VitaSmart Nutritional Supplement Powder
Verified Aug 28, 2026
This is a powdered, whole-food–based supplement you sprinkle on your dog’s regular meals to add extra vitamins, minerals, probiotics, enzymes, and plant ingredients. It uses flaxseed, rice bran, greens, fruits, and mushrooms as the main carriers, with added chelated minerals and a mix of probiotic strains. It’s designed as a general nutritional topper rather than a complete diet on its own.
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This supplement is formulated to be added to a balanced dog food to boost overall nutrient and phytonutrient intake. It offers a blend of plant-based ingredients, probiotics, digestive enzymes, and added vitamins and chelated minerals. It can be a reasonable option for owners looking to add a broad-spectrum nutritional topper, as long as the base diet is already complete and balanced.
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At a Glance
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Strengths
- Provides a wide range of added vitamins and chelated minerals to support overall nutrient intake when used with a balanced diet.
- Includes several probiotic strains plus digestive enzymes, which may support gut microflora and digestion for some dogs.
- Uses whole-food ingredients like flaxseed, greens, fruits, and mushrooms that contribute natural antioxidants and fiber.
- High calorie density means only a small amount is needed, which helps keep portions manageable as a topper.
Considerations
- This is not a complete and balanced food, so it must always be used on top of a nutritionally complete dog diet.
- The plant-heavy formula may not suit dogs that need strict ingredient control for food allergies or sensitivities.
- Added vitamins and minerals on top of fortified dog foods can lead to excess intake in some dogs, so it’s best to use as directed.
- Contains wheat grass, barley grass, and sunflower protein, which could be an issue for dogs with specific plant-protein allergies.
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.
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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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03
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.
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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.
05
Magnesium Amino Acid Complex
Magnesium Amino Acid Complex is a chelated form of the essential mineral magnesium used in pet foods and supplements to provide a bioavailable source that supports enzyme activity, nerve and muscle function, and bone health in dogs and cats. Chelation often improves absorption and reduces gastrointestinal upset, but magnesium must be included at controlled levels per nutritional guidelines because excess can cause diarrhea, may contribute to urinary crystal risk in susceptible cats, and should be used cautiously in pets with kidney disease or other metabolic disorders.
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 Nutritional Supplement Powder.
Source: FDA animal food recall listings back to January 2019 · Checked daily, last on Aug 31, 2026
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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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