by Alexandra Bastedo
Zinc is one of the most valuable minerals in boosting the immune system. It used to be found in the soil and passed onto the food chain but it is now sadly lacking as most of our fields are overworked and are regularly sprayed with pesticides and chemicals.
An animal with skin or coat problems may well be deficient in zinc and should be given a zinc tablet internally while a zinc ointment can be used externally. Zinc is a bactericide and can be used after surgery or on burns. Zinc also helps to repair tissue and to make the immune system function properly. It should be given as a supplement in all the major canine and feline illnesses including cancer. It is a mineral which should be taken separately from the others and does not need to be taken with food.
copyright Alexandra Bastedo
Alexandra is the founder of the ABC Animal Sanctuary with over 150 animals and birds on www.abcanimalsanctuary.co.uk and is the author of the veterinary recommended “The Healthy Cat” and “The Healthy Dog” books. Signed copies are obtainable from the web site shop.
Donations and adoptions are very much needed for us to continue our work rescuing and rehabilitating abandoned animals.
Alexandra is also the co- founder with the eminent homeopathic vet Mark Elliott of Pet Nutrition Concepts on www.petnutrition.co.uk providing nutritional supplements for pets.
