Veterinary Vertex
Veterinary Vertex
AVMA Journals
How Common Are Supplements in Dogs? Evidence from the Dog Aging Project
18 minutes Posted Feb 12, 2026 at 6:00 am.
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Meet The Hosts And Guests
Why Study Supplements For Dogs
Inside The Dog Aging Project
How Common Is Supplement Use
Which Supplements Top The List
Why Owners Reach For Supplements
Life Stage Patterns In Use
Reactive Versus Preventive Use
Guidance For Vet–Client Talks
Evidence Quality And Misconceptions
Surprising Products And Data Gaps
Final Takeaways For Vets And Owners
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Send us Fan Mail Half of the dogs in a massive nationwide study are getting supplements—yet few products face drug-level scrutiny before they hit pet store shelves. We sit down with researchers Drs. Janice O'Brien and Audrey Ruple from the Dog Aging Project to unpack what owners actually give, why they reach for these products, and how the evidence stacks up against bold marketing claims. We dig into the big three—omega-3 fatty acids, glucosamine and chondroitin, and probiotics—and map how u...