As a pet parent, you’re doing your best—researching, reading labels, and giving your dog supplements to stay healthy. But what if some of those supplements are doing more harm than good?
The truth is, many popular dog supplements are filled with synthetic additives, artificial vitamins, and low-grade fillers—ingredients that can stress your dog’s body, trigger sensitivities, and offer little real benefit.
At North Hound Life, we say no to synthetics.
Synthetic additives are lab-created versions of nutrients or preservatives—think synthetic vitamin E, fake liver flavour, or harsh preservatives like BHA or BHT.
They’re added to make products cheaper, more shelf-stable, or look like they contain “vitamins.” But synthetic doesn’t mean safe.
You might see them on labels as:
- dl-alpha tocopherol (synthetic Vitamin E)
- Vitamin A acetate
- Artificial beef or chicken flavor
- Chemical preservatives or binders
⚠️ 5 Hidden Dangers of Synthetic Additives
- Poor nutrient absorption
- Toxic buildup in the liver/kidneys
- Inflammation and allergies
- Behavioural changes
- Feed-grade (not human-grade) quality
At North Hound Life, we formulate supplements with ingredients like: Canadian organic blueberries, Organic dandelion root, New Zealand green-lipped mussels, Bovine colostrum and collagen.
No synthetics. No shortcuts. Just whole, natural goodness.
Not All “Natural” Supplements Are Truly Natural
A product can say “natural” on the front, but include synthetics in the fine print. Here’s what to watch for:
- Ingredients you can’t pronounce
- Long lists of “vitamins” that don’t say where they’re from
- Artificial flavors (beef/chicken flavor with no real meat)
- Preservatives with initials (BHA, BHT)
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Tip: If it sounds like it came from a lab, it probably did.
GREEN FLAGS:
- Whole food ingredients
- Transparency on sourcing
- Small-batch production
- No synthetics, ever
You wouldn’t eat a daily supplement packed with artificial flavors and synthetic chemicals—so why give them to your dog? Your dog deserves better than artificial fillers and synthetic junk. With North Hound Life, you’re choosing supplements made with honesty, transparency, and clean ingredients.
