Hydrate and Thrive: The Importance of Minerals for Active Pets
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Are you keeping your pet hydrated?
Dogs and cats get dehydrated the same way we do—and like with humans, water isn’t always enough.
It’s important to make sure your pets get enough electrolytes, especially after walks, playtime, exercise, and other physical activity.
In this article, we’ll cover common signs of dehydration in pets, as well as how to keep your pet hydrated and energized all year long.
How Do You Know If Your Pet Is Dehydrated?
Your pet can’t tell you what it needs, and signs of dehydration are often subtle. It’s important to watch for the following:
Panting, especially if it persists in a cool environment
Lethargy
Loss of appetite
Decreased skin elasticity (if you pinch your dog or cat’s skin and it stays tented, rather than falling back into place, it’s a sign of dehydration)
Dry or tacky gums
Thick saliva
Excessive drinking, or an empty water bowl
If you notice any of these warning signs, dehydration could be the cause. Check your pet’s water bowl, and consider adding extra minerals to help your pet rehydrate faster and stay hydrated throughout the day.
Active Pets Need Electrolytes
Your pet should always have access to fresh, clean drinking water.
But sometimes water isn’t enough. Dogs and cats get dehydrated easily, particularly during summer months. Pets with long hair, like Golden Retrievers or Maine Coon cats, are especially prone to overheating. They may need extra hydration support year-round.
Active pets also need extra hydration. If you take your dog on long walks or runs, or your cat is outdoors in the heat, you may want to pay special attention to keeping them hydrated.
One of the best ways to hydrate your pet is to add electrolytes to their drinking water.
Dogs and cats don’t sweat the way humans do, which means they don’t lose electrolytes as quickly. However, research shows that electrolyte solutions still make a big difference when it comes to hydration for pets.
In a 2020 study, researchers gave dogs either normal or electrolyte-enhanced water, then took them on a long, outdoor walk in the heat. The dogs who got extra electrolytes had lower core body temperatures and fewer markers of dehydration throughout the walk. [ * ]
A 2017 study found similar results. Working detection dogs were given either normal water, electrolyte-enhanced water, or IV fluids during a hot work day. The dogs who drank electrolyte water stayed hydrated longer and showed fewer dehydration markers throughout the day, compared to the plain water group. [ * ]
Keep Your Pet Hydrated with BEAM Minerals
BEAM Minerals can help keep pets hydrated and energized during walks, playtime, and exercise.
Our Advanced Canine Minerals and Advanced Feline Minerals are made specially for dogs and cats. They’re the same high-quality mineral supplement we offer humans, but at a concentration that gives your pet the amount of electrolytes and other minerals they need.
Our minerals are plant-based and contain no harmful additives or artificial ingredients. All you do is add them to your pet’s water each time you fill the bowl. They provide gentle, effective mineral support all day. They’re also flavorless and colorless, making them perfect for picky eaters.
Keep your pet hydrated all year long with BEAM Minerals.
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FAQs
Can I take BEAM Minerals with my other supplements?
Yes, in fact, BEAM Minerals will enhance the bioavailability of all your other supplements.
What is the difference between Micro-BOOST™ and Electrolyze™?
Electrolyze™ is primarily composed of Fulvic Mineral Complexes . Fulvic complexes are small molecules that provide inter-cellular transport for nutritional elements into the cells and carry bio-waste out of the cells. Fulvic complexes are flavonoids , which provide many benefits in the body.
Micro-BOOST™ is primarily composed of the Humic Mineral Complexes . Humic complexes are large molecules that are extra-cellular, meaning they do not enter the cells but stay outside the cells. They are highly-charged molecules that attract, through their electrical charge, bio-waste, free radicals and heavy metals. They ultimately carry bio-waste out of the body. Thus, we call them “Nature’s Janitor”.
How many milligrams (mg) of an electrolyte (Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Calcium, etc.) is there in BEAM Minerals?
The quantities of each element in BEAM Minerals products are measured in “parts per million” (ppm), rather than the “milligrams” (mg). Here is the information which usually helps to understand the difference:
Milligrams (mg) vs parts per million (ppm)
In comparing our products to other supplements, people want to know how much of an electrolyte is in our products (like potassium, magnesium, sodium, calcium). Usually they are looking for an amount in milligrams (mg).
We have a hard time answering that question, because the electrolytes (and other elements) in BEAM Minerals products are measured in parts per million (ppm). So how can consumers compare?
The answer is a little complex, but here’s the high points.
The electrolytes in BEAM Minerals products are provided in “trace” amounts that are completely dissolved and thus 100% bio-available, immediately introduced into your circulation when you consumed them and will produce and active effect.
When you take a 320mg pill of magnesium, your body is only able utilize about 12-20% of it as it takes some time because your body has to digest it first. Whatever is not dissolved gets processed out of your body.
When you take a capful of liquid Electrolyze™ and/or Micro-BOOST™, you receive approximately 5.22 ppm of magnesium in which 100% of the magnesium is immediately available to your body. In addition, an important to know is that the magnesium in BEAM Minerals products stay in your system much longer building up healthy levels as you continue to take it daily.
