INGREDIENT GLOSSARY

What’s inside your dog’s daily scoop — and why it matters.

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No Mystery — Just Mastery

At Other Half, we believe in radical transparency. Every scoop your dog gets is packed with purposeful, clinically proven ingredients — nothing hidden, nothing weird. Here's what goes into our formulas and why it matters.

Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)

Vitamins & Minerals

Provides essential vitamins and minerals.

Published Research Effect of dietary antioxidants on free radical damage in dogs and cats

Apple Cider Vinegar

Detoxification

Promotes natural detoxification

Astaxanthin

Healthy Aging

Enhances cellular health and aging.

Published Research: Effects of astaxanthin supplementation in healthy and obese dogs

Bacillus Coagulans

Digestive Health (Gut)

Improves gut microbiota.

Published Research: Application of Bacillus coagulans in Animal Husbandry and Its Underlying Mechanisms

Biotin (B7)

Vitamins & Minerals

Strengthens hair and nails.

Published Research Nutritional Supplements for Skin Health—A Review of What Should Be Chosen and Why

beta-Carotene

Ocular Health

Enhances eye health and strengthens immune system

Published Research: Effects of age and dietary beta-carotene on immunological variables in dogs

Bromelain

Immune Health

Boosts immune function.

Published Research: A Supplement with Bromelain, Lentinula edodes, and Quercetin: Antioxidant Capacity and Effects on Morphofunctional and Fecal Parameters (Calprotectin, Cortisol, and Intestinal Fermentation Products) in Kennel Dogs

Calcium D-Pantothenate (B5)

Vitamins & Minerals

Enhances energy production

Cholecalciferol (D3)

Vitamins & Minerals

Promotes bone and immune health.

Published Research Nutritional Supplements for Skin Health—A Review of What Should Be Chosen and Why

Choline L-Bitartrate

Healthy Aging

Promotes healthy aging and enhances cognitive function

Published Research: Influence of a Polyherbal Choline Source in Dogs: Body Weight Changes, Blood Metabolites, and Gene Expression

Chondroitin (Bovine)

Joint Health

Enhances joint mobility.

Published Research: Efficacy of a dietary supplement in dogs with osteoarthritis: A randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial

Collagen (Bovine)

Joint Health

Supports joint health and enhances skin and coat health.

Published Research: Efficacy of Chondroprotective Food Supplements Based on Collagen Hydrolysate and Compounds Isolated from Marine Organisms

CoQ10

Heart Health

Boosts heart energy and function and enhances cellular longevity

Published Research: Effects of Coenzyme Q10 Supplementation on Oxidative Stress Markers, Inflammatory Markers, Lymphocyte Subpopulations, and Clinical Status in Dogs with Myxomatous Mitral Valve Disease

Cranberry Extract

Oral Health

Prevents bacterial adhesion to teeth and gums, supporting overall oral hygiene

Published Research: Effects of cranberry extract on prevention of urinary tract infection in dogs and on adhesion of Escherichia coli to Madin-Darby canine kidney cells

D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate Powder (Vitamin E)

Vitamins & Minerals

Promotes antioxidant protection.

Published Research: Anti-inflammatory response of dietary vitamin E and its effects on pain and joint structures during early stages of surgically induced osteoarthritis in dogs

Dandelion Root Powder

Detoxification

Aids in detoxification and strengthens immune defense.

Published Research: Protective Effects of Taraxacum officinale L. (Dandelion) Root Extract in Experimental Acute on Chronic Liver Failure

Echinacea Powder

Immune Health

Strengthens immune defense and provides allergy relief.

Published Research: Echinacea powder: treatment for canine chronic and seasonal upper respiratory tract infections

Fermented Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae)

Immune Health

Improves immune response.

Published Research: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Impact of a Novel Probiotic and Nutraceutical Supplement on Pruritic Dermatitis and the Gut Microbiota in Privately Owned Dogs

Folic Acid (B9)

Vitamins & Minerals

Supports cellular growth and repair.

Published Research Folic acid and diseases - supplement it or not?

Ginger Root Powder

Digestive Health (Gut)

Enhances digestion and promotes joint health.

Published Research: Oral Administration of Ginger Rhizome Powder and Postoperative Inflammation Indices in Ovariohysterectomized Dogs

Glucosamine (GlucosaGreen)

Joint Health

Promotes joint flexibility and health.

Published Research: Efficacy of a dietary supplement in dogs with osteoarthritis: A randomized placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial

Goat Milk Powder

Digestive Health, Palatability, Oral Health

Enhances palatability. Provides pre/probiotics and nutrients to support oral and digestive health. Rich in calcium and phosphorous to support strong teeth. Improves gut health and boosts immune function.

Published Research: Exploring the health benefits and functional properties of goat milk proteins

Immunolin

Immune Health

Enhances immune health.

Published Research: Spray-dried porcine plasma influences intestinal barrier function, inflammation, and diarrhea in weaned pigs

Jerusalem Artichoke Powder

Digestive Health (Gut)

Supports digestive health and strengthens immune system.

Published Research: Jerusalem Artichoke as a Potential Prebiotic: Influence on Nutrient Utilization, Hindgut Fermentation and Immune Response of Labrador Dogs

L-Carnitine

Heart Health

Promotes heart function and supports healthy aging.

Published Research: Beneficial Effects of L-Carnitine Supplementation during IVM of Canine Oocytes on Their Nuclear Maturation and Development In Vitro

Lutein

Cognitive Health

Supports cognitive health.

Magnesium

Vitamins & Minerals

Enhances cellular and nerve function.

Marshmallow Root Powder

Allergy Support

Supports allergy relief and enhances immune response.

Published Research: Anti-inflammatory and Anti-oxidative Effects of Phytohustil® and Root Extract of Althaea officinalis L. on Macrophages in vitro

Methylcobalamin (B12)

Vitamins & Minerals

Boosts red blood cell production.

Methylsulfonylmethane (OptiMSM)

Joint Health

Supports joint integrity.

Published Research: Methylsulfonylmethane: Applications and Safety of a Novel Dietary Supplement

Milk Thistle Seed Extract

Oral Health

Offers antioxidant support to oral tissues; helps reduce oral inflammation and improve gum health.

Published Research: Use of Milk Thistle in Farm and Companion Animals: A Review

Nicotinamide Riboside Powder

Healthy Aging

Boosts cellular health for longevity.

Published Research: Therapeutic Manipulation of Ageing: Repurposing Old Dogs and Discovering New Tricks

Omega 3 (Fish) Powder

Skin & Coat

Enhances skin and coat health and supports immune function.

Published Research: Therapeutic Effect of EPA/DHA Supplementation in Neoplastic and Non-neoplastic Companion Animal Diseases: A Systematic Review

Pumpkin Powder

Digestive Health (Gut)

Enhances gut health and provides prebiotic support.

Pyridoxine (B6)

Vitamins & Minerals

Promotes protein metabolism.

Published Research Diet and Skin Disease in Dogs and Cats

Quercetin

Immune Health

Boosts immune health and supports healthy aging.

Rephyll (Beta-Caryophyllene)

Joint Health

Promotes joint comfort and supports healthy aging.

Published Research: Antinociceptive and chondroprotective effects of prolonged β-caryophyllene treatment in the animal model of osteoarthritis: Focus on tolerance development

Resveratrol Powder

Healthy Aging

Supports cellular health for healthy aging.

Published Research: Resveratrol administration increases phagocytosis, decreases oxidative burst, and promotes pro-inflammatory cytokine production in healthy dogs

Riboflavin (B2)

Vitamins & Minerals

Supports energy metabolism.

Published Research Historical aspects of the major neurological vitamin deficiency disorders: the water-soluble B vitamins

Spirulina Powder (Phycocyanin)

Allergy Support

Supports allergy relief and boosts immune helath.

Published Research: Supplementation of Diets With Spirulina Influences Immune and Gut Function in Dogs

Taurine

Heart Health

Supports heart health and promotes ocular health.

Sunflower Lecithin

Inactive

Thiamine (B1)

Vitamins & Minerals

Enhances energy metabolism.

Published Research Historical aspects of the major neurological vitamin deficiency disorders: the water-soluble B vitamins

Turmeric Powder

Joint Health

Improves joint health and enhances allergy and immune response.

Published Research: Turmeric and Curcumin—Health-Promoting Properties in Humans versus Dogs

Zeaxanthin

Ocular Health

Supports ocular health.

Published Research: Effect of dietary zeaxanthin on tissue distribution of zeaxanthin and lutein in quail

Zinc

Vitamins & Minerals

Supports immune health and healing.

Kelp Powder

Plaque/Tartar

Supports plaque reduction and freshens breath with natural enzymes and minerals.

Sodium Hexametaphosphate ("SHMP")

Reduces tartar buildup by binding to calcium in saliva, preventing remineralization. Helps reduce staining on teeth.

Balances skin pH and provides antimicrobial properties to defend against allergens. "Topical Applications of Acetic Acid: Evidence for Antimicrobial and Skin Barrier Benefits."

Published Research: Effect of sodium hexametaphosphate on dental calculus formation in dogs

Neem Leaf Powder

Oral Health

Provides antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, reducing plaque and gum irritation. May help prevent oral infections.

Published Research: Azadirachta indica: A herbal panacea in dentistry – An update

Oral Health Postbiotic ™

Promotes healthy oral microbiota, reducing harmful bacteria and supporting gum health. Helps reduce risk of eriodontal disease.

Parsley Powder

Oral Health

Neutralizes bad breath with chlorophyll and supports oral detoxification.

Published Research: Polyphenols in Oral Health: Homeostasis Maintenance, Disease Prevention, and Therapeutic Applications

Fennel Seed Powder

Breath

Helps freshen breath with mild antimicrobial and digestive benefits.

Published Research: Effect of ACP-CPP Chewing Gum and Natural Chewable Products on Plaque pH, Calcium and Phosphate Concentration

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