PETFOOD
MINERAL COMPOUNDS FOR YOUR PRODUCTS
Mineral raw materials for pet food manufacturers
Magnesium, calcium, zinc, iron and other mineral raw materials are essential ingredients in pet food. MAGNESIA has been your reliable supplier of these minerals for more than 40 years. Manufacturers of pet food worldwide trust in our consulting expertise, our fast and transparent order processing and our high product quality. Benefit from being able to use our raw materials seamlessly in your production and provide your products with important technological properties or enrich them with minerals.
Mineral nutrients in animal feed
MAGNESIA minerals guarantee high bioavailability. They are important components for various physiological functions and basic metabolic processes in animals. Mineral compounds can be used as feed materials and feed additives in dry and wet pet food production.
Components in bone and tooth formation
Supports detoxification processes
Regulation of cell functions
Contribution to a functioning immune system
Supporting growth
Osmotic balance of cells
Regulation of the acid-base balance
USE IN DRY FOOD OR WET FOOD:
MINERAL RAW MATERIALS FOR PET FOOD
Minerals for mineral enrichment and as an auxiliary material in production
We can guarantee you the highest possible quality and ideal properties for your production and end products. Get in touch with us and let us advise you individually. We will find the products you need for the production of your pet food from our broad portfolio of mineral compounds.
Magnesium
Magnesium compounds in our portfolio
- Magnesium oxide, magnesium carbonate, magnesium sulphate, magnesium hydroxide, magnesium chloride (other compounds on request)
Application areas
- Magnesium is important for muscle building and function, energy production from food, bone formation, nerve and heart function, stress reduction
Calcium
Calcium compounds in our portfolio
- Calcium oxide, calcium carbonate, calcium chloride, calcium hydroxide, calcium phosphate, calcium sulphate, calcium acetate, calcium ascorbate, calcium gluconate, calcium lactate, calcium propionate (other compounds on request)
Application areas
- Calcium is important for the formation of bones and teeth, muscle contraction, blood clotting, nerve and heart function, enzymatic and hormonal processes
Potassium
Potassium compounds in our portfolio
- Potassium bicarbonate, potassium carbonate, potassium chloride, potassium citrate, potassium gluconate (other compounds on request)
Application areas
- Potassium is important for heart function, muscle contraction, enzymatic processes, regulation of blood pressure, acid-base balance
Sodium
Sodium compounds in our portfolio
- Sodium bicarbonate, sodium carbonate, sodium chloride, sodium sulphate (other compounds on request)
Application areas
- Sodium acts as an electrolyte, regulation of the acid-base balance, growth, muscle contractions, transport of nutrients into the cells and removal of waste products, nerve function
Phosphor
Phosphorus compounds in our portfolio
- PetGo — A sustainable source of phosphorus from Norwegian salmon
- 100g PetGo provides 19g calcium and 9g phosphorus
- Petgo is a “ready to use” straight feeding stuff (fish bone meal) and can be added to the feed
Application areas
- Phosphorus is important for growth, formation of cells, bones and teeth, muscle function, utilization of food components
LEGAL MATTERS:
Manufacturers of high-quality feed and food, food supplements and pharmaceutical products around the world rely on our expertise. In order to ensure the legally compliant quality of our customers’ products, we consistently keep an eye on the applicable standards:
Food Chemicals Codex
VO EG Nr. 767/2009 on the circulation of animal feed
VO EG Nr. 1831/2023 on feed additives
IFS (international standard in the food industry)
LAVES-038274
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FAQ — Frequently asked questions
Minerals play important roles in the animal body. They are crucial for metabolism, bone and dental health, nerve and muscle function, regulation of blood pressure, heart function, and the immune system. The most important minerals include calcium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium, magnesium, iron, zinc, and selenium.
Mineral ingredients can be used in a wide variety of animal feeds, including food for pets such as dogs, cats, small animals, as well as fish or reptiles. These minerals are found in both dry and wet food, BARF (Biologically Appropriate Raw Food), and in supplementary feeds.
Commonly used mineral raw materials in animal feed include: calcium for bone and dental health, phosphorus for supporting energy metabolism, magnesium as an essential component for muscle and nerve function, iron for oxygen transport in the blood, zinc for supporting the immune system and skin health (wound healing), and selenium as an antioxidant.
MAGNESIA is GDP‑, ISO‑, and IFS-certified. The quality of all processes is ensured by our quality management system according to ISO 9001. We are regularly audited by regulatory authorities for the distribution of pharmaceutical active ingredients for human use (GDP). In addition, we are registered as a wholesaler for pet and livestock feed with the Lower Saxony State Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety: LAVES-038274.
The mineral requirement varies depending on the species, age, health status, and reproductive phase of the animal. Macro-elements such as calcium, phosphorus, and magnesium are needed in larger quantities, while trace elements like iron, zinc, and selenium are required in smaller amounts. A balanced supply of minerals is crucial for the health, fertility, and performance of animals.
BARF stands for “Biologically Appropriate Raw Food.”
- When feeding meat without bones, a calcium deficit can occur in the animal.
- For example, an adult 12 kg dog has a daily requirement of 1200 mg of calcium.
- 100g of our product PetGo provides 19g of calcium and 9g of phosphorus.
- PetGo is a “ready to use” single feed (fish bone meal) and can be mixed with food to avoid deficiencies in the BARF sector.