2,900 mg, L-carnitine 6,000 mg, preservatives. Note that it contains no biotin and no omega-3 fatty acids.
Key specs
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| For | dogs of all ages |
| Purpose | shedding, coat, dandruff, itching |
| Vitamins | A, D3, E, PP, B1, B2, B5, B6, B12 |
| Also contains | L-carnitine |
| Form | liquid, dosed in drops |
| Course | 1 month |
| Volume | 50 ml |
Pros
- Liquid form. No need to coax your dog into taking a tablet.
- Precise dosing. Drops by weight — easy even for the tiniest dogs.
- A broad vitamin range. A full B complex plus A, D3, E and PP.
- L-carnitine. For muscles and the heart.
- For all ages. Suitable for puppies and senior dogs alike.
- A short course. Just 1 month.
Cons
- No biotin or omega-3. These are what the coat most often needs.
- Sugar and fat base. Diabetic or overweight dogs only after consultation.
- A lot of vitamin A. Don't combine with other vitamin A supplements without a vet.
- May not last for a big dog. At 44 drops a day, a 50 ml bottle may not cover a month's course.
How to give it
Shake the bottle well. The daily dose depends on the dog's weight: up to 2.5 kg — 5 drops, 2.5–5 kg — 7 drops, 5–10 kg — 11 drops, 10–30 kg — 22 drops, 30–80 kg — 44 drops. Mix into food or drinking water and change the food and water every day. The recommended course is 1 month. If the dog is in poor condition, the dose can be tripled, but for no more than 7 days in a row.
Coat and shedding: an all-round approach
A beautiful coat needs three things: a complete diet, fatty acids and regular grooming. If biotin is what's needed, see Canina Biotin Forte; for omega-3, see Dolfos Dolvit Omega. Brush your dog more often during shedding — tips in autumn shedding in dogs and cats and caring for your dog's coat at home. With itching, bald patches or scratching, rule out fleas and allergies with a vet first.
Who it suits
Dogs of any age with prolonged or heavy shedding, a dull coat and dandruff, especially those that won't take tablets. More supplements are in the vitamins and mineral supplements section.
Verdict
Beaphar Laveta Super is a convenient liquid vitamin for coat and shedding: precise dosing in drops, a B complex, vitamins A, D3, E and PP and L-carnitine, and just a one-month course. The downsides are no biotin or omega-3, a sugar and fat base and high vitamin A, so don't combine it with other vitamins without a vet's advice.
FAQ
How many drops should I give?
Up to 2.5 kg — 5, 2.5–5 kg — 7, 5–10 kg — 11, 10–30 kg — 22, 30–80 kg — 44 drops a day.
How should I give it?
Mix into food or drinking water after shaking the bottle.
How long is the course?
The recommended course is 1 month.
Can the dose be increased?
If the dog is in poor condition, it can be tripled, but for no more than 7 days in a row.
Does it contain biotin?
No, there's no biotin in it.
Can puppies have it?
Yes, it's for dogs of all ages.
Can cats have it?
No, Laveta Super is designed for dogs.
