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ALGAE_IODINE_VARIABILITY in dog and cat diets

A short guide to the role of ALGAE_IODINE_VARIABILITY in dog and cat nutrition.

This is not a single brand problem. Iodine supplements based on algae, including kelp algae, naturally vary in iodine content from batch to batch.

The result is influenced by, among others: algae species and age of the thalli, place and depth of collection, season and method of drying. Therefore, it is safest to copy the value from the packaging of a specific supplement.

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