Boost Your Dog’s Immune Health with Essential Minerals

Can minerals support your dog’s immune system?

According to recent research, the answer is yes!

A high-quality mineral supplement is a great way to boost your dog’s immune function. The right minerals can help your dog fight off illness and stay healthy and happy. Minerals can also ease other immune issues, like allergies and joint pain.

Here’s a look at how minerals support your dog’s immune function, and how to ensure your dog is getting the nutrients it needs

How Minerals Support Your Dog’s Immune System

Your dog’s immune system needs a variety of minerals to function properly. Minerals keep things balanced. They ensure your dog’s immune system protects against infection without overreacting to harmless substances (like in seasonal allergies). Minerals also reduce autoimmune responses that cause problems like joint pain.

Here’s some of the research on minerals and canine immunity:

• In a 2017 study, giving dogs boron and calcium reduced inflammation and joint damage from arthritis . [ * ] Dogs given minerals also stood up more easily from a lying position, suggesting a decrease in joint pain.

• A 2020 study found that zinc supplements improved immune function by increasing dogs’ T cells—the immune cells that fight infectious bacteria and viruses. [ * ]

• A 2021 study found that feeding dogs a selenium supplement decreased inflammation and improved overall immune function . [* ] Selenium is a powerful antioxidant, and is especially important for inflammatory problems like allergies or joint pain.

• A 2023 study found that supplementing dog food with chromium helped increase several types of protective immune cells . [ * ]

Dogs require 12 different minerals to stay healthy, and more than half of them are involved in immunity. Your dog needs a wide spectrum of nutrients to keep their immune system strong.

The Best Minerals for Your Dog

It’s important to make sure your dog gets the right type of minerals.

A 2024 review notes that organic minerals—minerals bound to carbon—are best for improving dogs’ immunity . [ * ]

Dogs given inorganic minerals had a lower immune response when introduced to a pathogen, compared to dogs given an organic mineral supplement. The reason is likely that organic minerals reach cells faster and are easier to digest.

At BEAM Minerals, we offer organic Canine Minerals specially formulated for dogs. They come in a convenient, flavorless liquid form, which makes them easy to add to your dog’s water or food. They’re perfect for picky eaters!

Our Canine Minerals contain the complete spectrum of minerals dogs need. They’re the same high-quality minerals we offer for people, adjusted to meet the nutritional demands of your pet.

If you want to give your dog a little extra love and support, consider adding our Canine Minerals to your daily feeding routine. It’s the perfect way to ensure your dog looks and feels its best.