North Hound Life Supplements: What Each One Actually Does

We carry a curated set of North Hound Life supplements, and customers regularly ask which one actually addresses their dog's specific issue. Here's a plain-English breakdown of each one we stock, what's in it, and when it's actually the right pick.

Turmeric Wellness+ (Turmeric and MCT Oil Blend)

Turmeric, MCT oil, black pepper, and ginger. This is an anti-inflammatory blend, most useful for older dogs managing joint stiffness, dogs recovering from an injury, or as general long-term joint support before serious problems set in. The black pepper isn't filler — it meaningfully improves how well the body absorbs turmeric's active compound (curcumin), which is why it's included rather than turmeric alone.

Skin & Coat Health+ (Canadian Atlantic Kelp)

Whole Atlantic Canada kelp, naturally containing 46 minerals and 16 amino acids. Despite the name, kelp's benefits go beyond coat shine — it supports thyroid and metabolic function too, since kelp is naturally iodine-rich. Good pick for a dull, flaky coat, but also worth considering for general mineral support in a diet that might be running light on trace minerals.

Coconut Oil (Cold-Pressed)

100% organic, unrefined, cold-pressed virgin coconut oil — rich in MCTs and lauric acid. Multi-purpose: supports skin and coat from the inside, can help settle occasional digestive upset, and some owners use it topically on dry paw pads or minor skin irritation. It's one of the more forgiving supplements to start with if you're not sure where to begin — broad benefit, low risk, easy to dose by mixing into food.

Veggie Boost (Blend of Organic Vegetables)

Organic kale, spinach, broccoli, beets, coconut, and ginger. A general antioxidant and immune-support blend — the supplement equivalent of "eat your vegetables." Good for a dog on a diet that's light on produce, or just as a general wellness add-on with no specific complaint driving the choice.

GI Balance (Slippery Elm Bark)

100% organic slippery elm bark. This is specifically a digestive supplement — it's a demulcent, meaning it coats and soothes irritated tissue in the GI tract. Reach for this one with diarrhea, general digestive upset, or gut lining inflammation, not as a general daily wellness add-on the way Veggie Boost or Coconut Oil are. Note: not intended for extended continuous use — it's meant for shorter-term digestive support during a flare-up.

Berry Blast (Blend of Organic Berries)

100% organic Canadian berries, including blueberries. A concentrated antioxidant supplement, useful for oxidative-stress protection generally — often recommended for senior dogs or dogs managing a chronic condition where inflammation and oxidative stress are ongoing concerns.

Omega 3+ (Canadian Harp Seal Oil)

Worth being upfront about this one: it's Canadian harp seal oil, not fish oil — an important distinction for anyone with an allergy concern or an ethical/dietary preference around the ingredient source. It delivers the same omega-3 profile fish oil does (EPA, DHA, DPA) and supports skin and coat, joint health, and general inflammation response, along with heart and immune support. If seal oil isn't something a customer wants for any reason, that's a completely reasonable position — just make sure they know what they're buying before checkout, not after.

Pumpkin+ (Fibre-Rich Pumpkin Blend)

Organic pumpkin, ground flax, organic MCT oil, and organic ginger. A digestive-support supplement, similar in purpose to GI Balance but built around fibre rather than a soothing demulcent — better suited to ongoing stool-regularity support (firming up loose stool, or easing mild constipation) than to an acute flare-up.

Probiotic+ (Canine-Specific Probiotic Blend)

Five canine-specific probiotic strains plus Jerusalem artichoke inulin and spirulina, delivering 2 billion CFU per gram, and licensed under Health Canada's Veterinary Health Product program. This is the supplement to reach for around antibiotic use, a diet change, or ongoing digestive inconsistency — probiotics support the gut microbiome broadly rather than targeting one specific symptom the way GI Balance or Pumpkin+ do.

Choosing Between the Digestive Options

We carry three supplements that all touch digestion — GI Balance, Pumpkin+, and Probiotic+ — and they're genuinely different tools, not interchangeable. GI Balance is for acute soothing during a flare-up. Pumpkin+ is for ongoing stool consistency. Probiotic+ is for overall gut microbiome health, especially after antibiotics or a diet change. A dog with a real digestive issue can reasonably use more than one of these together; ask us if you're not sure which combination fits your situation.

The Bottom Line

Every one of these does something genuinely different — there's no single "best" supplement in this lineup, only the right one for what your dog actually needs. Coconut Oil and Veggie Boost are safe, broad-benefit starting points if nothing specific is wrong. Turmeric Wellness+ and Skin & Coat Health+ target joints and coat specifically. GI Balance, Pumpkin+, and Probiotic+ are the three digestive tools, each suited to a different kind of digestive issue. And Berry Blast is the pick for general antioxidant support, especially in senior dogs.