Benefits of Oral Supplements Limitations of Oral Supplements Comparing Treatment Effectiveness Clinical studies demonstrate both methods effectively treat vitamin B12 deficiency when appropriately selected for individual patient needs
Patients should be informed of the pros and cons of oral versus parenteral therapy, and regardless of the form of treatment, those with pernicious anemia or malabsorption should be reminded of the need for lifelong replacement
Particularly important for those on acid-blocking medications, metformin, vegetarians, or patients with gastritis
We do not encourage use of medications prescribed for human use in pets without first consulting with a primary care veterinarian
B12 injections are clinically indicated for specific patient groups with confirmed deficiency or malabsorption conditions
B12 deficiency causes fatigue, anemia, and neurologic symptoms, and is more common in older adults, vegans, and those with malabsorption conditions