Not every dog needs a supplement, and a functional treat is not the same thing. Here is how to tell what your dog truly needs, and when it is worth acting.
Do Dogs Need Supplements, or Is a Functional Treat Enough?
Supplements
Probiotics for Dogs with Joint Problems: Do They Help, and Which Ones?
If your dog is slowing on the stairs or stiff after rest, gut health may be part of the joint picture. Here is what the science says about probiotics and canine joints, and how to use them sensibly.
Best Probiotic Supplement for Dogs UK: A Canine Nutritionist’s Ranked Guide
Most “best dog probiotic” lists rank on popularity. This one scores every UK supplement against an explicit methodology: strains, EFSA approval, CFU, synbiotic completeness, gut-barrier support, transparency and true cost per day.
Best Gut Health Supplement for Dogs in 2026: A Canine Nutritionist’s Comparative Evaluation
A canine nutritionist evaluates the nine leading gut health supplements for dogs against an evidence-based four-criterion framework. One product meets all four.
Panax Ginseng for Dogs: A Core Adaptogen for Stress, Cognition, and Senior Vitality
Most “ginseng for dogs” supplements use the wrong species. The science-led canine guide to Panax ginseng covers what ginsenosides really do, the canine RCT evidence in senior dogs, and why this Core adaptogen earns its place in PhytoPlus®.
Adaptogens for Dogs: The Strict-Definition Guide to Adaptogenic Herbs for Stress, Resilience, and Healthy Ageing
Most herbs marketed as “adaptogens” are not. The science-led guide to adaptogens for dogs covers the six Core adaptogens, the three pharmacological criteria that separate real from marketed, and the canine RCT evidence behind ashwagandha, ginseng, and reishi.
