Actually, cuddling with dogs is super healthy for kids! Studies show that kids with dogs have stronger immune systems & fewer allergies.

But for a healthy family, you need a healthy dog — which is why celebrated veterinarian Dr. Richter created an easy, at-home way to help dogs get better mobility, digestion & energy levels!

Kid cuddling dog
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Nutra Thrive Canine Nutritional Supplement
With 40 ingredients shown to help*:

  • Support Digestive Health1
  • Promote Healthy Joints and Muscles2
  • Support Immunity3
  • Promote Weight Loss4
  • Reenergize Older Dogs5
  • *All dogs are unique. Individual results can and will vary.

What are Probiotics?

You’ve probably heard about humans using probiotics to improve their digestion and health. You may even use them. Not everyone is an expert in them, but the idea behind probiotics is that by adding good living bacteria to your gut, it will balance the bad bacteria.

Probiotics effect on dogs

Once this ratio is corrected your entire digestive system will function much more smoothly, which means your whole body will work better, so you’ll look and feel better. The reason probiotics are so necessary these days is that our diets have put our digestive system all out-of-whack. Sadly, dog diets are far worse than human diets which means they can benefit from probiotics even more than their owners, especially as they start to get older.

Life Expectancy of Golden Retrievers
In The Last 50 Years

Life Expectancy of Golden Retrievers In The Last 50 Years
Years Of Research

In the 1970s, the average Golden Retriever lived 17 years, today it’s 9.6

What’s Wrong With My Dog’s Kibble?

A healthy dog all starts with the nutrition you give it. But today, even premium dog foods are depleted of their nutritional value. Why? Because today’s government standards are extremely low. And most owners just aren’t aware that the vast majority of commercial dog foods are missing certain nutrients that are VITAL to their dog’s health - no matter it’s size. In fact, to be allowed on your supermarket shelf, dog foods basically just need enough nutrients not to kill your pet or give them scurvy.

Worse, pet foods are labeled (or should we say “mislabeled”) according to very lax, confusing laws.

For instance, when your dog “food” package says it includes chicken, it could have as little as the following percentages of actual real meat:

  • “Chicken Flavor” = 0%
  • “With Chicken” = 3%
  • “Chicken Dinner” = 25%
  • “Chicken Nuggets” = 25%
  • “Chicken Formula” = 25%
  • “Chicken Dog Food” = 95%

So when your dog food says it’s made “with chicken,” what you need to be asking is, “What’s the other 97%?!”

(Hint: it’s probably a lot of cheap processed fillers).

Will Premium All-Natural Foods Help?

Even when dog food is labeled “premium,” the makers still often take those healthy ingredients and pressure cook them at super high temperatures. When it comes out the other end, you’ve got this brown mush, and much of the good stuff has been destroyed. They need to do this because the food is supposed to last for two or three years on the shelf, but that means some pretty bad stuff has gotten into the food to make it last that long.

This is why dogs have even more digestive problems than humans. Which is why they can have a lot of avoidable problems such as:

  • Bad Breath
  • Foul Smelling Poop
  • Obesity
  • Weakened Joints and Muscles
  • Reduced Immune Function
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Just Like Us, Dogs Need to Supplement
Some of Their Nutrients

To combat these digestive problems that can lead to problems all throughout the body, dogs can turn to probiotics. That’s because dog health, like human health, begins with digestion.7

This is why Dr. Gary Richter began with a probiotic/ digestive enzyme blend to balance good and bad bacteria. He determined that it was the best way for dogs to better break down foods and nutrients, while helping the body flush out fats and waste.8

2018 U.S. Pet Obesity Survey Chart9

2018 U.S. Pet Obesity Survey Chart

56% of U.S. dogs
are overweight
or obese10

45% of dogs owners
incorrectly identified
their overweight
or obese pet as
“normal weight”11

*Don’t turn your dog into a statistic.

One great risk is that dogs with poor digestion tend to be overweight as they age, which can put a lot of pressure on their limbs. making it very painful for them to get around.12

The damage from the bad foods can now be largely avoided and the nutrients will be better absorbed. And the dogs have a fair chance at losing the extra weight putting unbearable stress on their joints and muscles.

Aside from focusing on better gut health (which on its own leads to better overall health and benefits like better breath), Dr. Richter knew precisely what additional nutrients dogs today need to transform their energy, overall health, quality of life and maybe even their longevity. Nutrients whose benefits may even be much better absorbed because of the enzymes and probiotics.13

Dr. Gary Richter feeding a dog
Nutra Thrive product

Level Up Your Dog’s Food
With Nutra Thrive

With this powerful powder composed of all 40 unique ingredients needed to combat malnutrition and improve the quality of a dog’s life, people can now level up the foods their dogs are already eating.

So with Nutra Thrive, dogs now have a fair shot at staying trim and living longer, happier lives! Dr. Richter actually made the formula so that the nutrition problems cutting short the lives of man’s best friends will be resolved simply, easily and affordably.

Happy dog running on the fields

Nutra Thrive is Made of 40 Unique
Ingredients Designed to Help:

Teeth & Bones*

Support healthy bones and teeth with Calcium14

*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.

Whole Body

Support whole-body health with powerful antioxidants15

*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.

Coat & Skin*

Help keep coat shiny and skin hydrated with biotin, Vitamin E, and Omega-3’s from kelp16

*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.

Support Immunity*

Naturally support immune function with superfood mushrooms (reishi, shitake, maitake), vitamins and minerals17

*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.

Joints*

Help keep joints moving comfortably with Crominex®️ 3+18

*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.

Digestion*

Support healthy digestion with probiotics, digestive enzymes, and fiber19

*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.

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How to Use Nutra Thrive

To give your dog the full benefits of Nutra Thrive, simply follow the guidelines below. Use this formula consistently for the best results.

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Get the right amount of dosage needed for your dog’s size. Pour the dosage onto your dog’s normal food.

You may also sprinkle or pour a little bit of water into the bowl - enough to coat the kibble, but not so much that it floats in the water. About 1/4 cup should be enough.

Thoroughly mix Nutra Thrive until the powder evenly coats your dog’s food.

3 Unique Blends Designed To Improve
Your Dog’s Health and it tastes like bacon

Superfoods Blend

Reishi mushroom, shiitake and maitake mushrooms

Superfoods Blend

Super Canine Blend

Engevita GSH Glutathione Inactive Yeast & Beef Liver, easily-absorbed B-complex vitamins, vitamin D, dietary fiber & protein

Super Canine Blend

Probiotic & Enzyme Blend

2 billion CFU’s from 4 probiotic strains, and 4 primary digestive enzymes (papain, protease, amylase,lipase)

Probiotic & Enzyme Blend
Nutra Thrive Dog Supfacts

If all goes according to plan, you will notice your dog has better smelling breath and poop, a shinier coat, a happier mood and more active lifestyle, like they’re suddenly feeling years younger. Dr. Gary Richter

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Making a Positive Change

Ultimate Pet Nutrition is proud to sponsor Pets for Vets a nonprofit organization that uses a unique, successful method for pairing shelter pets in need with veterans. This mutually beneficial bond has not only given deserving shelter pets a loving home, but also helped reduce anxiety and depression for the heroes that have served our country. Ultimate Pet Nutrition is honored to support this organization’s admirable mission, and we are so proud to be making a difference in the lives of both animals and our deserving veterans.

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Results & Reviews

4.9 star rating (based on 198 reviews)

Thank you for the product my dog is a rednose pitbull and he is 3yrs old and his actions are like a puppy his coat is always shinny and not so sad, due to the dog food that was not used of this product. Now he’s so active its hard to keep up with him.
Rednose pitbull

Stephanie A Carter
January 6, 2020
*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.
My 17yr old chihuahua!

After months of [...] homemade meals he turned his nose at, our boy is finally getting better. His appetite is coming back telling me he likes the taste and he’s pooping normal !!😃 After just one week! We were truly losing him, we are so happy!
17 yr old chihuahua

Susan Henry
December 16, 2019
*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.
Very effective

Since we give nutra thrive to our 8 years old Fur baby for a while , girl she has more energy than us . She is on her 3rd jar and we love to order more.
8yr old dog

Mary Beth
November 17, 2019
*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.
After 4 Days

Perfect for a 14 yr old dog
14 yr old dog

Glenn
October 5, 2019
*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.
Made into a young pup again❤️

I’ve been using this product on my Roxy dog for two weeks now. Roxy is a 7 1/2 year old Jack Russell/ Boxer. I had started to notice that her breathing was starting to be really labored. It broke my heart to see this and took her to the vet, but all her labs and everything else checked out healthy dog. But my prayers were answered when I ran across this product. I am so thankful , since Roxy started eating this on her food she is like a brand new pup again. I can take her on her daily 1 mile walk and she still wants to play ball non stop until we go to bed. We love this product and I’m so thankful to the doctor for making something like this. Hopefully it will extend Roxys life for a good long time so we can love on her longer!!
Thank You again!!

Cynthia Williams
September 21, 2019
*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.
LOVE Nutra Thrive product!

I truly cannot believe how soft and shiny Bella’s coat is! Before Nutra Thrive I just didn’t realize how dull and brittle it had been. We want to cuddle with her all the time now!!
old dog

Gretchen & Chris
May 16, 2019
*All pets are unique. Results can and will vary.

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About Dr. Gary Richter, MS, DVM

Dr. Gary Richter loves animals and is passionate about keeping them healthy and happy as long as possible. He has received more than 30 awards due to his expertise in the field, and The American Veterinary Medical Foundation named Dr. Richter “America’s Favorite Veterinarian.”

Dr. Richter has been at the forefront of pet nutrition for two decades, and he is also the author of the bestselling “The Ultimate Pet Health Guide.”

Dr. Richter uses his 20 years of experience in western and eastern medicine and combines them into 1 powerful powder with 40 different ingredients that are scientifically shown to give your dog what it needs to have a long happy life.

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FAQ'S

  • How Do I Use Nutra Thrive?

    Nutra Thrive is easy to prepare — simply follow the guidelines below. Use it consistently to get the best results.

    Calorie Content (Calculated) ME:
    1579 kcal/kg, 6 kcal/scoop

    Guaranteed Analysis
    Crude Protein (Min.) 20%, Crude Fat (Min.) 1%, Crude Fiber (Max.) 29%, Moisture (Max.) 10%.

  • Nutra Thrive Dog Supfacts

    Nutra Thrive contains only naturally-derived ingredients — and each one is hand-selected for maximum quality and purity. However, we always recommend consulting with your veterinarian before beginning any new supplement.

  • Quality is our number one priority here at Ultimate Pet Nutrition, so all of our formulas go through rigorous testing for quality at an independent, 3rd-party facility.

  • Absolutely. At Ultimate Pet Nutrition, we’re proud to formulate some of the most advanced pet supplements on the market — and that’s why every purchase you make is backed by our 90-Day Refund Promise.

    If you don’t see a noticeable difference in your dog’s skin, coat, and activity levels, please let us know. We’ll be more than happy to refund your purchase price — no hassle, no stress.

[1, 13 & 19] Efficacy of a Probiotic‐Prebiotic Supplement on Incidence of Diarrhea in a Dog Shelter: A Randomized, Double‐Blind, Placebo‐Controlled Trial [Link]

[2 & 18] Anti-Arthritic Efficacy And Safety Of Crominex® 3+ (Trivalent Chromium, Phyllanthus emblica Extract, And Shilajit) In Moderately Arthritic Dogs [Link]

[3 & 4] Oral Administration of Compound Probiotics Improved Canine Feed Intake, Weight Gain, Immunity and Intestinal Microbiota [Link]

[5] The Benefits of Liver for Dogs [Link]

[6] Why are Golden retrievers more likely to die of cancer than any other breed? [Link]

[7 & 8] Probiotics for Dogs: Do They Work? [Link]

[9 & 10] 2018 Pet Obesity Survey Results [Link]

[11] 2013 Pet Obesity Survey [Link]

[12] Health Risks Associated With Dog Obesity [Link]

[14] Evaluation of teeth injuries in Beagle dogs caused by autoclaved beef bones used as a chewing item to remove dental calculus [Link]

[15] Oxidative stress and food supplementation with antioxidants in therapy dogs [Link]

[16] Seaweeds for animal health [Link]

[17] 6 Reasons Reishi Mushrooms Are Good For Your Dog [Link]