Silica for dogs often contains minerals and sediments with a high silicon content. Silicon is particularly useful as a building material for bones, cartilage and collagenous connective tissue. In other words, silicon supports your four-legged friend's musculoskeletal system. Silica for dogs contains around 25 percent silicon, although the term "silica" is not precisely defined. Real silica for dogs and humans is obtained from diatoms. Its effect on nails, hair or connective tissue is controversial, as no deficiency symptoms have been reported to date. This raises the question of whether silica for dogs is necessary.
We at Haustierkost.de see silica for dogs primarily as a supplementary feed . In this respect, you can, for example, feed silica with PerNaturam Komplement ® . Your dog will absorb many nutrients and vital substances in this mix anyway. In addition, the silicon from the silica could also help your dog to build bones, joints and cartilage. If necessary, you can of course look for alternatives in the BARF shop . In addition to BARF dog food, you can get numerous supplements here as well as fruit and vegetables whose positive effects have been proven.
