VitaSmart Supplement Powder
Verified Oct 14, 2026
This is a plant-based powdered supplement you sprinkle on your dog’s regular food to add extra vitamins, minerals, probiotics, enzymes, and omega-rich ingredients. It relies on organic rice bran, flaxseed, grasses, fruits, vegetables, and mushroom extracts to boost the micronutrient and antioxidant content of the overall diet. It’s designed for dogs of all sizes and life stages as an add-on, not a complete food on its own.
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This looks like a nutrient-dense supplement intended to complement a balanced dog food, especially if you’re looking to add more probiotics, enzymes, and whole-food–based vitamins and antioxidants. It’s plant-based, with protein and fat coming mainly from flaxseed, sunflower protein, and various seeds and grains. It can be appropriate for most healthy dogs whose main diet already meets AAFCO standards for their life stage.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Provides a broad mix of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from fruits, vegetables, grasses, and mushroom extracts.
- Includes multiple probiotic strains and digestive enzymes, which may help support gut health in some dogs.
- Uses chelated mineral forms like zinc, iron, and copper, which are generally well absorbed.
- High calorie density means only a small amount is needed to deliver extra nutrients and probiotics.
Considerations
- This is not a complete and balanced diet, so it must be used only as a topper on a nutritionally complete dog food.
- The formula is largely plant-based, which may not suit dogs with sensitivities to grains or seeds like flax.
- Added nutrients layer on top of what is in the base food, so dogs with medical conditions need vet guidance before adding this.
Full Ingredient List
Ingredients and analysis reflect manufacturer data at the time of our last update and can change without notice. Always check the actual product packaging before feeding.
Ingredient filtering helps identify compatible options but is not a substitute for a veterinary elimination diet.
Top 5 Ingredients Explained
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Rice Bran
Rice bran, the nutrient-rich outer layer of the rice kernel, is used in pet foods as a source of dietary fiber, energy-dense fats, and micronutrients (B vitamins, vitamin E and trace minerals) and can help improve palatability and stool quality. It can be a useful ingredient for dogs (and to a lesser extent cats) but is high in oil and can go rancid unless stabilized, contains phytates that may affect mineral absorption, and can concentrate contaminants like inorganic arsenic, so it should be sourced and processed carefully and not be relied on as a primary protein for obligate carnivores.
02
Flaxseed
Flaxseed is used in pet foods as a plant-based source of alpha‑linolenic acid (ALA) omega‑3, soluble and insoluble fiber, and modest protein, often added to support skin and coat condition, digestive health, and kibble texture; ground seed or flaxseed oil is more digestible than whole seed. Dogs can partially convert ALA to long‑chain EPA/DHA but cats convert ALA poorly and therefore still need marine sources for essential DHA/EPA; flax is calorie‑dense, prone to oxidation if not stabilized, and contains lignans (phytoestrogens) and trace cyanogenic compounds, so it should be processed and used in moderation.
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Gum Arabic
Gum Arabic (acacia gum) is a natural soluble fiber commonly used in pet foods and treats as a stabilizer, emulsifier and binding agent and provides fermentable fiber that can act as a mild prebiotic—benefiting gut microbiota in dogs and, to a lesser extent, cats—while not contributing meaningful protein, vitamin, or mineral nutrition. It is generally safe at typical inclusion levels and can improve texture and stool consistency, but high amounts may cause gastrointestinal upset or loose stools and rare sensitivities or allergic reactions should be monitored.
04
Wheat Grass
Wheat grass is used in pet foods and supplements as a green, natural source of soluble fiber, chlorophyll and small amounts of vitamins and minerals, often added to support digestion, freshen breath or help with hairball management. It is not a significant source of protein or calories, can cause mild gastrointestinal upset in some animals, and may be problematic for pets with wheat or gluten sensitivities, so sourcing and proper processing to avoid pesticides or mold is important.
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Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral added to pet foods to support enzyme reactions, muscle and nerve function, energy metabolism and bone health in dogs and cats. It is required only in small amounts and deficiencies are uncommon, but excessive intake or impaired kidney function can cause gastrointestinal upset or elevated blood magnesium, and in cats high dietary magnesium has historically been associated with struvite crystal risk so manufacturers balance magnesium with urine pH and other minerals.
Nutritional Breakdown
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Product Details & Brand
Product Specs
Brand
Ruff Greens is a direct-to-consumer pet supplement brand offering nutritional powders (VitaSmart), booster blends, hydration mixes, and single-ingredient treats for dogs and cats. It does not make dry or wet pet food.
Manufacturer
Ruff Greens manufactures its own supplement and treat line in an FDA-registered US facility.
Manufacturing details are compiled from public sources and not independently verified; they may not reflect contract manufacturing or co-packing.
Recall History
No recall is listed for Ruff Greens VitaSmart Supplement Powder.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Oct 15, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
Has Ruff Greens ever been recalled?
We have no recalls on record for Ruff Greens. We track the FDA's animal food recall listings back to January 2019 and publish every pet food recall automatically. A filing that isn't pet food may not appear here.
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