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Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) In Dogs & Cats: Uses, Dosage and Side Effects<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Water-soluble antioxidant, also critical for cross-linking collagen precursors (growth and repair of tissue) and is involved in protein, lipid and carbohydrate metabolism.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Uses of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Vitamin C is used to reduce methaemoglobinaemia associated with paracetamol toxicity.<\/li>\n
Supplemental vitamin C may be required in conditions of increased oxidative stress, in cachexic patients and in those requiring nutritional support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Dose of Vitamin C (Ascorbic acid) in Dogs and Cats<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Dogs, Cats:<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Methaemoglobinaemia:<\/span> 30\u201340 mg\/kg s.c. q6h for 7 treatments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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