The Science
Every ingredient backed by research.
40+ active ingredients. Peer-reviewed sources. Full transparency.
The Solution
How VitaDog Nutrition works
VitaDog Nutrition is a two-component daily supplement system - a nutrient-dense powder and a cold-pressed oil blend - designed to work together. Simply add both to your dog's existing meal, whatever that meal may be.
With 40+ active ingredients, VitaDog Nutrition covers the nutritional gaps that processing creates, targeting 15 distinct health systems.
The Powder Step 1
Vitamins, minerals, amino acids, probiotics, and plant extracts. Bioavailable forms only, no fillers.
The Oil Step 2
Cold-pressed omega-3, 6, and 9 from marine and plant sources. Carries fat-soluble vitamins for optimal absorption.
Immune Support
Gut Health
Joint & Mobility
Heart & Cardio
Skin & Coat
Brain & CognitionCoverage
15 Health systems covered
One daily scoop targets every major biological system, no guesswork required.
Our Process
Formulation philosophy
"We refused to cut corners. Every ingredient is there because the science demands it - not because it's cheap to source or easy to market."- VitaDog Nutrition Founders
VitaDog Nutrition wasn't built overnight. Our formulation went through 24 iterations over 2 years of R&D, guided by a vet-led advisory board of nutritionists, veterinary surgeons, and food scientists.
Every ingredient was selected for its bioavailability, stability, and synergy with the rest of the formula. Nothing is included for label appeal - if the evidence doesn't support it, it doesn't make the cut.
Transparency
Peer-reviewed references
The claims we make are grounded in published research. Here are the key studies informing our formulation.
- 1 Vitamin stability in extruded pet food during processing and storage Comprehensive analysis of how heat treatment and extrusion processing degrade water-soluble vitamins (B1, B6, C, folic acid) in commercial pet food manufacturing, with degradation rates of 30-80% depending on temperature and moisture.
- 2 Nutrient retention and digestibility in commercially processed dog foods Quantifies nutrient losses across kibble, canned, and fresh-cooked diets, demonstrating that thermal processing consistently reduces bioavailable micronutrient content in finished products.
- 3 Effects of extrusion processing on amino acid digestibility in canine diets University research measuring how extrusion barrel temperatures (80-160°C) and screw speed affect ileal amino acid digestibility, particularly lysine and methionine availability in extruded pet foods.
- 4 Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in canine health: review of current evidence Systematic review of EPA and DHA supplementation benefits including anti-inflammatory effects on osteoarthritis, cognitive support in aging dogs, and cardiovascular protection mechanisms.
- 5 Probiotic supplementation and gut microbiome modulation in domestic dogs Clinical evidence demonstrating that multi-strain probiotic supplementation significantly improves gut microbiome diversity, reduces GI inflammation markers, and enhances faecal quality in companion dogs.
- 6 Antioxidant compound stability under thermal processing conditions Quantitative measurement of how thermal processing at varying temperatures and durations degrades polyphenols, carotenoids, and vitamin C, with implications for supplementation strategies.
- 7 Vitamin and mineral degradation during industrial pet food manufacturing Doctoral thesis from Wageningen UR documenting mineral bioavailability reduction and fat-soluble vitamin losses (A, D, E) throughout the complete pet food production chain from raw ingredient to shelf storage.
- 8 Efficacy of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in canine osteoarthritis management Randomised controlled trial demonstrating statistically significant improvements in pain scores, weight-bearing capacity, and overall mobility in dogs receiving daily glucosamine-chondroitin supplementation over 70 days.
Give your dog a vet informed formula
One daily shake and oil blend, built on the research you just read.
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