VITERAL PLUS TABLET

Drools Viteral Plus Chewable Tablets (30-tab pack) by Drools Veterinary Health is a comprehensively formulated multivitamin and multimineral supplement designed to address one of the most critical yet frequently overlooked challenges in companion animal care: nutritional gaps that undermine growth, vitality, immunity, skin integrity, bone health, and reproductive performance across all life stages. Whether your canine companion is a rapidly developing puppy with high micronutrient demands, an adult dog managing the stresses of an active lifestyle, or a senior feline friend whose absorption efficiency has declined with age, Viteral Plus delivers a clinically calibrated blend of thirteen essential vitamins and minerals in a single, palatable, meat-flavoured chewable tablet. Animeal is proud to offer Drools Viteral Plus Chewable Tablets (30-tab pack) to pet parents who understand that optimal nutrition goes far beyond the bowl.

Vitamin A 1,100 IU per tablet: Retinol (Vitamin A) is a fat-soluble vitamin that plays an indispensable role in maintaining the structural and functional integrity of epithelial tissues, including the skin, ocular surface, and mucosal linings of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tracts. At the cellular level, retinoic acid binds to nuclear receptors (RAR and RXR) to regulate gene expression governing cell differentiation and proliferation. Adequate Vitamin A is critical for rhodopsin synthesis in the retina, directly supporting night vision and overall ocular health. In the skin, it promotes keratinocyte turnover, reinforces the epidermal barrier, and supports a glossy, healthy coat.

Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)110 IU per tablet: Vitamin D3 is the biologically active form of Vitamin D in dogs and cats, functioning as a steroid hormone rather than a conventional vitamin. Following hydroxylation in the liver and kidneys to its active form (1,25-dihydroxycholecalciferol or calcitriol), it binds to the Vitamin D receptor (VDR) in intestinal enterocytes to upregulate calcium and phosphorus absorption from the gut. At the renal level, calcitriol stimulates reabsorption of calcium, maintaining serum calcium homeostasis essential for neuromuscular function and skeletal mineralisation. Vitamin D3 deficiency in growing animals leads to rickets and impaired bone development.

Vitamin E (Tocopherol) 2.5 mg per tablet: Alpha-tocopherol is the primary lipid-soluble antioxidant in mammalian physiology, functioning by intercepting and neutralising reactive oxygen species (ROS) within cell membranes before they can initiate peroxidative chain reactions in membrane phospholipids. In the skin, Vitamin E reinforces the structural integrity of the dermal layers, supports wound healing, and helps maintain the hydrolipidic film that protects against transepidermal water loss. In conjunction with Zinc, it plays a central role in preserving dermal health and reducing oxidative inflammation in skin conditions.

Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 0.2 mg per tablet: Thiamine serves as the essential cofactor for pyruvate dehydrogenase and alpha-ketoglutarate dehydrogenase, two mitochondrial enzyme complexes at the heart of aerobic energy metabolism. By facilitating the conversion of pyruvate to acetyl-CoA and supporting the citric acid cycle, Thiamine is fundamental to ATP generation in neural and cardiac tissues, which are uniquely dependent on continuous glucose oxidation. Thiamine deficiency manifests as neurological dysfunction, muscle weakness, and impaired cardiovascular performance.

Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 0.5 mg per tablet: Riboflavin is the precursor to the coenzymes flavin mononucleotide (FMN) and flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD), which function as electron carriers in the mitochondrial electron transport chain and in numerous oxidative-reduction reactions essential to cellular energy production. Riboflavin is also critical for the regeneration of glutathione, the body's primary intracellular antioxidant. In its absence, pets develop symptoms including growth retardation, photosensitivity, and inflammatory skin lesions.

Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)0.22 mg per tablet: Pyridoxal phosphate, the active form of Vitamin B6, is the cofactor for over 100 enzymatic reactions in mammals, the majority of which involve amino acid metabolism, transamination, and neurotransmitter synthesis. It is essential for the biosynthesis of serotonin, dopamine, and GABA, neurotransmitters that regulate mood, appetite, and neurological function. Vitamin B6 also participates in haemoglobin synthesis and immune cell proliferation, making it an important contributor to both neurological and haematological health.

Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 4 mcg per tablet: Cyanocobalamin is an essential cofactor for two key enzymatic processes: the conversion of homocysteine to methionine (via methionine synthase) and the conversion of methylmalonyl-CoA to succinyl-CoA (via methylmalonyl-CoA mutase). These reactions are fundamental to DNA synthesis, myelin sheath maintenance, red blood cell maturation, and mitochondrial energy production. Viteral Plus includes higher-than-standard concentrations of Vitamin B12, specifically to counter the anaemia and neurological compromise that arise from B12 depletion during parasitic infections.

Folic Acid 0.04 mg per tablet: Folic acid (Vitamin B9) is converted to tetrahydrofolate (THF) in vivo, which functions as a methyl group donor in one-carbon transfer reactions central to nucleotide biosynthesis and DNA replication. Adequate folate is critical for normal cell division and erythropoiesis, and its deficiency is a primary driver of megaloblastic anaemia in parasitic infections. Folic acid also works synergistically with Vitamin B12 to regulate homocysteine levels, supporting cardiovascular integrity and fetal neural development in breeding animals.

Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 2 mg per tablet: Pantothenic acid is a structural component of Coenzyme A (CoA), which participates in over 70 enzymatic reactions involving the metabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids, and amino acids. CoA is indispensable for the synthesis of steroid hormones, neurotransmitters, and haemoglobin, and for the acetylation reactions required in normal adrenal gland function. Vitamin B5 also supports the synthesis of epithelial skin cells, contributing to coat health and the repair of skin lesions.

Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3, Niacin) 2.25 mg per tablet: Nicotinamide is a precursor to the coenzymes NAD+ and NADP+, which are the primary hydride-transfer agents in cellular redox reactions across virtually every metabolic pathway including glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and fatty acid oxidation. NAD+ also plays a pivotal role in DNA repair via its involvement in poly(ADP-ribose) polymerase (PARP) activity. In dermatology, nicotinamide reinforces the skin barrier, reduces transepidermal water loss, and supports anti-inflammatory pathways in the skin, contributing to improved coat condition and reduced irritation.

Phosphorus 80 mg per tablet: Phosphorus is the second most abundant mineral in the body, with approximately 85% residing in bone as hydroxyapatite in combination with calcium. Beyond its structural role in the skeleton, phosphorus is integral to the phosphate backbone of DNA and RNA, to ATP and ADP as the primary currency of cellular energy transfer, and to phospholipid bilayers that constitute all cell membranes. Its careful balance with Vitamin D3 and calcium in this formulation reflects the physiological interdependence of these three nutrients in maintaining optimal bone mineral density.

Iron 6.75 mg per tablet: Iron is the central atom of the haem prosthetic group in haemoglobin and myoglobin, enabling reversible oxygen binding and transport to tissues throughout the body. It is also a critical component of cytochrome enzymes in the mitochondrial electron transport chain. The elevated concentration of Iron in Viteral Plus specifically targets the iron-deficiency anaemia that commonly develops in pets suffering from parasitic infections such as hookworm infestations, where chronic blood loss rapidly depletes iron stores and compromises erythropoiesis.

Zinc 2.5 mg per tablet: Zinc is an essential cofactor for over 300 enzymes involved in nucleic acid synthesis, protein metabolism, cellular signalling, and antioxidant defence. In the skin, zinc is a key regulator of keratinocyte differentiation, wound healing, and the control of sebaceous gland activity. It works in concert with Vitamin E to maintain skin integrity and resist oxidative damage to dermal structures. Zinc also plays a critical role in immune cell development and function, and in the regulation of testosterone and reproductive hormone synthesis, making it particularly relevant to supporting fertility and fetal development in breeding animals.