Ingredients & quality

Ingredient and quality guide

What's in our formulas, and how to read any dog supplement label.

Goodest Labs makes dog supplements. This is our own educational page, not independent journalism or a third-party review. It is general information, not veterinary advice.

Premium Liquid Collagen

The label, amounts per serving

Taken from the product label and manufacturer's specification.

Active ingredients

IngredientPer 1 mL
Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides (Types I & III)900 mg
UC-II® (Type II Collagen)40 mg
Omega-3400 mg
Vitamin C50 mg

Other ingredients: Purified water

Allergen information: Free of gluten, wheat, corn, soy, dairy and artificial preservatives.

Cautions: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children. If your dog's condition worsens or does not improve, stop use and consult your veterinarian. Talk to your veterinarian before use if your dog is pregnant, nursing or taking medication.

Source: Product label

HIP & JOINT SOFT CHEWS

The label, amounts per chew

Taken from the product label and manufacturer's specification.

Active ingredients

IngredientPer 1 soft chew
Glucosamine HCl (from shrimp & crab)600 mg
Organic Hemp Seed Powder500 mg
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM)225 mg
Chondroitin Sulfate (bovine)200 mg
Organic Hemp Seed Oil150 mg
Turmeric (Curcuma longa) Root Powder150 mg
Boswellia Serrata Extract100 mg
Black Pepper (Piper nigrum) Fruit Powder50 mg
Devil's Claw Root Powder25 mg
Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)25 mg
dl-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)99 IU

Allergen information: Contains shellfish (shrimp and crab) and bovine ingredients.

Cautions: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children. If your dog's condition worsens or does not improve, stop use and consult your veterinarian. Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven.

Source: Product label

How To Read A Dog Supplement Label

Active vs. other ingredients

Active ingredients are the ones the product is built around, usually listed with an amount. Other ingredients carry, preserve or flavor the formula. Both matter, especially if your dog has food sensitivities.

What counts as a "serving"

A serving might be a chew, a scoop or a number of mL. Check what the label means, then multiply by your dog's daily serving to see what they'd actually get.

Ingredient sources

Skin and coat formulas often use fish, bovine or poultry-derived ingredients. The source matters if your dog has sensitivities.

Lot number and certificate of analysis

A lot number makes it possible to trace a product. A certificate of analysis shows what a lab measured in that batch.

The claims

Products like these aren't approved to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. Claims that they do are a reason for caution, and a reason to ask your vet.