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📘 Ingredient Glossary

What's Inside Your Dog's Topper

A simple, easy-to-understand guide to the core ingredients used in our food toppers — and why they're included. No jargon, no confusion — just clear explanations you can trust.

🌿 Core Ingredients

Each ingredient in our toppers is chosen for a specific purpose. Here's what they do:

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Green-Lipped Mussel

A natural marine ingredient sourced from New Zealand. Green-lipped mussel is valued for its omega 3 content and naturally occurring nutrients that support everyday mobility and overall wellbeing. It's a clean, single-ingredient addition that pairs well with most diets.

🦴 Joint Support 🌊 Omega 3s 🇳🇿 New Zealand Sourced
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Collagen

Collagen is a structural protein found in skin, joints, and connective tissues. Adding collagen as a topper helps support everyday mobility, skin structure, and coat quality. It's especially useful for active or aging dogs who benefit from extra nutritional support.

🦴 Joint Health ✨ Skin & Coat 🏃 Active Dogs
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Pumpkin

Pumpkin is rich in gentle, soluble fibre and natural antioxidants. It's commonly used to support healthy digestion, stool quality, and overall gut comfort. Pumpkin also adds natural sweetness and moisture, making meals more appealing.

🌿 Digestion 💧 Hydration 😋 Palatability
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Organic Kelp

Organic kelp is a natural source of trace minerals, including iodine, which supports normal thyroid function and overall vitality. It's a nutrient-dense sea vegetable that complements a balanced diet and adds natural micronutrient variety.

🦴 Trace Minerals ⚡ Energy 🌊 Sea Vegetable

📖 How to Use This Glossary

This glossary is designed to help you understand the ingredients you'll see across our toppers and guides. Each ingredient is chosen for a specific purpose — always simple, always functional, and always dog-friendly.

Use this resource to:

  • Make informed choices about your dog's nutrition
  • Understand why specific ingredients are included
  • Find the right topper for your dog's unique needs
💡 Pro Tip: Ingredients work best together! Many of our toppers combine multiple ingredients for synergistic benefits. For example, collagen + pumpkin supports both joints and digestion in one scoop.

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Every ingredient is sourced with care and tested for purity.

🔍 Transparency Matters

We believe you deserve to know exactly what goes into your dog's food. Every ingredient has a purpose, and every topper is crafted with intention. No fillers, no mystery ingredients — just simple, functional nutrition you can feel good about.