Oxstrin~Anyone Use It?

Oxstrin Optimized for Cats (42 Capsules) by Nutramax Laboratories Inc.

is a veterinary-exclusive product for cats containing bioactive superoxide dismutase (SOD) and vitamins. The SOD is sourced from a melon extract with 100 IU of SOD activity per capsule. To protect against gastric degradation and to increase the SOD activity, a patented complex of SOD and wheat gluten is used.

Oxstrin Optimized Feline contains a combination of multiple B vitamins along with vitamins A, D, E, and K plus beta-carotene that have been specifically and scientifically formulated for the cat. It is designed to help support the antioxidant and nutritional status of the cat in order to help maintain overall health.

Administration: Adult cats - give 1 capsule daily.

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Originally Posted by otto

I trust Nutra Max, but do not believe in giving healthy cats vitamin supplements. If they are on a good quality food they do not need vitamin supplements.

In addition, too much vitamin A causes toxicity in cats. It is fat soluble, meaning it is stored in fat and builds up. K & D are also fat soluble and at risk for overdosing.

As the other poster said, talk to your vet before giving your cat anything.

I don't think much of a company that would send free samples of supplements through the mail like that. they don't know the health of the cats involved.

If this were me, I would be writing a letter to complain.

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Originally Posted by piikki

Interesting, I was just about to ask same question and found this post. I received a free bottle of Oxstrin from Entirelypets when I bought something else. Did you end up trying it out? I could not find much feedback.

One thing that I was thinking was that when Teppo had UTI and got a B-vitamin shot it seemed to really have a positive effect on his fur. Not that his fur was too lousy but it really 'pimped' it out. (At least I assume it was the B-vitamin not the antibiotics or steroids). Teppo occasionally suffers from some mild fur-skin issues, and if I recall right some of the B-vitamins are connected to skin stuff.

Oxstrin has a bunch of B and I was wondering if Teppo sometimes is lacking some of that from his diet. Maybe someone has used this product, discussed these types of issues with their vet? I have no idea how much is good and how much is too much though. Luckily my bottle is good for another year. I think I will bring it up at next check up - and probably will get a shrug from vet, heh. There probably would not be much harm trying a sprinkle now and then if he is not getting his fair share through diet or somehow needs more.

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