7 Things Every Dog Owner Should Do, If They Want Their Dog To Live A Longer, Healthier Life
You'd do anything for your dog. Better food. More walks. Whatever it takes.
But what if the thing that could actually give them more years is something nobody ever told you about?
Dr. Caroline Petersen, DVM
Feb 06, 2026
1. Know What Your Dog's Food Is Actually Doing To Them
Every bag of kibble, cheap or premium, is processed at over 200 degrees.
That heat destroys probiotics, omega-3s, and B-vitamins before the food even hits the bag.
The industry knows this. They've known for years. But as long as you keep buying, they keep profiting.
Without these nutrients, your dog's gut slowly breaks down. And when the gut breaks down, everything else follows, which is exactly why the next point matters more than most owners realise.
2. Understand What's Really Happening Inside Their Gut
Your dog's gut controls almost everything. Digestion. Immunity. Skin health. Energy. Joint function. Even how long they live.
80% of their immune system lives in the gut. When it's balanced, the body works. When it's not, the body breaks down. Studies on dogs over 10 consistently show the same pattern, the ones with healthy gut bacteria live significantly longer and stay active further into old age.
Right now, if your dog eats processed food, their gut is missing the three nutrients it needs most. And your dog has been showing you the signs, you just didn't know what to look for.
3. Recognise What Your Dog Has Been Trying To Tell You
The grass eating. The paw licking. The scratching. The dull coat. The low energy. The stiff joints. The digestive issues.
These aren't random. They're not "just what dogs do." Every one of these traces back to a gut that's been stripped of what it needs.
Left unaddressed, these signals don't just stay the same, they get worse.
The inflammation builds. The immune system weakens. And your dog ages faster than they should. If you want them to live longer, this is the first thing you need to stop ignoring.
4. Stop Wasting Money On Solutions That Don't Fix The Problem
Apoquel. Cytopoint. Medicated shampoos. Premium kibble. Cheap probiotic powders. Allergy treats.
Every one of these treats the surface. Not one reaches the gut. That's why symptoms always return and nothing permanently changes.
If you want your dog to live longer, stop managing symptoms and start fixing the root cause. What that root cause is, and how to actually fix it, is what separates the dogs who thrive from the ones who slowly decline.
5. Give Them What's Actually Been Missing
Dr. James Whitford, a veterinary nutritionist studied why some dogs live dramatically longer than others. Every time, the answer came back to one thing, gut health.
He developed a single daily chew called VitalPaws that restores the three nutrients kibble destroys. 500 million probiotics, the clinical dose, not the 1-2 million in cheap supplements. Wild Alaskan Salmon Oil for real omega-3s. A complete B-vitamin complex. Glucosamine. Plus 12 natural active ingredients. Cold-pressed to keep everything alive. Every batch independently tested by Eurofins.
One chew. Everything their food is missing. At doses that actually work.
6. Start Before The Damage Gets Worse
Every day the gut stays unbalanced, the inflammation builds. The immune system weakens. The joints stiffen. The body ages faster than it should.
This isn't something that fixes itself. It gets worse. Slowly. Quietly. Until one day you realise your dog isn't the same anymore and you can't pinpoint when it changed.
The owners who act early don't just see better results. They get more time. And you can't put a price on that.
7. Give Them The Chance To Be With You For As Long As Possible
That's what this is really about. Not supplements. Not ingredients. Not gut health.
Time. More time with your dog. Good time. Years where they're running and playing and comfortable and happy, not just slowly fading. That's what every owner wants.
And the science is clear: gut health is the single biggest thing most owners aren't addressing.
Your dog can't make this choice. You can.
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Frequently Asked Questions
But what if my dog doesn't want to eat the chews?
In the rare case that this happens, we’ll send you a replacement flavour (chicken or beef) for free.
If your dog doesn’t like that one either, we’ll issue a full refund—no problem.
At what age can my pup start using these?
The Multivitamin is suitable for dogs of all ages and breeds. However, we do recommend dogs begin to incorporate the chews into their daily routine starting at an age of 3 months or older.
What does 100% Human-Grade mean?
Most pet supplements from other brands contain palm oil, fillers, artificial flavoring, preservatives, etc. At VitalPaws, we’re raising the standards of pet health by only using the highest quality human-grade ingredients, which is what our best friends deserve.
How long until I start seeing the benefits?
The benefits that most dogs feel—less itching, more activity, better mood—are just bonuses to improving their long-term health. If taken consistently on a daily basis, most dogs will start to see positive effects in about 6-8 weeks.
How many chews come in a jar?
There are 60 Chews in each jar, which is a 2-month supply for Small Dogs (0-12kg).
Medium dogs (12-34kg) will need a monthly frequency.
Bigger dogs (34kg+) will need a 3-weekly frequency.
What flavour is the Multivitamin?
Our Multivitamin is made with the highest quality human-grade chicken liver, a flavor that dogs absolutely love. In the case of a chicken allergy, we recommend our Beef flavour!
What happens if I accidentally give my dog too many chews?
In the event that your dog accidentally consumes significantly more than the daily recommended dose, consult your vet for advice.
Can I take this dog multivitamin with other supplements?
Our veterinary team formulated our Daily Vitamin with natural ingredients that can be taken both alone or as a complementary product with other common and more targeted pet supplements. Nevertheless, we still recommend checking with your vet.
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