Supplement Recommendations

Products your care team may recommend — order through our online pharmacy

NASC (National Animal Supplement Council) is an independent nonprofit that certifies animal supplement manufacturers through a rigorous third-party audit every two years. Most products here carry the NASC Quality Seal ✓ NASC. Nutramax Laboratories products carry ■ UL GMP Certification — an independently audited manufacturing standard based on FDA 21 CFR Part 111, conducted annually by Underwriters’ Laboratories, one of the world’s leading safety science organizations. Nutramax is the #1 veterinarian-recommended supplement company and has held this certification for over 30 years. A few products are noted as Purina pharma-grade or manufacturer quality standards. All are clearly labeled on each card.

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Vet-authorized · Ships to your door

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Skin & Coat / Omega-3

Itching · Allergies · Atopic dermatitis · Coat quality · Inflammation

Welactin Omega-3

■ UL GMP

Nutramax Laboratories

Dogs Cats— separate formulas, order correct species

Dog: Liquid · Softgels · Soft Chews · Advanced 3TA Liquid (vet-only)
Cat: Liquid · Softgels · Tidbits (treat-style)

EPA and DHA from cold-water fish reduce skin inflammation and support coat, joints, heart, kidney, and brain health. The #1 vet-recommended omega-3 brand.

Dermaquin

■ UL GMP

Nutramax Laboratories

Dogs Cats

Form: Soft Chews
Sizes: Sm/med dogs & cats (one SKU) · Large dogs separate

Goes beyond omega-3s to rebuild the skin barrier with ceramides, GLA, and beta-glucans. Best for atopic dogs on CAD management who need more than standard fish oil.

Antinol Plus

✓ NASC

Vetz Petz

Dogs Cats— separate SKUs by species

Dog: Softgels — 60 or 90 count
Cat: Softgels — 30 count
Note: Give whole or pierce and squeeze onto food · Vet-direct

Patented EAB-277 blend of New Zealand green-lipped mussel oil and Antarctic krill oil — over 90 fatty acids including EPA, DHA, ETA, and astaxanthin. Clinically proven to work better and faster than glucosamine and chondroitin for joint health. Dual-use: skin & coat inflammation and joint mobility. Backed by 40+ peer-reviewed studies.

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Joint Health

Arthritis · Stiffness · Mobility · Post-surgery · Large breed prevention

Cosequin Max + MSM

■ UL GMP

Nutramax

Dogs & Cats

Dog: Chewable Tabs · Soft Chews
Cat: Sprinkle Capsules · Soft Chews

Entry-level glucosamine + chondroitin + MSM. Good starting point for early joint concerns or large breed prevention.

Dasuquin with MSM

■ UL GMP

Nutramax

Dogs Cats— diff. forms

Dog: Soft Chews · Chewable Tabs
Cat: Sprinkle Capsules only

Adds ASU (avocado/soybean extract) to glucosamine + chondroitin. Research shows ASU protects cartilage better than glucosamine alone. #1 vet-recommended joint brand.

Dasuquin Advanced

■ UL GMP

Vet-only

Nutramax

Dogs only

Form: Soft Chews · Chewable Tabs
Sizes: Sm/med dogs · Large dogs Vet-channel exclusive

Full Dasuquin formula plus MSM, Boswellia, green tea, turmeric, alpha-lipoic acid, and manganese. Multi-mechanistic joint support for moderate-to-severe arthritis.

Dasuquin Advanced + ESM

■ UL GMP

Vet-only

Nutramax

Dogs only

Form: Soft Chews · Chewable Tabs
Sizes: Sm/med dogs · Large dogs Vet-channel exclusive

Everything in Dasuquin Advanced plus partially hydrolyzed eggshell membrane (ESM) — collagen, hyaluronic acid, and glycosaminoglycans shown to improve joint comfort in as little as one week.

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Digestive Health / Probiotics

Diarrhea · Antibiotic support · Gut balance · Immune support · Anal gland health

FortiFlora

✓ NASC

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary

Dogs Cats— separate formulas

Dog: Powder Sachets (sprinkle on food) · Chewable Tablets
Cat: Powder Sachets only

The #1 vet-recommended probiotic. Liver-flavored — goes right on food. Safe for puppies and kittens. Restores gut bacteria and supports immune function.

Proviable-Forte

■ UL GMP

Vet-only

Nutramax Laboratories

Dogs & Cats— same product, dose by weight

Form: Sprinkle Capsules — open & sprinkle on food 10 billion CFU · 7 strains · Vet-channel only

2× the beneficial bacteria of standard Proviable. Seven bacterial strains — especially effective after antibiotics or for ongoing GI issues. Dogs and cats.

Proviable Fiber

■ UL GMP — Not NASC

Vet-only

Nutramax Laboratories — Nutramax quality standards

Dogs & Cats— same product, dose by weight/DVM direction

Form: Powder — mix into food twice daily (~1 tsp per dose) 200g container · Vet-channel only · ~1 cal/gram
Important: Increase dose gradually over 5–7 days

Proprietary NMXFBR5 5-in-1 fiber blend: microcrystalline cellulose, apple fiber, psyllium husk, beta-glucans, and gum arabic. Binds over 10× its weight in water. Key uses: anal gland disease, large bowel diarrhea, chronic colitis, diabetic glucose management, and IBD. Recent research supports fiber over metronidazole for acute noninfectious diarrhea. Titratable — dose adjusted by stool quality. Tasteless. Not NASC certified but manufactured by Nutramax to the same quality standards as their NASC-enrolled products.

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Liver Support

Elevated liver enzymes · Long-term medication use · Hepatic conditions

Denamarin

■ UL GMP

Nutramax Laboratories

Dogs & Cats— same product, dose by weight/DVM direction

Form: Coated Tablets — 3 sizes: Sm dogs & cats (≤12 lbs) · Med dogs · Large dogs Give on empty stomach — 1+ hr before food. Do not crush. Give on empty stomach — 1+ hr before food. Do not crush.

Standard of care for liver support. SAMe boosts the liver’s own antioxidant (glutathione). Silybin (milk thistle) in Denamarin absorbs better than generic milk thistle.

Denamarin Advanced

■ UL GMP

Vet-only

Nutramax Laboratories

Dogs only— vet-channel exclusive

Form: Chewable Tablets — sm/med dogs · Large dogs Can be given with food · Only through your vet

Upgraded Denamarin with a more bioavailable SAMe formulation. Chewable — no empty stomach requirement, making daily compliance much easier.

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Calming & Anxiety

Separation anxiety · Noise phobia · Travel stress · Vet visit nerves

Calming Care

✓ NASC

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary

Dogs Cats— separate formulas

Form: Powder Sachets — daily on food Allow 4–6 weeks for full effect

A daily probiotic that reduces nervous behavior via the gut-brain connection. Not sedating. Takes 4–6 weeks — plan ahead.

Zylkene

✓ NASC

Vetoquinol

Dogs & Cats— same formula, dosed by weight

Form: Capsules — give whole or open & sprinkle 75mg (cats & sm dogs) · 225mg · 450mg

Use 1–2 days before event or daily long-term Calming milk protein — reduces anxiety without sedation. Safe with all other medications. Situational or daily use.

Solliquin

■ UL GMP

Vetoquinol

Dogs & Cats

Form: Soft Chews Sm/med dogs & cats (one SKU) · Large dogs separate

Daily or situational use L-theanine + magnolia extract lower cortisol and boost calming neurotransmitters. Non-sedating. Good for both dogs and cats.

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Urinary Health

Recurrent UTIs · Bladder support · Bacterial adhesion prevention

Crananidin

■ UL GMP

Nutramax Laboratories

Dogs only

Form: Scored Chewable Tablets
Tablet is scored for easy weight-based splitting

Cranberry PACs prevent bacteria from sticking to the bladder wall — flushed out in urine instead of causing infection. Dogs only.

Vetri-Cranberry

✓ NASC

VetriScience (NASC Founding Member)

Dogs & Cats

Form: Bite-sized Soft Chews
One product for both dogs and cats

Cranberry + vitamin C + D-mannose. Three complementary ways to protect the bladder. The only urinary supplement here labeled for cats.

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Kidney Support

CKD · Elevated BUN/creatinine · Phosphorus management · Senior kidney health

Azodyl

✓ NASC

Vetoquinol

Dogs & Cats

Form: Capsules — must stay refrigerated
Do NOT open, crush, or give with hot food

Three probiotic strains break down waste products (urea, creatinine) in the gut before they build up in the blood — reducing the burden on damaged kidneys.

Epakitin

✓ NASC

Vetoquinol

Dogs & Cats— esp. important for cats

Form: Powder — sprinkle on food at every meal
Tasteless — pets rarely notice it

Phosphorus binder — reduces phosphorus absorbed from food. High phosphorus accelerates kidney disease. Early control in cats significantly slows CKD progression.

Hydra Care

Purina pharma-grade

Purina Pro Plan Veterinary

Cats only

Form: Liquid pouches (2.65 oz) — pour into a third bowl
1 pouch per 5 lbs of body weight per day · No prescription needed

Important: Refrigerate after opening · Use within 24 hours Nutrient-enriched water containing osmolytes (glycine, glycerin, whey protein) that increase water absorption at the cellular level. Purina study showed cats drinking Hydra Care consumed 50% more total liquid daily vs. water alone, and showed decreased urine specific gravity — directly beneficial for CKD, FLUTD, and any cat on a dry diet. Not just flavored water — works through an osmotic mechanism. Not NASC certified, but produced under Purina’s pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing standards — the same standards as their prescription therapeutic diets.

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Senior & Cognitive Health

Cognitive dysfunction · Memory · Behavioral aging · Senior brain wellness

Senilife

Mfr. Quality Standards

Ceva Animal Health

Dogs only

Form: Capsules — open & sprinkle over food
No food or timing restrictions

Phosphatidylserine, Ginkgo biloba, resveratrol, and vitamin E — clinically shown to improve spatial memory and activity levels in senior dogs.

Neutricks

Mfr. Quality Standards

Quincy Animal Health
Dogs only

Form: Chewable Tablets — excellent palatability
No food or timing restrictions

Apoaequorin supports calcium balance in aging brain cells. Palatable chewable tablet — easy compliance for picky seniors. Supports neurological function and cognitive aging.