As a holistic veterinarian, I tend to focus on health and prevention. Diet and nutrition are the main foundation of health. Food is the best way to provide nutrition but with our processed dog food, nutritional supplements are usually needed.

I love Standard Process for their food-based nutritional supplements. The company has been family owned and operated for over 95 years. Most of their ingredients are organically grown on their farm in Wisconsin.

Here are a few of my favorite formulas that are good for all pets.

Canine Whole Body Support provides general multisystem support for daily maintenance of all dogs' body systems. Contains essential nutrients important for:

• The musculoskeletal system

• Energy and nutrient metabolism

• The central nervous system

• Keratinization/melanin formation/skin and coat health

• The antioxidant system

• Also contains calcium, iron, and zinc

Indications for Use:

• Daily supplement for any patient

• Growing animals

• Performance/working animals

• Senior animals

Feline Whole Body Support is made with whole food ingredients, organ and tissue extracts, botanicals, and other ingredients can fill nutrition gaps.

• Provides general multisystem support for daily maintenance of all body systems with emphasis on a healthy endocrine system

• Is an excellent nutritional foundation for use with all other system-support formulas

Indications for Use:

• Daily supplement for any patient

• Growing animals

• Endocrine system support

• Senior animals

Canine Immune System Support supports optimal function of dogs' immune systems and provides nutritional and biochemical support for healthy immune cells and tissues.

Canine Immune System Support:

• Provides nutritional and biochemical support for the immune system

• Supports healthy immune system function

• Supports immune cell health

• Supports endocrine health

• Supports healthy inflammatory processes

• Provides antioxidant support

• Beneficial for dogs responding to common environmental challenges

Feline Immune Support

The immune system is a complex array of cells that are found throughout the body. Immune cells are designed to work in conjunction with each other to provide a defense against unwanted invaders. The complexity of the immune system requires a multidimensional approach to nutritional factors. Nutritional support of the immune system is directed at facilitating normal function and is not intended to be suppressive or stimulating.

• Provides nutritional and biochemical support for healthy immune cells and tissues

• Supports optimal immune system function

Indications for Use:

• General immune system support

• Colder climates or during the fall/winter months

• When kenneled or in a shelter