How to compare dog supplements: what to check on a label

Dog supplements are easy to buy and hard to compare. This guide gives you four checks to run on any label, ours included: ingredient transparency, amounts, testing and claims. We do not name or criticise other brands. We just show you what to look for.

Why comparing is hard

Shelves are full of bottles with big promises and small print. It is hard to tell them apart. So do not compare the promises. Compare the labels.

We will not name other brands or run them down. Use these four checks on any product, including ours.

1. Ingredient transparency

Can you see every ingredient by name? A “proprietary blend” hides what is inside and how much of each. A good label lists each item.

PAWER Daily lists all eight: NMN, PQQ, CoQ10 (PureSorb Q40), methylfolate, fisetin, isoquercetin, inulin and vitamin B12. We list everything because you should be able to show the label to your vet.

2. Amounts on the label

A name without an amount tells you little. Look for the quantity per dose and a clear dose by body weight. Ours is 1.7 ml per 10 kg per day. Per-dose amounts are not final yet, so they are not stated here. We would rather wait than guess.

3. Testing

Ask two things. What was tested, the ingredients or the finished product? And in which animals?

Our honest answer: most ingredients were studied in people and lab animals. We do not claim any study of PAWER itself. Nobody can promise results for your dog.

4. Claims

Be careful with products that promise big outcomes, name diseases, or use words like “proven” or “guaranteed”. A supplement is not a medicine. Modest wording is a good sign.

A quick checklist

every ingredient named
amount per dose shown
dose by weight explained
clear statement of what is tested and what is not
no disease promises
clear storage and contact details
honest about who should ask a vet first

Other things to weigh

Cost per day, how easy it is to give, and your vet’s view all matter. See cost per day and how to give it.

Species matter

PAWER is for dogs only. Never give a dog product to a cat or other animal.

If you want to see how PAWER fits your dog, take the quiz.

Our own limits

We apply the same checks to ourselves. Amounts per dose are not final, and there is no study of PAWER itself. We say so because a fair comparison starts with honest labels on every side.

General information for pet owners. Not veterinary advice.

Questions people ask

What should I check on a supplement label?

Check that every ingredient is named, that amounts are stated, that the dose is clear by weight, and that the claims are modest. A vague blend or a long list of promises is a reason to ask more questions.

Why does PAWER list every ingredient?

Because you cannot judge what you cannot see. We name all eight: NMN, PQQ, CoQ10 (PureSorb Q40), methylfolate, fisetin, isoquercetin, inulin and vitamin B12. Amounts will appear on the product page when final.

Does testing matter?

Yes. Ask what has been tested: the ingredients, the finished product, or both. Most of our ingredients were studied in people and lab animals. No study of PAWER itself is claimed. Be wary of anyone who blurs that line.

Is a supplement better than a different one?

Better depends on your dog, your vet's advice and what the label honestly shows. We would rather you compare clearly than take our word for it. Whichever you choose, ask your vet first if there is medication or a condition.