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Ingredient dictionary
Every ingredient we encounter on a Canadian dog supplement label, explained in plain language: what it is, why brands use it, how strong the canine evidence is, and what to watch for. Ingredient names on any product page link straight to these entries.
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100% Beef CollagenUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% Grass-Fed Beef HeartUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% grass-fed beef kidneyUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% Grass-Fed Beef LiverUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% grass-fed beef pancreasUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% grass-fed beef spleenUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% grass-fed bone powderUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% Grass-Fed Lamb LiverUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% grass-fed, freeze-dried beef bonesUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
100% Pure Proprietary Blend Marine PhytoplanktonUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
13% Alcohol BaseUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
14 Strain Probiotic BlendC
UNCLASSIFIED
A
A proprietary blend containing extracts ofUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
A proprietary blend ofUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
A Synergistic Postbiotic Blend of YeastUNKNOWN
Aconitum napellus 200C (homeopathic)D
homeopathic
A serial centesimal homeopathic dilution, repeated 200 times.
Ahiflower Oil (SDA Omega-3)C
botanical
Ahiflower seed oilD
AlfalfaC
botanical
Aloe Vera 200:1UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Aloe Vera LeafD
botanical
amylaseC
Anchovy & Sardine OilA
omega
Ancient Humic & Fulvic AcidUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Apple Cider VinegarC
UNCLASSIFIED
Apple Skins (Polyphenols)C
whole food
Arnica MontanaC
Arnica montana 200C (homeopathic)D
homeopathic
A serial centesimal homeopathic dilution, repeated 200 times.
Ascorbic AcidC
Ascorbyl PalmitateC
vitamin
Ascorbyl palmitate form of vitamin cUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
AshwagandhaC
AstaxanthinA
antioxidant
Astragalus RootC
botanical
Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables (ASU) PowderUNKNOWN
B
B-Vitamin ComplexB
vitamin
B. clausiiC
B. subtilisC
Bacillus coagulansA
probiotic
Bacillus coagulans, bacillus subtilis blendUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Bacillus lichenformisC
UNCLASSIFIED
Bacillus licheniformisUNKNOWN
probiotic
Bacillus pumilusC
UNCLASSIFIED
Bacillus subtilisC
probiotic
bacterial culturesC
Barley GrassC
Beef Collagen (Type I & II)B
protein
Beef HeartC
organ
Beef KidneyC
organ
Beef LiverC
organ
Beef Liver GlandularUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Beef SpleenC
organ
Beet PulpC
Berberis vulgarisC
homeopathic
Berberis vulgaris (homeopathic)UNKNOWN
HOMEOPATHIC
Beta CaroteneC
Beta GlucanC
other
Betaine HCLC
Betaine hydrochlorideUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Betaine HydrochlorideC
digestive
Bifdobacterium InfantisUNKNOWN
Bifidobacterium animalisC
probiotic
A bacterial species used in probiotics.
Bifidobacterium bifidumC
probiotic
Bifidobacterium BifidumUNKNOWN
Bifidobacterium breveC
probiotic
Bifidobacterium infantisUNKNOWN
probiotic
Bifidobacterium longumC
probiotic
bifidobacterium lungum subso. infantisUNKNOWN
BiotinC
BIOVAFLEX Egg Shell MembraneC
Black Cohosh RootC
BlueberryC
whole food
Bone BrothC
topper
Boswellia serrataA
botanical
Resin extract.
brewer yeastC
Brewer’s YeastC
other
BroccoliC
whole food
Broccoli Sprouts (Sulforaphane)B
whole food
BromelainC
enzyme
Bromelain 2400 GDUUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Burdock RootD
botanical
C
C8/C10 MCT powderC
UNCLASSIFIED
Calcium AscorbateD
Calcium CarbonateC
Calcium CitrateC
Calcium SulfateC
CalendulaA
UNCLASSIFIED
Canola OilC
Capric AcidC
Caprylic AcidC
fatty acid
CarrotsC
Cat's ClawC
botanical
Cayenne PepperC
Celery SeedC
Cellulase (trichoderma longibrachiatum)D
UNCLASSIFIED
ChagaC
mushroom
Chaga extractC
UNCLASSIFIED
ChamomileC
botanical
Chelated Mineral PremixB
mineral
Chicken cartilage (UC-II)C
Chicken GizzardC
Chicken LiverC
Chicken with Ground BoneC
chickpeasC
Chicory root extract (inulin, prebiotic fibre)C
Chinese SkullcapC
botanical
ChlorellaC
algae
Chlorella pyrenoidosaUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Chlorella vulgarisC
UNCLASSIFIED
Choline BitartrateC
Choline ChlorideC
Chondroitin SulfateB
joint
Glycosaminoglycan found in cartilage.
Chromium PolynicotinateC
cinnamonC
Citric AcidC
citrus bioflavnoidsUNKNOWN
Citrus BioflavonoidsC
botanical
Cobalt CarbonateC
Cod Liver OilC
Coenzyme Q10C
heart
Colloidal SilverC
mineral
ColostrumC
immune
Copper CarbonateC
Copper GluconateC
Copper ProteinateD
CordycepsC
mushroom
CorydalisC
Couch grassC
Cranberry ExtractA
botanical
Berry standardized for PACs.
Cranberry Fruit PowderUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Cyanocobalamin (B12)C
Cyberlindnera jadiniiC
D
D-calcium PantothenateC
D-MannoseC
other
Dandelion RootC
botanical
Deglycyrrhizinated LicoriceC
UNCLASSIFIED
Deglycyrrhizinated Licorice (DGL)C
botanical
Deglycyrrhizinated licorice root (DGL)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Devil's ClawC
DHAA
omega
A long-chain omega-3 fatty acid.
Diatomaceous Earth (Food Grade)D
mineral
Dicalcium PhosphateC
Digestive EnzymesC
gut
Distilled WaterC
UNCLASSIFIED
DMGC
Dried Aspergillus oryzae Fermentation ProductC
dried Aspergillus oryzae fermentation solublesUNKNOWN
Dried Rhizopus oryzae Fermentation ProductUNKNOWN
dried Rhizopus oryzae fermentation solublesUNKNOWN
Dried Shellfish DigestD
Dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum Fermentation ProductUNKNOWN
dried Trichoderma longibrachiatum fermentation solublesUNKNOWN
E
EchinaceaB
homeopathic
Echinacea (homeopathic)UNKNOWN
HOMEOPATHIC
egg yolkC
Eggshell Membrane (ESM)B
joint
Enterococcus FaeciumC
UNCLASSIFIED
Enzyme and probiotic blendUNKNOWN
BLEND
EPAB
omega
A long-chain omega-3 fatty acid.
EPAX® 4020 EE- High Omega 3 Concentrate OilUNKNOWN
EPAX® 4020 EE- High Omega-3 Concentrate OilA
ESM® eggshell membraneUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
EthanolUNKNOWN
excipient
Exclzyme Pet™B
F
FennelD
botanical
Fenugreek SeedC
Fermented Cereal GrassesC
whole food
Ferrous SulfateC
Fish Collagen (Type II)C
animal
Fish Oil (EPA/DHA)A
omega
Flax Seed MealD
botanical
FlaxseedB
Folic AcidB
Folic AdicUNKNOWN
FOS (fructooligosaccharides)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
fos/fructo-oligosaccharidesC
FrankincenseA
Freeze-Dried Beef PancreasA
animal
A single animal-derived glandular ingredient containing pancreatic digestive enzymes.
Freeze-Dried Bone PowderC
mineral
Freeze-Dried Raw MeatC
topper
FructooligosaccharidesA
FruiteX-B (Calcium Fructoborate)A
other
Fulvic AcidD
mineral
G
Galactooligosaccharides (GOS)C
Ginger RootC
botanical
Glucosamine (HCl)B
joint
Amino sugar used in cartilage matrix.
Glucosamine SulfateA
other
Glucose Oxidase (Aspergillus niger)C
Goat MilkC
topper
GoldensealD
botanical
Grape Seed ExtractC
GraphitesC
homeopathic
Graphites (homeopathic)UNKNOWN
HOMEOPATHIC
Green TeaC
UNCLASSIFIED
Green-Lipped MusselB
joint
A marine mollusc native to New Zealand rich in omega-3s and glycosaminoglycans.
Green-Lipped Mussel OilB
omega-3
Gut GuardUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Gut SealC
Gut SootheD
H
Healthy GutC
Hemp ProteinD
other
Hemp Seed OilC
botanical
Herbal Tinctures ofC
UNCLASSIFIED
Herring Oil (EPA/DHA)D
animal
High-Oleic Sunflower OilUNKNOWN
excipient
High-oleic sunflower oil a heart healthy carrier oilUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Himalayan SaltC
mineral
Homeopathic Aconite (200C)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Homeopathic ArnicaUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
honeyC
HorsetailC
botanical
Humic & Fulvic AcidsUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Humic AcidD
mineral
Humic and Fulvic AcidsUNKNOWN
other
Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate)C
Hydrangea arborescensUNKNOWN
homeopathic
Hydrangea arborescens (homeopathic)UNKNOWN
HOMEOPATHIC
HydrastisC
UNCLASSIFIED
HypericumC
UNCLASSIFIED
I
K
L
L-GlutamineC
amino acid
L-GlutathioneC
L-lysineC
L-TheanineC
calming
Amino acid found in tea leaves.
L-TryptophanC
amino_acid
lactaseC
Lacticaseibacillus paracaseiUNKNOWN
probiotic
Lactobacillus acidophilusC
probiotic
A bacterial genus/species used in probiotics.
Lactobacillus bulgaricusA
probiotic
Lactobacillus caseiC
probiotic
Lactobacillus Fermentation Postbiotic (Tynagen)C
other
Lactobacillus fermentumUNKNOWN
probiotic
Lactobacillus helveticusC
probiotic
Lactobacillus lactisC
probiotic
Lactobacillus paracaseiA
probiotic
Lactobacillus plantarumC
probiotic
Lactobacillus PlantrumUNKNOWN
Lactobacillus rhamnosusC
probiotic
lactobacillus rhamosusUNKNOWN
Lactobacillus salivariusA
probiotic
Lactoperoxidase (from dried whey protein concentrate)UNKNOWN
Lamb LiverC
organ
Larch ArabinogalactanC
UNCLASSIFIED
Leafy Greens Blend (Spinach, Wheat & Barley Grass)C
botanical
Levilactobacillus BrevisC
UNCLASSIFIED
Limosilactobacillus ReuteriA
UNCLASSIFIED
Linseed mealC
Lion's Mane MushroomC
mushroom
lipaseD
Liposomal quercetinUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Liver TonicC
M
Magnesium ascorbateD
Magnesium CitrateC
Magnesium StearateC
MaitakeB
mushroom
MaltodextrinC
Manganese ProteinateD
Manganese SulfateC
Manganese SulphateC
Marine Algae OilUNKNOWN
omega
Marine algae oil Schizochytrium sp.UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Marine PhytoplanktonUNKNOWN
algae
Marshmallow RootD
botanical
Marshmallow root 4:1 extractUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
MCT Powder (C8/C10)C
fat
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT)UNKNOWN
fatty acid
MelatoninC
calming
Hormone involved in sleep regulation.
Menadione Sodium Bisulfite ComplexD
MethionineA
Microbuild®UNKNOWN
Milk ThistleC
botanical
Herb standardized for silymarin.
Milk Thistle SeedC
botanical
Mixed TocopherolsC
excipient
Mixed tocopherols antioxidantUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
MoistureC
MolassesC
Montmorillonite ClayC
MRET (Molecular Resonance Effect Technology) activated deionized waterUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
MSMC
joint
Organosulfur compound.
Mucopolysaccharides (porcine source of chondroitin sulfate & hyaluronic acid)C
Multi Strain Probiotic BlendUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Multi Strain Wolf Species Specific Patented Probiotics (15 Billion CFU/serving)Ancestral Lupine Probiotic StrainsUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Multi-Strain Probiotic Blend Including Species-Specific Patented ProbioticsUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
myHMB®UNKNOWN
N
N-Acetyl-GlucosamineC
other
Nannochloropsis gaditana CCAP 849/5UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Natural curcuminC
UNCLASSIFIED
Natural FlavoringD
Nettle LeafD
botanical
Nettle Leaf PowderD
UNCLASSIFIED
Niacin SupplementA
Niacinamide (B3)C
Non-GMO Sunflower LecithinUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
NoneUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Not less than 3 mg of each ingredientUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Nux VomicaC
homeopathic
Nux vomica (homeopathic)UNKNOWN
HOMEOPATHIC
O
Oat FlourC
Olive LeafC
botanical
Omega-3 Fatty AcidsD
Omega-6 Fatty AcidsD
Omega-9 Fatty AcidsA
OraCMU® (Weissella cibaria CMU)C
UNCLASSIFIED
Oregano LeafC
botanical
Oregon Grape RootUNKNOWN
Organ CareUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic alfalfa juiceUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic aloe veraC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic aloe vera leaf powderUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic apple skinsC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic ApplesC
Organic BeetsC
Organic Berberis vulgaris (Barberry)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic blueberriesC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic broccoliC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic broccoli sprout powderUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic broccoli sproutsUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic burdock rootUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic cat's clawUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic cauliflowerC
Organic chaga mushroom extractUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Chaga MushroomsC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic chamomileA
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic chamomile powderUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Chelidonium majus (Greater celandine)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Chinese skullcapUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
organic coconut oilC
Organic cordyceps mushroom extractD
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Coriolus (Trametes versicolor)UNKNOWN
Organic cranberriesC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic dandelion rootUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic EthanolUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic fennelC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic fermented grassesUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic ginger rootUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic GlycerinC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic golden beetsUNKNOWN
Organic goldensealC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic inulin from Jerusalem artichokeUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic inulin from organic Jerusalem artichokeUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Irish mossUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic kaleC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic kelpC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic lion's mane mushroom extractUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Lions Mane (Hericium erinaceus)C
Organic maitake mushroom extractUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic marshmallow rootUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic MCT powder (C8 & C10)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic milk thistle seedD
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Mushroom BlendC
botanical
Organic mushroomsUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic nettleUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic olive leafD
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic oregano leafUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic parsleyC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic phellinus mushroom extractUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic poria cocos mushroom extractUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic raspberriesC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic red & brown kelpUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic reishi mushroom extractD
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic sea greens (spirulina, chlorella, dunaliella & kelp)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic shiitake mushroom extractC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Silybum Marianum (Milk thistle)D
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic slippery elmC
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic SpinachD
Organic SquashC
Organic Sunflower SeedsD
Organic Taraxacum officinalis (Dandelion root)InUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic thyme leafD
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic turkey tail mushroom extractD
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic Vegetable GlycerinUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Organic wild blueberriesD
UNCLASSIFIED
Ox BileC
digestive
P
Palm OilC
PancreatinUNKNOWN
enzyme
Pantothenic AcidC
PapainC
enzyme
Papain 50 000 PUUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
PapayaC
ParsleyD
botanical
Passion FlowerC
Pau d'arcoC
UNCLASSIFIED
Pau d'ArcoD
botanical
Pea FlourC
Pediococcus acidilacticiC
probiotic
PhellinusD
mushroom
PhosphorusC
Phytoplankton BlendC
UNCLASSIFIED
Pollock OilD
Porcine CartilageUNKNOWN
Porcine cartilage (homeopathic)UNKNOWN
HOMEOPATHIC
Porcine Pancreatin 8XUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Poria CocosD
mushroom
Potassium ChlorideC
Potassium IodideC
PotatoA
Powdered CelluloseC
Powdered Green Lipped Sea MusselsUNKNOWN
Prebiotic Chlorella sppUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Prebiotic Fibre (Inulin/FOS)C
gut
Prebiotic Larch ArabinogalactanD
UNCLASSIFIED
Prepared in a 13% Alcohol BaseUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Probiotic BlendB
gut
Probiotic SpeciesUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Probiotics Derived From Primordial Organic SoilsUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
ProDen Ascophyllum NodosumB
dental
Proprietary Hip & Joint BlendUNKNOWN
Proprietary Multi Strain Probiotic BlendC
UNCLASSIFIED
Proprietary probiotic blendC
UNCLASSIFIED
proteaseC
Psyllium HuskC
PumpkinB
botanical
Whole pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) flesh that has been dried and milled into a powder. It is a whole-food source of dietary fibre, containing both soluble (pectin) and insoluble fractions.
Purified silver 10 ppm (parts per million)D
UNCLASSIFIED
Purified WaterUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Pyridoxine HCL (B6)C
Pyridoxine HydrochlorideC
Q
R
S
Saccharomyces boulardiiB
probiotic
A beneficial yeast.
Saccharomyces cerevisiae Yeast (MicroBuild)D
other
Salmon OilB
omega
Salmon Protein Hydrolyzed CondensedUNKNOWN
SAMe (S-Adenosylmethionine)B
liver
Sardine and Anchovies wildUNKNOWN
SeleniumA
Serum-derived Immunoglobulin Concentrate (SBI)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
ShiitakeC
mushroom
Silicea (30C)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
SiliconC
Silybin A+BC
Silybin-phosphatidylcholine complex (SPC)A
Slippery Elm BarkC
UNCLASSIFIED
Slippery Elm BarkC
botanical
Slippery Elm Bark 4:1 extractUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Sodium BorateC
Sodium MolybdateC
Sodium PhosphateA
Sodium SeleniteC
SpirulinaC
botanical
Spirulina platensisC
UNCLASSIFIED
Stinging NettleC
botanical
Streptococcus thermophilusC
probiotic
sucraseC
SulphurD
homeopathic
Sulphur (homeopathic)UNKNOWN
HOMEOPATHIC
Sunflower LecithinC
excipient
SymphytumD
UNCLASSIFIED
T
Tapioca FlourD
Tapioca StarchC
Taraxacum officinaleUNKNOWN
botanical
TaurineC
Tetraselmis chui CCAP 8/6UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Thiamine hydrochloride (B1)C
Thiamine MononitrateC
ThiosinaminumUNKNOWN
Thiosinaminum (homeopathic)UNKNOWN
HOMEOPATHIC
Thuja Occidentalis (12C)UNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Thyme LeafD
botanical
Total EPA and DHAC
Total Omega 3 Fatty AcidsA
Total Omega 6 Fatty AcidsA
Total Polyunsaturated Fatty AcidsA
Triple Extracted and Ethically Wildcrafted Turkey Tail MushroomsUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Triple Extracted Ethically Wildcrafted Turkey Tail MushroomsUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Turkey TailC
mushroom
Medicinal mushroom rich in polysaccharides.
Turmeric / CurcuminC
botanical
Yellow root traditionally used for inflammation.
Tynagen™UNKNOWN
U
V
Valerian RootD
botanical
Vegetable GlycerinUNKNOWN
excipient
Vegetable Non-GMO GlycerinUNKNOWN
UNCLASSIFIED
Vitamin A PalmitateC
Vitamin A SupplementA
Vitamin B12 SupplementA
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)C
Vitamin B3 (niacin)C
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine)C
Vitamin CC
vitamin
Vitamin D3A
vitamin
Fat-soluble vitamin.
Vitamin EB
vitamin
Fat-soluble antioxidant.
Vitamin K1A