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US brand names:Zinc Sulfate, Zinc Gluconate, Zinc Methionine
Essential cofactor for 300+ enzymes. Required for immune function, wound healing, DNA synthesis, and skin/coat health. Induces metallothionein which binds copper.
Used for zinc-responsive dermatosis (Huskies, Malamutes) and copper storage hepatopathy (blocks copper absorption). GI upset common — give with food. Zinc toxicity causes hemolytic anemia.
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