Pet Supplement Investigation Uncovers Dangerous Mislabeling in $580 Million Industry

PORTLAND, Ore. - July 1, 2025 - PRLog -- A comprehensive investigation into the rapidly growing pet supplement industry has exposed widespread safety concerns and regulatory gaps that put millions of beloved pets at risk.

The analysis, conducted by supplement safety experts at BestGummyReviews.com, examined the $580 million pet supplement market and found alarming evidence of mislabeling, contamination, and potentially toxic ingredients in products marketed to concerned pet owners seeking health solutions for their animals.

Most shocking was the discovery that 84% of pet joint supplements contained incorrect labels, with some products showing no detectable active ingredients despite premium pricing. The investigation also uncovered 2019 recalls of contaminated pet vitamins that sickened dogs due to excessive vitamin D levels, highlighting dangerous quality control failures.

"Pet owners assume these products undergo the same safety testing as human supplements, but that's simply not true," said Morgan Taylor, founder of BestGummyReviews.com and lead researcher on the study. "Pet supplements exist in a regulatory gray area where companies can sell products without proving they work or are safe."

The research revealed that unlike human supplements, which follow federal regulations under DSHEA, pet supplements face minimal oversight from the FDA's Center for Veterinary Medicine. Products are classified as "foods" or "drugs" but require no pre-market approval, creating a marketplace where quality varies dramatically.

Additional findings included widespread use of ingredients toxic to specific species, such as xylitol sweeteners that can cause fatal blood sugar crashes in dogs, and essential oils that damage cats' liver function due to missing enzymes.

"We found products with adult-level vitamin doses in pet-friendly packaging, artificial colors banned in some countries, and supplements making immunity claims with zero supporting research," Taylor noted. "The line between legitimate supplement and expensive treat has become dangerously blurred."

The investigation identified several red flags for pet owners: products lacking the voluntary NASC Quality Seal, missing Certificates of Analysis, unclear dosing instructions, and health claims that sound too good to be true.

Veterinary nutritionists praised the research scope, calling it "essential reading for pet owners navigating an unregulated marketplace where marketing claims often exceed scientific evidence."

The complete pet supplement safety guide includes species-specific toxicity warnings, quality assessment frameworks, and evidence-based recommendations for concerned pet owners seeking legitimate health support for their animals: https://bestgummyreviews.com/are-pet-gummies-safe-proven-...

BestGummyReviews.com plans regular updates to the pet supplement investigation as new products enter the rapidly expanding market.