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Important for the water and electrolyte balance

"Important for water and electrolyte balance" usually refers to electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and chloride. These minerals play a central role in regulating your dog's water balance and nerve and muscle activity.

Electrolytes help to regulate the water balance in the body's cells. This means that they influence how much water remains in the cells and also how it is distributed between the cells. A balanced amount of electrolytes ensures that the cells do not absorb too much or too little water, which is vital as both dehydration and overhydration can cause serious health problems in dogs.

Additionally, electrolytes are crucial for the transmission of nerve signals and muscle contraction. When your dog is moving or even just breathing, electrolytes are in play to support these basic bodily functions.

A balanced diet that contains the right amount and ratio of electrolytes is therefore essential to keep your dog healthy and optimally support his bodily functions.

Overview

Chemistry Hormone can have effects on the nervous system Can help regulate blood pressure Important for the water and electrolyte balance
Aldosterone
Essential nutrient Promotes bone growth Common ingredient in dog food Helps with the formation of tooth substance Can improve the absorption of nutrients Mineral substance Source of calcium Source of phosphate Supports bone and tooth structure Important for the water and electrolyte balance Important for cell health Important for metabolic processes Food supplements
Calcium phosphate