Cats are obligate carnivores with nutritional requirements that differ fundamentally from dogs and humans. Several nutrients that other species can synthesise internally must come from diet in cats: taurine, arachidonic acid, vitamin A as retinol, niacin and arginine. When these are insufficient, serious health problems follow. A comprehensive daily multivitamin formulated specifically for cats fills these gaps in a single daily scoop.
Why taurine is non-negotiable for cats
Taurine is an amino acid that cats cannot synthesise in adequate quantities. It is essential for normal heart function (taurine deficiency directly causes dilated cardiomyopathy in cats), vision (taurine is concentrated in the retina and its deficiency causes progressive retinal degeneration leading to blindness), digestive function (required for bile salt conjugation), and reproductive health. Taurine deficiency caused a major epidemic of feline heart disease in the 1980s before it was identified and corrected in commercial cat food formulations. It remains critical to monitor, particularly in cats fed home-prepared or raw diets.
Lysine and feline herpesvirus
L-lysine is included in the formula. Lysine is an essential amino acid that also plays a role in managing feline herpesvirus, the most common cause of recurring upper respiratory infections and eye conditions in cats exposed as kittens. Lysine supplementation is widely used in veterinary practice as part of herpesvirus management, particularly to reduce the frequency of stress-triggered flare-ups.
Petz Park Multivitamin for Cats
Petz Park Multivitamin for Cats is designed to boost overall health and wellbeing with taurine, essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals. Ingredients per scoop: Calcium 220mg, Lysine 58mg, Arginine 48mg, Methionine 38mg, Taurine 25mg, EPA + DHA 15mg, Vitamin E 8.1mg, Vitamin B3 1.8mg, Vitamin C 1.3mg, Vitamin K1 1.3mg, Vitamin B1 260mcg, Vitamin B2 260mcg, Vitamin B5 260mcg, Vitamin B6 130mcg, Vitamin B9 130mcg, Vitamin B12 130mcg, Biotin 130mcg, Iodine 87mcg, Selenium 7.1mcg, Vitamin A 13 IU, Vitamin D3 13 IU, Fibre, Antioxidant, Fish Flavour. Grain-free. Suitable for any age and breed including kittens. Dosage: 1 scoop daily for cats up to 4kg, 2 scoops daily for cats over 4kg. Made in Australia. Available in Australia, UK and USA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does the cat multivitamin contain taurine when most cat foods already include it?
My cat has been vomiting for years and vets have found no cause. Could taurine deficiency be relevant?
What makes the cat formula completely different from the dog formula?
Is this suitable for kittens?
My cat has feline herpesvirus and gets recurring eye and respiratory infections. Can this help?
Does the fish flavour contain actual fish?
Can I combine this with other Petz Park cat supplements?
What is the correct dosage?
Related Concerns
Also see: General Health and Vitality for Dogs