National Pet Wellness Day is launched with new line of supplements and probiotics

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A line of supplements and probiotics for animals has been launched along with the creation of the new National Pet Wellness Day on May 8. Royal Canin announced both initiatives on May 6, 2025, bringing awareness to the importance of health care that is customized to meet each pet’s unique needs.¹

The new product line’s soft chew supplements target joint, digestion, and skin and coat health in puppies and dogs. Probiotic powders included in the product line were designed to strengthen canine and feline immune systems and promote their digestive health. These supplements and probiotics are formulated with ingredients that are supported by scientific studies on efficacy, according to Royal Canin.¹

"This innovative range of products is designed to complement our existing diets to support the health and well-being of cats and dogs," Heather Pasquale, RPh, general manager of the US Vet Business Unit for Royal Canin North America, said in a news release.¹ "Our supplements are formulated with the same philosophy and scientific rigor that Royal Canin is known for, addressing specific health concerns while maintaining the nutritional balance that is crucial for optimal pet health."

The new products are as follows¹:

• Royal Canin Clinically Proven Probiotics for Digestive and Immune Health probiotic powders are yeast-based and contain live Saccharomyces boulardii CNCM I-1079 strain that is clinically proven to promote a strong immune system, boost beneficial bacteria in the gut, and help support digestive health and optimal stool quality in cats and dogs.
• Royal Canin Puppy Digestive & Immune Health Chews are specially formulated using a science-driven blend of prebiotic fibers for the gut microbiome, vitamins E and C to support cellular health, and Beta-glucan postbiotics for digestive health and stool quality.
• Royal Canin Digestive Chews are formulated with prebiotic fibers to feed good bacteria in the gut microbiome, Beta-glucan postbiotics for digestive health and stool quality and zeolite to help reduce stool odor.
• Royal Canin Joint Chews are formulated with New Zealand green-lipped mussel to promote joint comfort and reduce occasional joint stiffness, and EPA + DHA to help reduce inflammation from normal exercise and activity.
• Royal Canin Skin & Coat Chews are formulated with GLA, LA and Zn to help keep skin hydrated and promote good coat quality, EPA + DHA to promote healthy skin and B-vitamin blend to help maintain the skin barrier.

These new products are available through retailers that include Chewy and Amazon, and through veterinarians. The probiotic powders are available in 7-count and 30-count boxes, while the soft chews are available in 60-count packages.

Royal Canin declared May 8, 2025, as National Pet Wellness Day to celebrate the launch of the new supplements and probiotics line.¹ The day also coincides with National Pet Week, which was created in 1981 by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). This year’s National Pet Week runs May 4-10, 2025, with each day focused on a different topic. The AVMA’s daily themes for the week are as follows²:

• Sunday: Choosing wellness with a lifelong commitment
• Monday: Behavioral health and creating habits for healthy pets
• Tuesday: Nutrition and exercise
• Wednesday: Love your pet and see a veterinarian
• Thursday: Travel with pets
• Friday: Preparing for emergencies
• Saturday: Planning for the proper care of pets

References

1. Royal Canin declares May 8 National Pet Wellness Day with launch of new supplements and probiotics line. News release. May 6, 2025. Accessed May 6, 2025. https://prnmedia.prnewswire.com/news-releases/royal-canin-declares-may-8-national-pet-wellness-day-with-launch-of-new-supplements-and-probiotics-line-302445138.html
2. National Pet Week. American Veterinary Medical Association. Accessed May 6, 2025. https://www.avma.org/events/national-pet-week