The Pet Health & Nutrition Center Q&AAnswer
Dec 05, 2022 - 03:03 PM
Yes, some supplements we recommend to be taken away from meals - usually before a meal is best. This is because food and/or digestion can interfere with their effectiveness. However, you can't put your life on hold to give your pet supplements so you have to do the best you can. Cell salts can be given 10 or 15 minutes before or after meals, but when you are busy 5 minutes will suffice. It is better that your dog or cat gets their supplement or remedy than not at all. In the list that you mentioned in your question the only supplement/remedy that has to be given sufficiently away from meals to be effective is the Systemic Enzymes - at least 30 minutes prior to meals or two hours after a meal. This is because the enzymes will work on the food if given sooner instead of entering the bloodstream to work their magic. The other supplements/remedies you mentioned are better if given ways from meals, but not mandatory, 10 or 15 minutes is fine but 5 minutes in a crunch or even added to food is okay as well.
