Brewer's Yeast for Cats: A Wholesome Supplement for Optimal Well-Being?
Just like humans, cats can also benefit from food supplements under certain circumstances. The ingredients that are used in food supplements for cats include brewer's yeast, among other things.
Below we will explain why brewer's yeast is so healthy for cats and where this wholesome ingredient comes from.
Brewer's yeast for cats – the main points at a glance
- Brewer's yeast is a by-product from breweries that contains many important nutrients.
- Brewer's yeast can for example support the condition of cats' fur and skin and strengthen their immune system.
- Brewer's yeast is low in fat and free from cholesterol and sugar.
- In the correct dosage, brewer's yeast is usually well tolerated by most cats.
- You can find various food supplements for cats in our range which also contain brewer's yeast.
What is brewer's yeast?
Brewer's yeast is actually a by-product of beer brewing. It is filtered out of most types of beer in order to increase the shelf life of the beverage. Irrespective of this, it has been known for centuries that the single-celled yeast fungus promotes health and well-being in many ways. In ancient times brewer's yeast was used to treat skin conditions, just to name one.
Today, many people use it to naturally improve their general well-being in and to counteract diarrhoea and hair loss. Furthermore, an increasing number of pet owners are turning to brewer's yeast as a food supplement in order to promote the well-being of their dogs and cats.
Why brewer's yeast is a good choice for cats
Brewer's yeast is a 100% natural product and packed with nutrients. It contains antioxidants, B vitamins, magnesium, iron and other minerals as well as amino acids.
The high content of nutrients makes brewer's yeast a good choice for cats, from which the four-legged friends can benefit in many ways. The B vitamins contained in brewer's yeast for example are important for the formation of cells and for activating the immune system and metabolism.
Amino acids are indispensable building blocks for the body's cells, antioxidants help to prevent the damage caused by so-called free radicals and minerals are also vital for a well functioning organism.
In what circumstances can brewer's yeast help?
Due to its high nutrient content, supplementing a cat's diet with brewer's yeast is recommended for a wide range of health problems.
Cats can benefit from brewer's yeast in particular when suffering from the following conditions:
- Skin and coat problems
- An out of balance gut microbiota
- A weakened immune system
Brewer's yeast for cats with skin and coat problems
Skin and coat problems are one of the most common reasons for administering brewer's yeast to cats. Thanks to the high biotin, zinc and folic acid content, brewer's yeast can make a valuable contribution to the condition of the animals' skin and coat. In addition to alleviating itching, hair loss and dandruff, it can also support cats' change of coat.
Brewer's yeast to promote cats' gut microbiota
A cat's gut microbiota can become imbalanced due to various reasons, such as illness or a course of antibiotics. Since a damaged gut microbiota can affect the animal's health negatively in many ways, it is important to support it in a suitable way if necessary. Brewer's yeast can help in this case as a probiotic to restore the intestinal microbiota.
Brewer's yeast for cats with a weakened immune system
Your cat's immune system protects its organism from pathogens and, if well functioning, keeps the four-legged friend healthy. However, if the body's defences are weakened, they can no longer optimally fulfil their task. As a consequence, your cat is more prone to disease and recovery is compromised. Thanks to its high content of B vitamins, brewer's yeast can help to stimulate your cat's metabolism and to kick-start the four-legged friend's immune system.
Does brewer's yeast cause side effects?
In general you can assume that your cat will tolerate brewer's yeast well. However, it can occasionally cause diarrhoea or flatulence at first. Once the cat is used to the new source of nutrients, the initial symptoms usually subside on their own.
Our products with brewer's yeast for cats
Our aim is to optimally support cat owners to care for their four-legged friends in the best possible way. For this purpose we work closely with an expert team of vets and nutritionists when we develop a new product.
Our range consists of food supplements for cats that contain brewer's yeast in addition to other natural ingredients.
Our products with brewer's yeast for cats include:
- Shiimun Immun to support the body's defences
- Shiimun Skin for cats with skin and coat problems
- Shiimun Vitalizer to promote fertility
- Shiimun Calm for anxious and nervous cats
We use real brewer's yeast
We only want to offer our customers high-quality products. For this reason we attach particular importance to the quality of the selected raw ingredients. We use genuine brewer's yeast from breweries that stick to the rules of the German Purity Law. You can therefore rest assured that your cat will optimally benefit from the positive attributes of the brewer's yeast in our products.
Our conclusion on the subject of brewer's yeast for cats
Brewer's yeast is an excellent source of many essential nutrients not only for humans, but also for cats. Its purpose as an ingredient in our food supplements is to strengthen the immune system and to alleviate skin and coat problems.
As cats usually tolerate brewer's yeast well, it is definitely worth trying and testing the nutrient-rich natural product and to support your four-legged friend with the corresponding products from our range.