MaxiLyte Electrolyte Powder for Dogs & Cats

MaxiLyte is a nutritional electrolyte and rehydration supplement from SafriPharma, specially formulated to support fluid balance, muscle function and recovery in dogs and cats. Containing a proprietary blend of essential salts, sugars, L-carnitine and taurine, this water-soluble powder provides nutritional support during periods of increased activity, physical exertion and recovery.

Developed for working, showing and highly active dogs and cats, MaxiLyte combines sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium compounds with nutrients involved in normal muscular and cardiac function.

Simply mix the recommended amount into fresh drinking water to provide a convenient electrolyte supplement.

Key Features and Benefits

• Electrolyte support: Contains sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium carbonate and magnesium citrate.
• Supports rehydration: Helps replenish dietary electrolytes during periods of increased fluid and mineral requirements.
• L-carnitine enriched: Provides nutritional support for normal energy metabolism and muscle function.
• Contains taurine: Supports normal heart function, particularly important for cats.
• Added glucose and dextrose: Provides readily available carbohydrate energy.
• Suitable for dogs and cats: Developed for active, working and showing pets.
• Easy to prepare: Water-soluble powder mixed directly into fresh drinking water.
• Useful during recovery: Provides supplementary nutrition when advised for animals recovering from certain health conditions.

Electrolyte Support for Active Dogs and Cats

Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electrical charge when dissolved in body fluids.

They play important roles in maintaining normal hydration, nerve signalling, muscle contraction and fluid balance.

Dogs and cats continuously regulate electrolyte levels through their food, drinking water and normal bodily processes.

However, strenuous activity, increased fluid loss and certain health conditions may increase the need for nutritional support.

MaxiLyte contains sodium chloride and potassium chloride, two important electrolyte sources involved in maintaining normal fluid distribution and muscle function.

It also provides calcium carbonate and magnesium citrate, which supply minerals involved in normal physiological processes.

Although MaxiLyte supports electrolyte intake, pets with significant dehydration, persistent vomiting or diarrhoea may require veterinary treatment rather than an oral nutritional supplement alone.

Sodium and Potassium for Fluid Balance

Sodium and potassium are essential electrolytes involved in regulating the movement of water between the body’s cells and surrounding fluids.

Sodium Chloride

Sodium contributes to normal fluid balance and nerve signalling.

It is also involved in the movement of water and other substances across cell membranes.

MaxiLyte provides at least 87mg of sodium chloride per gram of powder.

Potassium Chloride

Potassium is important for normal muscle contraction, nerve function and heart rhythm.

MaxiLyte provides at least 58mg of potassium chloride per gram of powder.

These electrolyte sources help support normal physiological functions when used in appropriate amounts.

L-Carnitine for Energy and Muscle Function

MaxiLyte contains a minimum of 50mg of L-carnitine per gram.

L-carnitine is an amino-acid-derived compound involved in transporting long-chain fatty acids into mitochondria, where they can be used for energy production.

This makes it relevant to normal energy metabolism and muscle function.

SafriPharma includes L-carnitine in MaxiLyte to provide additional nutritional support for active dogs and cats during periods of exercise and recovery.

It should not be regarded as a treatment for muscle injury or a replacement for suitable nutrition, rest and veterinary care.

Taurine for Heart Health

Taurine is an important nutrient involved in several normal bodily functions, including cardiac function, vision and cellular processes.

Cats have a particular dietary requirement for taurine because their ability to produce sufficient amounts is limited.

MaxiLyte contains at least 40mg of taurine per gram of powder.

The inclusion of taurine provides additional nutritional support alongside the electrolyte and energy-related ingredients.

MaxiLyte should be used as a supplement to, rather than a replacement for, a complete and balanced dog or cat food.

When Can MaxiLyte Be Used?

Working and Active Dogs

Dogs participating in physically demanding activities may have increased requirements for water and electrolytes.

MaxiLyte can provide supplementary electrolyte nutrition during periods of increased activity when appropriate.

Showing and Competition Animals

Travelling, unfamiliar environments and demanding schedules may disrupt normal feeding and drinking routines.

MaxiLyte offers a convenient way to provide an electrolyte supplement during these periods.

Dogs and Cats Recovering from Illness

Some animals recovering from illness may require additional nutritional support.

MaxiLyte may be suitable in selected situations under veterinary guidance.

Pets experiencing dehydration from diarrhoea or vomiting need appropriate assessment, because oral supplementation alone may not adequately replace their fluid losses.

Warm Weather and Increased Activity

During hot weather, dogs and cats depend on adequate hydration to maintain normal body function.

MaxiLyte may offer additional electrolyte nutrition where appropriate, but it does not prevent heatstroke.

Always provide unrestricted access to plain drinking water, shade and a cool resting environment.

MaxiLyte Composition

According to SafriPharma, MaxiLyte contains the following ingredients at the specified minimum concentrations:

Ingredient	Amount per gram
Sodium Chloride	87mg minimum
Potassium Chloride	58mg minimum
Calcium Carbonate	35mg minimum
Calcium Silicate	20mg minimum
Magnesium Citrate	10mg minimum
L-Carnitine	50mg minimum
Taurine	40mg minimum

The manufacturer also confirms that MaxiLyte contains glucose and dextrose.

The precise quantities of glucose and dextrose are not specified in the published composition.

MaxiLyte Mixing and Feeding Instructions

Manufacturer’s recommendation: Mix 25g of MaxiLyte powder with 500ml of fresh water daily.

Preparation Instructions

1. Measure 25g of MaxiLyte powder.
2. Add the powder to 500ml of fresh, clean drinking water.
3. Mix thoroughly until dissolved.
4. Offer the prepared mixture according to the manufacturer’s directions and your veterinarian’s advice.
5. Discard any unused prepared water after 24 hours.
6. Prepare a fresh mixture daily.

Always keep plain, fresh drinking water available separately.

Do not force your pet to consume the prepared mixture or increase the concentration without veterinary instructions.

Important: SafriPharma does not provide a separate bodyweight-based daily dosage on its published product page. Follow the current packaging and consult your veterinarian if your pet has particular fluid or electrolyte requirements.

Important Information for Diabetic Pets

MaxiLyte contains glucose and dextrose.

For this reason, SafriPharma advises that the product may not be suitable for diabetic dogs or cats.

Consult your veterinarian before using MaxiLyte in an animal with diabetes.

Veterinary advice is also important for animals with kidney disease, heart conditions or other disorders requiring careful fluid or electrolyte management.

Do not combine MaxiLyte with other electrolyte supplements without professional guidance.

Other Hydration and Digestive Supplements at Keen Pets

Alternative Electrolyte Supplements

For another electrolyte-support option, explore Pro Lyte With Glutamine 10x20g Sachets.

Pro Lyte contains electrolytes, glucose, glutamine and probiotics and is formulated for nutritional support during digestive disturbances and recovery.

Keen Pets also stocks Darrow’s Solution 2.5L, an oral glucose-electrolyte concentrate with its own specific dilution and feeding instructions.

These products have different formulations and must not be mixed together unless recommended by a veterinarian.

Digestive Support for Dogs and Cats

For pets needing support for beneficial intestinal bacteria, MaxiFlora Paste 60ml combines probiotics, prebiotics and other digestive-supporting ingredients.

Another option from the SafriPharma range is MaxiFlora 250g, a powder containing probiotics, prebiotics, L-glutamine and kaolin.

Keen Pets also offers Protexin Soluble, a multi-strain probiotic powder for supporting normal intestinal microflora.

For pets with digestive disturbances, Diomec Plus Paste for Cats & Dogs is another gastrointestinal-support product.

These products provide different forms of nutritional or digestive support. Select supplements according to your pet’s actual needs and veterinary recommendations.

Safety and Precautions

• For animal use only.
• Follow the manufacturer’s recommended mixing instructions.
• Do not exceed the recommended concentration without veterinary advice.
• Keep fresh drinking water available.
• Consult a veterinarian before use in diabetic dogs or cats.
• Seek veterinary advice for pets with kidney or heart disease.
• Do not combine multiple electrolyte supplements without veterinary guidance.
• Do not use as a substitute for emergency fluid treatment.
• Keep the powder out of reach of children and animals when not in use.

Seek urgent veterinary care if your pet has severe dehydration, repeated vomiting, persistent diarrhoea, collapse, marked weakness or suspected heatstroke.

Storage Instructions

Store MaxiLyte in its original, tightly closed packaging in a cool, dry place, protected from moisture and direct sunlight.

Prepare the drinking-water mixture fresh daily and discard unused prepared water after 24 hours.

Always follow any additional storage instructions printed on the product packaging.

Why Choose MaxiLyte?

Some dogs believe every walk is an Olympic event. Others are perfectly happy with a five-minute stroll followed by a three-hour nap.

Whatever your pet’s activity level, maintaining proper hydration and electrolyte balance is important for normal health.

MaxiLyte combines essential mineral salts with L-carnitine, taurine and carbohydrates in an easy-to-mix nutritional supplement for dogs and cats.

Whether your pet is highly active, travelling or recovering under veterinary guidance, MaxiLyte provides a convenient option for supplementary electrolyte nutrition.

Buy SafriPharma MaxiLyte online at Keen Pets, your Nelspruit-based online pet shop, delivering animal health products and supplements nationwide across South Africa.

Brand: SafriPharma

Product: MaxiLyte

Product Type: Electrolyte and Rehydration Nutritional Supplement

Suitable For: Dogs and Cats

Manufacturer Pack Sizes: 250g, 500g and 1kg

Mixing: 25g powder per 500ml water daily