Canina Cat-Mineral, 150 tablets (75 g) is a mineral complex for cats. According to the description, daily use provides calcium and phosphorus for bones, joints, muscles and teeth, plus trace elements and vitamins for metabolism, stamina and vitality. Seaweed supports coat pigmentation, while yeast stimulates appetite and benefits digestion. Ingredients: yeast, calcium carbonate, calcium sodium magnesium sulphate, seaweed meal, monocalcium phosphate and sodium chloride. Per kilogram: vitamin A 320,000 IU, D3 7000 IU, E 180 mg and copper 91 mg. The dosage is 5–8 tablets a day depending on the cat's size.
Doubling the dose and an error in the card
According to the card, the dose can be doubled for pregnant cats and "during feeding with wet food". The phrase about wet food looks like a mistranslation: doubling usually applies to pregnancy and lactation, that is, nursing kittens. Wet food in itself is no reason to give more minerals. If your cat is pregnant or nursing, discuss the regime with your vet.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | mineral supplement, tablets |
| For | cats |
| Minerals | calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, copper |
| Also contains | seaweed, yeast |
| Vitamins | A, D3, E |
| Dosage | 5–8 tablets a day |
| Pack size | 150 tablets, 75 g |
Pros
- Calcium and phosphorus. For bones and teeth.
- Seaweed. For a rich coat colour.
- Yeast. Makes the tablets tasty and supports appetite.
- Vitamins A, D3, E. Help mineral absorption.
- Composition listed. The mineral sources are named.
- 150 tablets. Lasts almost a month at the maximum dose.
Cons and what to watch
- Translation error. "Double during feeding with wet food" probably means lactation.
- Magnesium and calcium. For cats prone to urinary stones, only with a vet's permission.
- Not needed on complete food. The minerals there are already balanced.
- No mineral amounts. The shares of calcium, phosphorus and magnesium are not given.
Who needs minerals
A mineral supplement makes sense when a cat eats home-made food — boneless meat is high in phosphorus and low in calcium, and without a supplement the balance is upset. Another case is pregnancy and nursing kittens, when the need for calcium rises sharply. A cat on a good complete food does not need extra minerals, and they may even do harm. More in vitamins for dogs and cats: when they are needed.
Caution with urinary stones
The recipe contains magnesium and calcium — minerals involved in forming urinary stones. If your cat has had struvite, oxalate or crystals in its urine, or if it is neutered and drinks little, do not give the supplement without your vet's approval. Prevention is covered in urinary stones in cats: diet and prevention.
How to give it
Thanks to the yeast, many cats eat the tablets like treats. You can split the daily dose into two servings or crush the tablets into a small portion of wet food. Start with a lower dose and see how your cat tolerates the supplement.
Vitamins and minerals together
Canina also makes a multivitamin complex, Canina Cat-Vitamin. The two complement each other, but vitamins A and D3 are in both products, so if you give them together, agree the total dose with your vet.
Storage
Keep the tub closed in a dry place out of reach of children and animals. Yeast tablets absorb moisture, so do not leave the pack open.
Water
With any mineral supplement it is especially important that your cat drinks enough. Put out several water bowls or a fountain — this lowers the risk of crystals forming in the urine. The right amount is in how much water a cat should drink.
Who it suits
The complex suits cats on home-made diets and pregnant or nursing cats, as agreed with a vet. It does not suit cats prone to urinary stones without a consultation. Other supplements are in our cat vitamins collection.
Verdict
Canina Cat-Mineral is a yeast-based mineral complex for cats: calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, seaweed, vitamins A, D3 and E and copper, 5–8 tablets a day. The downsides are the translation error in the double-dose guidance, the missing mineral amounts, and the fact that cats prone to urinary stones or on complete food do not need it without a vet's advice.
FAQ
How many tablets should I give?
5–8 a day depending on the cat's size.
Can the dose be doubled?
According to the card, for pregnant and nursing cats; discuss the regime with your vet.
What is in it?
Yeast, calcium carbonate, calcium sodium magnesium sulphate, seaweed, monocalcium phosphate, salt, vitamins A, D3, E and copper.
Can a cat with urinary stones take it?
Only with your vet's approval.
Is it needed on dry food?
Usually not, if the food is complete.
Why seaweed?
For pigmentation, that is, a rich coat colour.
How many tablets are in the tub?
150, with a total weight of 75 g.
