For pets, peace of mind is all about their mental and physical health. If your pet needs some extra love in certain areas, try supplements to help ease and even prevent symptoms. They’re also great for protecting and strengthening against the development of long-term health conditions. Check out the different types of cat and dog supplements and how they can support your pet in feeling their best.
Growing up is hard. For puppies and kittens, it’s also a nutritionally demanding stage. Offering them extra support will help them grow into their most vital, healthy selves. DHA is an omega-3 fatty acid that supports brain and eye development, while probiotics support digestion and immunity.
If your BFF is starting to feel a little creaky, hip & joint supplements can help. Providing the building blocks of healthy cartilage and joint fluid, plus active ingredients like herbs and hemp products, may help reduce inflammation. For prevention, some vets say to start supplements as early as 2-3 years old for large breeds or at 5 years for cats and other dogs. They’re also great for active pets. It may take up to 30 days to see results. Continue daily maintenance to keep them healthy and comfortable.
Destructive behavior or situational anxiety can be very difficult on your pet and both can be signs of stress or anxiety. No matter the scenario, calming aids can offer support. Ingredients range from herbs and trace minerals, to hemp products and amino acids. Remember to test calming supplements before a stressful event to gauge effectiveness.
Your cat’s sitting pretty, cat napping, purring…then, hairball. It can really ruin a moment. When cats groom themselves, they ingest hair. This can lead to the formation of hairballs, which can cause digestive discomfort and even vomiting. Supplements can strengthen the skin and coat to reduce the amount of ingested hair. They can also lubricate the digestive system, which can help ease the passage of hairballs when they do come around.
Just because your pet loves eating everything doesn’t mean they have a stomach of steel. Digestive issues are among the top reasons pets end up at the vet. Additionally, 60-80% of a pet’s immune system is in the digestive system. Digestive enzymes help by breaking down food to unlock vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Probiotics add beneficial bacteria that assist in digestion and nutrient absorption, plus strengthen the immune system.
Even though pets can handle being exposed to a lot of stuff they still need immune support. For starters, immune supplements may offer prevention against yucky infections. When your pet isn’t feeling great, immune supplements may help eliminate harmful waste that builds up due to infection and inflammation. Immune-boosting superfoods like medicinal mushrooms, berries, and leafy greens are common ingredients along with antioxidants, trace nutrients and hemp products.
If you think you’re a lazy flosser, just imagine how your pet feels. Dental health is vital to their well-being. Gum disease and inflammation can cause pockets of bacteria to form (ew). This can lead to abscesses, loose teeth, severe pain, and kidney, liver, heart and brain issues. It’s never too late to start, but it’s good to start dental supplements as early as possible. Ingredients like tea tree oil, green tea extract, marine algae and grape seed extract help break down plaque buildup. Dental chews can also provide mechanical plaque and tartar removal.
Teaching your furry friend how to use a litter box or wait to go outside was no small feat, but it’s also just the beginning. It’s important to stay aware of your pet’s urinary health as they get older, especially if they’re on a dry food diet or don’t drink enough water. Urinary tract health supplements could help fight off and prevent infection. They may also ward off even more serious conditions such as crystals and stones.
Whether it’s from the natural effects of aging or specific health conditions, even pets can show cognitive signs of aging. Some supplements, like hemp products, are considered neuroprotectants. Omega-3 fatty acid supplements are important for brain health and can reduce inflammation. If your pet is getting older, cognitive supplements can offer them the support they need to stay sharp between the (furry) ears. After all, they’re always puppies and kittens at heart.
Your pet takes up a whole lot of room in your heart. When it comes to their own heart health, supplements can be a great way to offer extra support. Fish oils contain omega-3 fatty acids like EPA and DHA that may help to stabilize heart muscle cells. Other amino acids like taurine and l-carnitine are found in most foods but can also be supplemented. Hawthorn berry can be beneficial in improving blood supply and stabilizing cardiac activity. Don’t forget that poor dental health can affect the heart, so it’s important stay on top of regular teeth cleanings.
CBD can be used to help to maintain normal emotional balance, calm anxiety, support immune system function, and reduce pain.
These supplements are made from hemp, a different species of cannabis than marijuana. Hemp products range from zero THC to only trace amounts (that means .03% or less) but have lots of soothing CBD cont.
There are a variety of delivery options including oils, biscuits, soft chews, capsules, salves, gels and even products that mix it with food, such as peanut butter. We carry only high quality full-spectrum, organic hemp products made with C02 extraction.
The main calming ingredients in these supplements include CBD (cannabidiol), valerian, chamomile, and passionflower.
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Some pets are triggered and stressed out by situations, such as car rides, visitors, or loud noises. Some pets have more serious issues like fear aggression or physical illness from dealing with anxiety. Other pets are just naturally a little more sensitive. Calming aids like CBD can help during stressful seasons, changes in routine or travel.
Calming supplements like CBD and natural herbs can help with anxiety and nausea. Probiotics can prevent traveler’s stomach and the GI issues that come with new surroundings, new water sources, stress and when they accidentally eat something they’re not supposed to.
Urinary tract health supplements help fight off and prevent infection. They can also help ward off even more serious conditions such as crystals and stones. And even if your pet has no history of urinary problems, it’s a great idea to use supplements as a preventative measure. It’s especially important to stay aware of your pet’s urinary health as they get older, especially if they’re on a dry food diet.
Plaque and tartar build up can result in a myriad of problems including bad breath, sore gums, and tooth decay. These can then result in the formation of bacteria in the mouth that can travel into the body and affect organs such as the heart, liver, and kidneys. All pets should have a daily dental routine. Solutions include brushing, sprays, gels, and powders.
Digestive aid supplements and probiotics are great for supporting digestion and maintaining a strong immune system. Dogs and cats have a much shorter digestive tract relative to their body size and the digestive system is one of the first lines of defense against pathogens.
Most pets can benefit from being on a probiotic, which work to keep harmful microbes at bay, improve digestion and boost immunity.
Essential fatty acids are important in keeping your dog or cat’s skin and coat healthy. Turns out, some of these acids must be obtained through diet and supplements. Omega 3 can only be obtained in supplement form. If your pet has inflammatory issues, you’ll want oils higher in omega 3s and lower in Omega 6s. If you have a young pet or senior animal, look for supplements higher in Omegas.
You know how your knees start killing you when you take your dog for a run? Your furry friend may be feeling a little creaky too. The most common form of joint problems is osteoarthritis (OA), the degeneration of cartilage and the formation of new bone at the joint. Most cases of OA in pets occur in association with some predisposed joint disease or injury within the joint.
Hip and joint supplements usually contain glucosamine and chondroitin (some also include MSM and other beneficial nutrients). These supplements work to help lubricate the joints, help maintain healthy cartilage, and help prevent pets from having pain in their hips and joints from aging.
When to start on a hip and joint supplement depends on their size and activity level. Highly active pets and working dogs can benefit from supplementation for most of their lives. This means supplementing small breed dogs at the age of 6-8, medium breeds at 5-7, and large breeds at 4-6. Some giant breeds like a Great Danes can benefit as early as 3 years of age. Cats usually benefit from supplementation starting around 8-10 years of age.
Oil supplements (Omega 3s) can help support pets with heart disease and inflammation both inside the body and on the skin.
Probiotics can help maintain a healthy immune system and healthy digestion.
Antioxidant-rich supplements are beneficial for cell repair, slowing signs of aging (including both memory loss and cognitive dysfunction) and reducing inflammation.
Immune supplements are great for when your pet isn’t feeling great and as a preventative measure against illness. They keep your pet’s organs working properly by ensuring the regeneration of vital parts and contain antioxidants, which are powerful nutrients.
For brand new puppies, immune supplements are a must. Like the rest of their body, puppy immune systems are still growing and developing. Plus, they’re being challenged by disease-causing agents in small doses from vaccinations. Building a puppy’s immune system also provides added protection against parasites, viruses and bacteria.
Collagen is the primary protein in a pet’s connective tissue, skin, and bones. As pets age they lose some of their capacity to produce collagen and supplementation can help. Collagen helps rebuild cartilage, is a primary protein in a pet’s connective tissue, skin and bones and provides 18 of the 20 amino acids the body needs to create protein.
Goat milk is a hydrating supplement rich in probiotics, living enzymes and healthy digestible fats suitable for pets of all life stages.
Bone broth is a hydrating, delicious supplement made by slowly simmering bones, meat, tendons and ligaments. It contains liquid gelatin, essential amino acids and minerals. Benefits include added moisture to the diet, promoting joint health and supporting digestion and liver functions. It’s a great addition for pets of all life stages.
