Supplements

A vet guide to mixing calming supplements with heart and arthritis drugs in senior dogs, plus a three-step safety check.

New pacing at night in an older dog needs a vet check first. Learn what chamomile evidence supports, its limits, and a 3-step senior sleep check.

Can chamomile tea calm vacuum fear in dogs? A vet explains tradition vs evidence, safety limits, and training that works.

Does crate training help separation anxiety in dogs? Learn when a crate calms, when it harms, and a vet's three-step check.

No established ginger dose exists per pound of dog. Learn what to check, when to skip ginger, and when to call your vet.

A practical veterinary guide to building a calm den space for an anxious dog, from location and sound control to when to call your vet.

A practical, vet-guided plan for the first hours and days after a stressful vet visit — what to watch, what helps, and when to call back.

A practical nighttime routine for senior dogs that pace, pant, or wake at night, with a three-step check for when to call the vet.

A vet explains the stress physiology behind rescue-dog shutdowns and a calm first-weeks routine that helps most dogs settle.

A practical vet guide to reading stress cues, setting up safe space, and keeping daily routines calm when baby starts crawling.

Which whole foods contain magnesium for dogs, how to use them safely as toppers, and when to call your vet.

A practical vet guide to natural remedies for dogs home alone — what helps, what lacks proof, and a three-step check before you try anything.

A vet explains what omega-3s do in dysplastic hips, what they cannot fix, and a three-step check for dogs with early stiffness.

Rutin is a flavonoid with antioxidant interest for dog joints, but direct canine data are thin. Learn what it is, safety cautions, and a three-step check.

A calm, practical plan for dogs that hide under the bed during New Year's Eve fireworks, including safety, sound, and when to call your vet.

A vet explains why dogs refuse to potty during fireworks and the safe indoor routine to use instead of forcing them outside.

Yes, most dogs with joint pain do better with shorter, adjusted walks than no walks — here's how to tell the difference.

A vet explains why anxious blanket chewing happens, how to tell comfort sucking from stress, and a simple three-step check for what to do next.

Why holiday schedule changes trigger anxiety in dogs, what signs to watch, and a vet's three-step check to keep them steady.

A vet-guided look at fear-based aggression toward strangers, what calming ingredients can and cannot do, and a three-step check for safer next moves.

Can dogs take L-theanine with melatonin together? A vet explains what each ingredient does, where evidence is thin, and a three-step safety check.

Can chamomile calm a dog scared of nail trims? A vet explains traditional use, evidence limits, and a three-step check.

A practical crate rest guide for ACL and TPLO recovery covering confinement, potty walks, rehab milestones, and red flags that need a vet call.

Learn whether crushing a calming chew into dinner keeps L-theanine, ashwagandha, and chamomile effective, plus a vet's three-step check.

Do young, healthy dogs need daily supplements? A vet explains when complete food is enough, when extras help, and a 3-step check.

A vet explains why large breed puppies develop hip dysplasia, what growth, weight and screening change, and a three-step check for owners.

How many weeks should you try a dog joint chew? A vet explains the trial window, what to track, and when to call your vet.

No single milligram dose fits every 15-lb dog. Learn how tryptophan works, why labels differ, and the vet-led check to use.

FDA registration alone does not prove a dog supplement is safe or approved. Learn what it means, how to verify it, and the three-step check to vet a brand's factory.

A practical guide to finding a Fear Free Certified clinic, what certification levels mean, and the three-step check to use before you book.

A practical vet guide to checking a dog supplement brand's sourcing, manufacturing, and testing before you buy.

Learn how to read a dog chew label for vague fillers, hidden bulk ingredients, and missing amounts — with a simple 3-step vet check.

Learn how to spot staged dog supplement before and after photos, from lighting tricks to missing timelines, with a vet's three-step check.

Learn how to tell if a dog supplement is working with observable signs, realistic timelines, and when to stop or call your vet.

Learn how to verify a dog supplement facility is cGMP certified with a practical three-step label, audit, and certificate check.

Why some dogs refuse calming chews and how liquid formulas, timing, and key ingredients fit into a calm plan.

Which whole foods contain chondroitin, how much they realistically provide, and how to use them safely alongside balanced nutrition.

Learn the early signs of elbow dysplasia in puppies, how vets confirm it, and a simple three-step home check for front-leg limping.

A practical vet guide to exercise, weight, and joint-support ingredients for active Labs who retrieve and swim.

A vet explains what belongs on a dog supplement label, what missing details mean, and how to read serving size and active ingredients.

Your dog chewed, then spat out half a supplement chew. Learn whether to redose, wait, or call your vet, plus a simple three-step check.

A practical vet guide to when hydrotherapy helps stiff, achy dogs, when it does not, and the three-step check to use before booking.

A vet explains when joint supplements make sense for puppies, which ingredients have data, and the three-step safety check to use first.

A practical vet guide to why sirens trigger howling, what hearing and instinct have to do with it, and a simple three-step check for calm owners.

Why travel kills a dog's appetite, the three-step check to tell stress from sickness, and when to call your vet.

A vet explains why dogs tuck their tails around strangers, what body language means, and a simple three-step check for fear, pain, and social stress.

A vet explains barometric pressure, sound sensitivity, and routine changes behind rainy-day anxiety, plus a three-step check.

Dog chews carry a Guaranteed Analysis because they are regulated as animal food. Learn what that panel means and how to read it.

Learn how to read a dog chew label for xylitol, birch sugar, and other sweetener aliases, plus what to do if your dog eats it.

A practical vet guide to checking dog supplement recalls, reading lot numbers, and knowing when to call your veterinarian.

A practical guide to reading a Certificate of Analysis for dog supplements — what it tests, what it omits, and how to use lot numbers and third-party labs.

Do vets earn commission on recommended dog supplements? A veterinarian explains clinic margins, online pharmacies, and a 3-step check for owners.

A practical guide to checking NASC membership status, seals, lot numbers, and when to call your vet about a dog supplement.

That FDA disclaimer on dog supplements confuses owners. A vet explains what it covers, what it misses, and how to judge safety.

A practical vet guide to reporting a suspected bad batch of dog supplement, what to save, and where to file.

Can dogs take human probiotics safely? A vet explains strain differences, label risks, and a three-step check for choosing a dog probiotic.

A practical vet guide to whether opened probiotic chews lose CFU potency, what speeds decline, and how to store and check them.

Which foods cause the most gas in dogs, why fermentation happens, and a vet's three-step check for when to adjust diet vs. call your vet.

A practical vet guide to settling a dog's stomach after table scraps, what to watch overnight, and when to call your vet.

A practical vet guide to calculating true cost per serving for dog supplement subscriptions, including daily dose by weight, chews per bag, and subscription traps.

Learn how to read a dog supplement label, spot descending-order ingredients, and use a simple three-step check before you buy.

Why new puppies get loose stool in the first days home, the three-step check to sort stress and diet change from red flags, and when to call your vet.

Why senior dogs get intermittent loose stool, when probiotics fit, and a three-step check to decide next actions.

How to calculate the right chew, scoop, or liquid serving for your dog's weight without guessing or splitting doses wrong.

'Clinically proven' on dog supplements is unregulated marketing. Learn what a real trial requires and the three-step label check to use before you buy.

Third-party testing checks identity, potency, heavy metals, microbes, and label accuracy in dog supplements. Learn how to read a COA in three steps.

A practical vet guide to holiday-related diarrhea in dogs — what to watch at home, red flags, and when to call your clinic.

Why road-trip water causes vomiting or loose stool in dogs, the three-step check to use, and when to call a veterinarian.

A veterinarian explains what a Certificate of Analysis proves, why refusal to share one matters, and a three-step check to protect your dog.

A practical vet guide to converting mg/kg supplement doses for dogs using current weight, with worked examples and safety checks.

A practical vet guide to why dogs refuse chewable supplements and what to try next, from taste and texture to timing and safer formats.

A veterinarian explains guaranteed analysis on dog supplement labels, what minimums and maximums mean, and how to compare products.

A vet explains why puppy supplement labels deserve more scrutiny than adult labels, what AAFCO life-stage language actually protects, and the three-step check to run before you buy one.

Amir Anwary, DVM, breaks down why chew-count shortcuts fail and how to read a supplement label correctly for your dog's actual weight.

Your dog's weight lands between two lines on a supplement chart. Here's the three-step check I use before deciding whether to round up, round down, or call it in.

A vet's take on puppy diarrhea — what usually causes it, when a probiotic genuinely helps, and the three checks to run before you reach for one.

A vet explains what vet-reviewed and vet-approved labels on dog supplements actually require, where the phrases have real backing, and the three-step check to run before you trust one.

Amir Anwary, DVM, breaks down what stomach acid actually does to probiotic strains and why timing matters less than owners assume.

A vet's honest price breakdown for a dog's first probiotic trial — what drives the cost, how long results actually take, and where Boops stacks up against the mass-market leader.

A vet's guide to the signs a dog ate spoiled food and got sick — what's normal, what's an emergency, and the three-step check to run before you decide.

A dog rejecting a probiotic chew isn't always pickiness. Here's the three-step check I use to sort taste aversion from a real digestive issue.

A vet's joint exam isn't just watching your dog cross the room. Here's the hands-on process, what each step is checking for, and the three signs owners should track.

A veterinarian explains what a dog supplement label is legally required to disclose — guaranteed analysis, ingredient order, the NASC seal — and what it doesn't prove.

A veterinarian explains what "proprietary blend" legally means on a dog supplement label, what companies do and don't have to disclose, and the three checks worth doing before you buy.

Amir Anwary, DVM, tests the common giant-breed assumption against gut microbiome research and explains what actually determines when a puppy's digestive system needs support.

Amir Anwary, DVM, breaks down whether puppies really need a different probiotic than adult dogs, and the three-question check he uses before recommending one.

A vet explains why a large dog's probiotic dose isn't just a bigger scoop, what the CFU research actually shows, and when to call your vet instead of adjusting it yourself.

A vet explains what beta-glucan actually does for a dog's immune system and gut, where the evidence is solid, and the three-step check to run before you buy it.

Amir Anwary, DVM, breaks down whether a human-grade probiotic blend belongs in your dog's elimination diet, what the evidence actually shows, and the three-step check he uses before adding one.

A vet's practical guide to using prebiotic fiber when switching your dog's protein source, including what to watch for and when to call your vet.

Amir Anwary, DVM, breaks down when a probiotic actually helps a dog's stress-related loose stool after a move, and when the signs mean it's time to call your vet instead.

An owner asks if stacking antioxidant supplements could hurt their dog. Here's the three-step check I use before answering yes or no.

A vet's checklist for telling normal winter drowsiness in senior dogs from the three medical reasons it can mean something more.

A senior dog skipping meals isn't automatically an emergency, but the clock matters more than owners think. Here's the three-step check I use to decide.

A vet walks through whether combining a joint supplement with a longevity supplement is safe for senior dogs, what the evidence actually supports, and a three-step check before you start.

A vet explains the regulatory line that keeps every honest dog longevity product on the "supports" side, not the "extends lifespan" side — and how to read a label because of it.

A vet explains how postbiotic yeast complex ingredients—Saccharomyces cerevisiae and Saccharomyces boulardii—actually work in dogs, what dosage evidence supports, and how to tell if it's helping.

Does a dog moving from kibble to raw food actually need a probiotic, or just time? Here's the evidence-based way to tell the difference.

A vet's practical answer to keeping a senior dog's brain sharp — what actually moves the needle, what doesn't, and when slowing down means something more.

A vet's plain-language look at apoaequorin — the jellyfish-derived protein in cognitive supplements — covering what the dog studies actually show and when to call your vet instead.

A vet's three-step check for spotting the real signs of canine aging, why breed size shifts the timeline, and when a "slow day" deserves a checkup instead of a shrug.

A vet's walk-through of which natural food sources of quercetin are safe for dogs, which ones aren't, and how to check before you feed any of them.

A senior dog who's suddenly wobbly or falling over needs a real answer, not guesswork. Here's the three-step check I use before deciding what's next.

Why an aging dog's collagen output slows, what that actually does to joints and skin, and the three-step check I use before recommending anything.

There's no per-pound NR dose established for dogs. Here's what the human and lab data actually show, and the three-step check I use before recommending a longevity supplement.

A vet's honest look at quercetin's safety profile in dogs — what's well-supported, what's still thin, and the three-step check before you start a jar.

A vet's plain-English breakdown of what taurine does in dogs, why grain-free diets got linked to heart disease, and the three-step check I use before recommending taurine testing.

A vet's direct answer on whether CoQ10 is safe alongside pimobendan, furosemide, or other canine heart drugs, plus a three-step check before you add it.

An owner asks why their dog seems slow and disoriented right after naps. Here's the three-step check I use to tell normal sleep inertia from something that needs a vet visit.

A vet explains why aging bodies lose their grip on temperature control, what conditions to rule out, and the three-step check to run before you blame "just getting old."

A vet's practical breakdown of why an older dog stops playing, the three checks I run before assuming it's "just age," and when to call your veterinarian.

A vet explains the three things to check first when an older dog seems wobbly, plus when the cause is arthritis, vestibular disease, or something that needs a same-day vet visit.

A vet walks through what the resveratrol dosing question actually hinges on for senior dogs versus middle-aged adults, and the three-step check to run before changing anything.

A vet's practical look at whether a liquid longevity supplement is worth switching to when your dog spits out every chew — what the ingredients actually do, and how to check quality before you buy.

A vet's honest look at bacopa monnieri for senior dog cognition — what the human evidence actually shows, what's missing in dogs, and the three-step check before you buy it.

A vet explains when aging signs typically start in dogs, why size changes the timeline, and the three-step check owners should run before assuming "just getting old."

A vet's practical, evidence-checked look at resveratrol for middle-aged dogs — what it can and can't do, safety limits, and a three-step check before you buy anything.

A vet's evidence-based look at resveratrol for dogs — what it does at the cellular level, where the grape-toxicity confusion comes from, and when it's worth trying.