Vitamins and Minerals Home>Animal>Mammals>Dogs>Nutrition>Vitamins and Minerals     Web Pages Vitamins and Mineral Requirements for dogs Vitamin and mineral (macro and micro) requirements for dogs from Burns Pet Nutrition. Nutrience Characteristics and functions of vitamins in the dog. Vitamin K and Antibiotics ProVet pet healthcare information article on antibiotic administration and associated vitamin K deficiency in dogs and cats. Meatless Pups Miss Out on Minerals Article on mineral deficient vegetarian dog diets. Understanding Calcium Reprinted with permission from Ralston Purina Canada. Vitamin C, New forms and new uses in Dogs IG Hawaii pet health information article by L. Phillips Brown, D.V.M. Supplying Minerals - A Question of Source Minerals comprise less than 0.7% of the body, but their dramatic effects on a variety of animal functions make minerals and their balance absolutely essential for proper nutrition.