there are basically only three supplements i recommend any pet owner that feeds a non-raw diet consider using: fish oil, probiotics, and enzymes. most everything else can come out of a bag or a can - but these things don't process well, hence the need to supplement. (more after jump)
Prozyme is probably the most widely recommended and broadly trusted pure enzyme supplement available. i do not know of one that vets recommend more (many vets sell it). its a go-to for puking problems.
basically the body has to make enzymes on a regular basis to digest food and absorb nutrients. sometimes enzymes can be obtained through eating fresh whole foods, but even those has a limited life (body does not "store" them). processed foods have little to no enzyme value due to heat-processing, etc.
older and less healthy animals often don't manufacture enough enzymes to digest their food properly and without supplementation, they can whither (despite top-quality diets). but in reality, its just good preventative medicine. getting more nutrient absorption out of what you eat is a big bag of win.
well now you know. and we got some here if you need that sort of thing.
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