Pet owners will do almost anything to help their furry family members live longer, healthier lives. As more pet owners turn to online wellness advice and supplements, veterinarians are urging consumers to choose science-backed products, and to keep vets in the loop on long-term care decisions.
“People will use AI to try to figure out the problem,” shared Steve Mehler, D.V.M., DACVS, chief medical consultant for Veterinarian Recommended Solutions (VRS). While Mehler notes that it’s great, and understandable, that pet owners want to be proactive when they notice something is off, he’s seen too many people end up with “bad ingredients,” or even treating the wrong underlying issue.
Steve Mehler, D.V.M., DACVS
Chief Medical Consultant, Veterinarian Recommended Solutions (VRS)
Choosing science-backed support
The growing interest in proactive pet wellness has fueled demand for nutraceuticals, or supplements designed to support long-term pet health. But according to Mehler, the crowded supplement market can make it difficult for pet owners to distinguish quality products from ineffective or even unsafe alternatives.
That’s why veterinarians increasingly emphasize evidence-based ingredients, rigorous safety standards, and clinical research when recommending supplements for mobility, skin and coat health, healthy aging, and other chronic conditions.
At VRS, every product lot undergoes third-party testing for purity and ingredient accuracy, and several flagship products are supported by clinical studies in dogs and cats. Mehler noted that VRS has stayed committed to its founding philosophy: “We lead with education. We lead with science. We lead with safety.”
A team approach to wellness
For Mehler, supplements are not about replacing veterinary care, but strengthening it through collaboration between veterinarians, pet owners, and trusted wellness partners.
“It’s a team approach,” Mehler said. “Choose science-backed, veterinarian-recommended products. Have a conversation with your veterinarian, and let’s figure out what’s best for your pet together.”
To learn more and browse VRS’s full line of products, visit vrshealth.com
