Uses of Vitamin EUses of vitamin e supplementation can sometimes be needed. In some dog skin diseases vitamin e use can be of great benefit. Otherwise symptoms of vitamin e deficiency is seldom seen. But, in some situations you have to be aware of the potential deficiency in vitamin e can develop. Use of vitamin e supplementation can help a lot in those situations. Vitamin E supplementation is sometimes needed in Alaskan Sled dogs. The lack of Vitamin E has been thought to cause exertional rhabdomyolysis. The dogs died, and were they were determined to have much lower concentrations of Vitamin E in their tissues. Although not a definitive cause of potentially deadly myopathies, it suggests to make sure that levels of Vitamin E are in the appropriate amounts, especially in dogs that do strenuous activities on a regular basis, as they burn up Vitamin E at a faster rate than non-working dogs. Vitamin E foods are used for cell respiration, forming the membranes of cells, and it aids in fat metabolism. It is also an antioxidant, that shields different hormones from the effects of oxidation. In very active dogs the need of oxidative protection is much bigger compared to less physical active individuals. Especially if lots of fat is added on the dog food. Vitamin E will be used as a protector of the fat added on the food instead of used in the dogs body. Giving lots of omega essential fatty acids, do increase the need of vitamin e to avoid these drastic symptomes of vitamin e deficiency. This extra vitamin e should be the most natural and active alpha-tocopherol. This is the far most efficient. You could also be sure to use vitamin e rich food in order to add extra vitamin. Currently, the recommended amounts of Vitamin E in dogs is 20 IU for each kilogram of a normal diet. Since sled dogs use more Vitamin E, the addition of Vitamin E in sled dogs is worth serious thought.
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