Seameal Pre & Probiotic Powder Supplement

Seaweed is used in pet food as a source of minerals, vitamins, soluble fiber and functional ingredients (thickeners/umami flavor enhancers) that can provide prebiotic benefits and contribute to texture and palatability. It can supply iodine, trace minerals and antioxidants that support skin, coat and digestive health, but must be used in controlled amounts and sourced carefully because excessive iodine or contamination with heavy metals/sea contaminants can pose health risks.

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.

Lemon peel is sometimes included in pet foods and treats as a natural flavoring and a source of insoluble fiber, flavonoid antioxidants, and aromatic oils that may also offer mild antimicrobial properties. It provides little essential nutrition to dogs or cats (both synthesize vitamin C), and because citrus oils like limonene can cause gastrointestinal upset or more serious toxicity—particularly in cats—and pesticide residues may remain on peels, use should be minimal and concentrated extracts avoided.

Animal plasma is a highly digestible, protein-rich functional ingredient (commonly spray-dried porcine or bovine plasma) used in pet foods to boost protein content, improve palatability and binding, and enhance texture. It supplies bioavailable amino acids and circulating proteins such as immunoglobulins that can help support appetite and gut health—particularly in puppies, kittens or recovering animals—but it is an animal-derived blood product that may be a concern for pets with specific meat allergies or owners with dietary/ethical preferences; commercially processed plasma is generally considered safe when properly handled and spray-dried.

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS) are non-digestible, soluble prebiotic fibers commonly added to pet foods and supplements to feed beneficial gut bacteria and support intestinal health. In dogs and cats they can help improve digestion, stool quality and immune support, but excessive amounts may cause gas or loose stools in sensitive animals so levels should be balanced and introduced gradually.