Original Article: https://www.dogster.com/lifestyle/cymbiotika-dog-supplements-review

As a dog mom myself, one of my top goals is to provide my pup with the most optimal life possible – from the softest toys to the best food money can buy. All of this is intended to help her live happily and comfortably, but much like us humans, sometimes we need extra help in the form of supplements. I have long taken supplements for my health but have never actually looked into it for dogs. The food we feed doesn’t always give our pups everything they need.

Wellness company Cymbiotika has recently expanded into the dog world, offering our pups the same health benefits that they offer us. But is Cymbiotika effective for pups? My pup and I volunteered to figure this out for us all!

At a Glance: What We Received

About Cymbiotika

Who Makes Cymbiotika and Where is it Produced?

Founded in 2018, Cymbiotika is a wellness brand that focuses on improving health and increasing quality of life. From treatments for tiredness to fixing GI issues, Cymbiotikia has quickly grown to be a known name in the health industry. With a root-cause philosophy, they create innovative formulas of the highest quality. From elevating energy levels to alleviating stress and enhancing gut health, they cater to a variety of wellness needs with precision. Once the company expanded to dogs, the name quickly traveled through the canine community.

All the ingredients are sourced from, well, their source – the most pristine places in the world. Every supplement offered for humans and their furry companions is plant-based, free of gluten and soy, and has no preservatives, toxins, or GMOs.

Which Types of Pets Is Cymbiotika Best Suited For?

Cymbiotika’s pet wellness line is formulated exclusively for dogs (at this time, anyway!). There is no minimum or maximum age or size requirement for using Cymbiotika supplements. Each supplement bottle has a feeding suggestion that depends on your dog’s size and weight.

Why Does Your Dog Need Supplements?

I quite literally feed my dog the best food money can buy. I have studied canine nutrition as much as a layperson could and thought I was giving my dog everything that she needed. However, a recent fur swab test revealed that despite all of these efforts, she was still imbalanced in certain vitamins, minerals, and nutrients.

Like what we humans deal with, much of our food supply doesn’t provide all the benefits it should. As such, our dogs need supplemental help, too. Studies such as those from the National Library of Medicine show that there is a “high structural and functional similarity between canine and human microbiomes.” which means that our pups benefit from supplemental probiotics, minerals, nutrients, and vitamins much in the same way that we do.

With GI issues, anxiety, hip and joint problems, and allergies being the most common ailments to afflict our furry friends, I learned that supplements are at the top of the list to combat these problems.

Key Features

Of the four supplements that Cymbiotika makes for dogs, they all share the same high-quality features.

Ingredients and What To Expect

All of the ingredients in the Cymbiotika dog supplements are of the utmost high quality and specially formulated by specialists. The ingredient list is also easily understandable for a layperson, which is a big bonus.

Dog’s Allergy & Immune Health:

Colostrum, wild alaskan salmon oil, white turmeric root powder, apple cider vinegar, bromelain, biotin, Brewer’s yeast, cassava flour, coconut glycerin, flaxseed, honey, mixed tocopherols, oregano, flaxseed, fruits, red palm fruit oil, powdered cellulose, rosemary extract, salmon protein powder, sunflower lecithin.

Dog’s Calm:

Chamomile root powder, valerian root powder, GABA, glycine, holy basil, L-tryptophan, lemon balm powder, taurine, Brewer’s yeast, cassava flour, coconut glycerin, duck fat, flaxseed, mixed tocopherols, oregano, flaxseed, fruits, red palm fruit oil, powdered cellulose, red cabbage powder, rosemary extract, sunflower lecithin, tuna hydrolysate

Dog’s Hip & Joint:

MSM (methylsulfonylmethane), cod liver oil, BettaBerries® antioxidant blend, cranberry extract, enzyme gut health blend, boswellia serrata extract, Amylase, protease, lipase, cellulase, papain, bromelain, hemicellulase, Brewer’s yeast, cassava flour, coconut glycerin, flaxseed, mixed tocopherols, oregano, flaxseed, fruits, red palm fruit oil, peanut butter, peanut flour, powdered cellulose, red beet powder, rosemary extract, sunflower lecithin

Dog’s Probiotic+:

Amylase, protease, lipase, cellulase, papain, bromelain, hemicellulase, fructooligosaccharides, alfalfa grass, wheatgrass, barley grass, lemon, gotu kola, kale, astragalus, spirulina, bitter melon, oat grass, chlorella, Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast, Lactobacillus acidophilus, organic ginger root powder, organic turmeric root powder, cinnamon, 7 Strain Probiotic Blend (often found in Greek yogurt and of the like), Bovine plasma, brewer’s yeast, cassava flour, coconut glycerin, flaxseed, mixed tocopherols, oregano, flaxseed, fruits, red palm fruit oil, powdered cellulose, pumpkin powder, rosemary extract, sunflower lecithin

All of the Cymbiotika supplements come in a chewable form, each one shaped like a heart (I found this to be super cute!). The colors of each supplement are different based on the ingredients within.

As with any supplement, consistency and time are needed to see results. Also, ensure your dog is not allergic to any of the above ingredients before offering.

Serving Size

All of the supplements have the same serving suggestion (based on dog’s weight):

Price

Ensuring your pup’s health and well-being thrive requires consistent supplementation. That’s why Cymbiotika offers a subscription plan, guaranteeing your furry friend stays on track with their health regimen while providing cost savings for you. With benefits like up to 30% off when you subscribe to 5 products, free shipping, access to our rewards program, and the flexibility to cancel anytime, keeping your pup healthy has never been easier.

The Pets Wellness Essentials (which offers all four of their supplements):

All of the supplements individually are the same price:

The company offers four interest-free payments through the Sezzle platform, which helps keep the cost slightly lower. Those who subscribe also receive free shipping.

Our Reviews of the Cymbiotika Supplements We Received

1. Dog’s Probiotic+

It is formulated to help alleviate GI issues and promote a healthy gut. Many of the ingredients of the Cymbiotika Dog’s Probiotic+ can be found in the human version, too! Probiotics are commonly added to yogurt and kefir, but science has proven that they also have a positive impact on your pup’s belly. The probiotic comes in a heart-shaped chewable treat.

---

2. Dog’s Calm

Anxiety, stress, and hyperactivity tend to result from the body overproducing certain hormones or immediately falling into a panic fight-or-flight response. Dog’s Calm from Cymbiotika counteracts the body’s response by utilizing ingredients (such as GABA) that trick the brain into releasing relaxation hormones. Also coming in a chewable tablet, this supplement takes some consistency to see results but is well worth the wait.

---

3. Dog’s Allergy + Immune Health

Allergies come from an immune system response (and tend to go hand-in-hand with a weakened immune system), so having a supplement that tackles both problems at once is a must. By addressing inflammation and the root causes of allergies, we can further support the immune system, offering real relief from pesky symptoms and enhancing overall well-being. This supplement is also unique in that it can counteract allergic reactions as they occur.

*This is NOT for pups having anaphylaxis, seek immediate medical attention for that.*

---

4. Dog’s Hip & Joint

My dog suffers from joint issues, so this was a must-try. The entire formula is intended to help strengthen bones and joints, but it does take time to work. Adding antioxidants to help immediately reduce or prevent inflammation of the joints was another big bonus. This sounds like a vital must-have for senior pups as well.

Our Experience With Cymbiotika Dog Supplements

If my dog could write her bio, it would say, “Hi, my name is Lorelei. I suffer from GI issues, lots of skin and internal allergies, I have crooked hips, and joint ouchies!” Unfortunately, Lorelei was found as a stray in downtown Los Angeles at a very young age and missed a lot of crucial vitamins and nutrients, causing many health problems by the time I picked her up at the animal shelter. I have tried to improve all of these with her diet, but I needed some assistance, so I was eager to try Cymbiotika and see if there was any improvement.

The package arrived beautifully, with gorgeous branding, neatly packed, and a fabulous presentation. There was even a gift of a dog bandana (which was sadly too big for my pup!), poop bags, and a poop bag holder! The brochure features a lot of important information about the supplements themselves and offers me a lot of comfort in giving this to my dog.

My dog wasn’t a big fan of eating the supplement the way it was – she can be a bit of a weirdo with that. Anything that is an odd texture, smell, or otherwise my dog takes as an excuse to discard. As such, getting her to take any of the supplements was pretty tricky, so I had to get a bit creative. I ended up crushing the supplements into a powder that I sprinkled on her food! That worked out well. I would say for pups as finicky in the food department as mine, this might be the way to go.

She had an upset stomach for a couple of days after starting the supplements, which is expected from any change in the dietary routine (especially as my dog has a very sensitive stomach). This began to ease after the first week, and her stomach settled back to normal.

I didn’t see the difference at first, but I definitely started to notice more positives after weeks two and three! For starters, a lot of her skin tags and warts did go away, which was a result of a mineral deficiency that impacted the skin. We are in peak allergy season right now, which caused a lot of itchy skin and watering eyes—all of these symptoms dissipated with the use of Cymbiotika.

I don’t change her food much, so I can’t say that I saw a big difference with the probiotic, but no difference can also be a good thing—her gut is likely working a lot better, and I just don’t really see it externally! In the least, it certainly did not cause any negative effect.

She does suffer from hip and joint issues due to a calcium deficiency and canine scoliosis diagnosis, and the joint supplement did wonders here. I could tell the improvement based on her gait and how she walked. When she is sore or in pain, her gait changes tremendously. This even happens after she’s simply laid down for quite a while and stiffened up—and I’ve not witnessed her have that experience since starting the Cymbiotika, and that is a huge thing!

The package also included a few products for the pet parent as well, which was a nice bonus. These products included:

As such, both my dog and I were on the same type of daily supplement routine, and both found significant improvements in various aspects of our overall health. For me, the human supplements were great and easy to take. As mentioned about allergy season, I tend to have awful allergic reactions in the Spring. The allergy supplement cleared up my problems, much like it did for my dog. The rest of the human-grade offerings simply made me feel better daily! A+ all around (once we got over the eating hurdle)!

Conclusion

Keeping our pets happy and healthy is just as important as keeping ourselves that way, so I will continue investing in supplements. I really liked the way my dog responded to the offering from Cymbiotika, and I would definitely recommend this to all of my pet-parent friends!

Source: Dogster