This is because their bodies cant absorb it well
Vitamin B12 supplementation can be an important part of treatment for dogs with any of these conditions: Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) Surgeries that shorten bowel length Cancer of the intestinal tract Familial cobalamin deficiency (a genetic condition) Eating a vegan diet that isnt designed by a veterinary nutritionist Veterinarians will routinely run blood tests to check a dogs vitamin B12 levels after they have diagnosed any of these health problems or if the dog has symptoms that fit with a vitamin B12 deficiency
B12 shots for malabsorption or dietary restriction Vegans, vegetarians, older adults, and people with GI conditions (Crohn's disease, celiac disease, pernicious anemia) commonly have inadequate B12 absorption
Vitamin B-12 is an essential nutrient that supports various bodily functions, such as red blood cell production, nervous system health, and fat and protein metabolism
10 CDCVaccine administration: subcutaneous route (angle/site
While AHK-Cu specific skin studies are limited, the shared mechanisms suggest similar benefits