What's in every chew

Five actives at the doses on the label, in a base of whole foods chosen for flavor, fiber and a soft texture. Every amount on this page is for one 4,000 mg chew.

One chew, 4,000 mg, by weightNo artificial colors, flavors or preservatives

Show amounts

per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

The five actives

1,0405201,0402,0803,120 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Dried turkey tail mushroom pieces, one turned over to show the white underside

Turkey Tail mushroom

Standardized to ≥40% beta-glucans

6003006001,2001,800 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Fruiting body · Dual-extracted

What it is
Log-grown on hardwood. Fruiting body only (not mycelium on grain). Dual-extracted using hot water and ethanol to capture a broad range of compounds. Third-party tested for identity and beta-glucan content.
Why it matters
Standardized beta-glucan content and transparent dosing, so you know exactly what you're giving, every day. No proprietary blends. No filler. What's on the label is what's in the chew.
Fresh turmeric root, the source of curcumin in Roots Pet soft chews for dogs

Curcumin Phytosome

Curcuvet®

7537.575150225 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Phytosome® format (enhanced absorption)

What it is
Curcuvet® is curcumin in a Phytosome® format, curcumin bound to phospholipids, designed for enhanced absorption compared to standard curcumin powder.
Why it matters
We chose the Phytosome® form of curcumin. The form of an ingredient matters, especially when you're building a consistent daily routine.
Dried Sophora japonica flower buds, the source of quercetin in Roots Pet soft chews for dogs

Quercetin Phytosome

Patented phospholipid system

40204080120 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Phytosome format (enhanced absorption)

What it is
Quercetin phytosome, bound to phospholipids, designed for enhanced absorption compared to standard quercetin.
Why it matters
Quercetin and curcumin are included together by design. Ingredient pairings, and how they're delivered, matter when you're building a consistent daily routine.
Guar beans and leaves, the source of the prebiotic fiber in Roots Pet soft chews for dogs

Partially hydrolyzed guar gum

Fibalance® Prebiotic

275138275550825 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Low-FODMAP prebiotic fiber

What it is
Fibalance® is a low-FODMAP prebiotic fiber with a clearly listed dose per chew, selected for a consistent daily routine.
Why it matters
Fiber type and dose both matter. We include a low-FODMAP prebiotic with transparent dosing, so you can evaluate every ingredient for yourself.
Dried yeast fermentate granules, the postbiotic in Roots Pet soft chews for dogs

Whole food yeast fermentate

EpiCor® Postbiotic

502550100150 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Dried yeast fermentate (not a probiotic)

What it is
EpiCor® is a dried yeast fermentate (postbiotic), not a probiotic. The beneficial compounds are produced during fermentation. No live cultures required.
Why it matters
Probiotics can be sensitive to heat, moisture, and time. A postbiotic is shelf-stable and consistent from batch to batch. No refrigeration required.

The base: every ingredient has a job

2,8561,4282,8565,7138,569 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Fifteen ingredients give the chew its flavor, fiber, soft texture and freshness. Most of them are foods you would recognize from your own kitchen.

Flavor

7773887771,5532,330 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

A rich beef taste that turns a daily supplement into a treat your dog looks forward to.

Brewers yeast flakes

Brewers yeast

Natural source of B vitamins

259130259519778 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

May contain traces of wheat

What it is
Dried brewers yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae), a classic ingredient in dog treats. It has a savory, nutty taste and is a natural source of B vitamins.
Why it's here
Dogs love its savory flavor. With bone broth and liver, it gives the chew the rich taste that makes it easy to give every day. It is a different ingredient from EpiCor®, the postbiotic among the actives.
Bowl of beef bone broth with a marrow bone, an ingredient in Roots Pet soft chews for dogs

Beef bone broth

Human-grade

212106212424636 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Natural collagen · Contains beef

What it is
Human-grade beef bone broth, dried into a fine powder so it blends evenly through every chew. Because broth comes from bone and connective tissue, it naturally contains collagen, a protein rich in glycine and proline.
Why it's here
Real, meaty flavor is what makes a chew worth waiting for. Bone broth carries the beef taste dogs take readily every day, and it brings natural collagen along with it.
Organic molasses in a dish

Organic molasses

Natural sweetener

15577.7155311466 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

What it is
Organic molasses, a rich, dark syrup with a deep caramel flavor.
Why it's here
A touch of natural sweetness rounds out the savory beef notes, and its natural stickiness helps hold the chew together. It makes up less than 4% of each chew.
Natural beef flavor powder and fresh beef

Natural beef flavor

Made from beef

10050100200300 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Contains beef

What it is
A natural flavor made from beef, not from synthetic chemicals.
Why it's here
It deepens the beef taste of the broth and liver, so every chew tastes the same and your dog is happy to take the next one.
Grass-fed beef liver, an ingredient in Roots Pet soft chews for dogs

Beef liver

Grass-fed, human-grade

502550100150 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Contains beef

What it is
Human-grade liver from grass-fed cattle. Liver is one of nature's most nutrient-dense foods, rich in vitamin B12, vitamin A and copper.
Why it's here
Liver is a classic pet-food flavor that dogs readily accept. With bone broth and brewers yeast, it gives each chew a rich beef taste your dog looks forward to.

Fiber

9204609201,8402,760 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

A whole-food fiber blend that may support regular digestion.

Whole flaxseeds and flaxseed meal

Flaxseed

Whole-food fiber

4502254509001,350 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Plant omega-3 (ALA)

What it is
Ground flax seed meal from the seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum). A whole food, naturally rich in fiber and in ALA, the plant form of omega-3.
Why it's here
The largest whole food in the chew. Flax adds gentle fiber and plant omega-3, and it anchors the food-first base that makes up most of every chew.
Pumpkin wedge and pumpkin powder

Pumpkin

Whole-food fiber

3701853707401,110 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Soluble and insoluble fiber

What it is
Pumpkin fruit powder (Cucurbita pepo), made by drying the flesh of the pumpkin and grinding it. A food you would recognize from your own kitchen.
Why it's here
Pumpkin brings both soluble and insoluble fiber. With flaxseed, apple pectin and plant cellulose, it forms a whole-food fiber blend that may support regular digestion.
Plant cellulose fiber powder

Plant cellulose

From fibrous plants

10050100200300 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

What it is
Cellulose is the natural fiber that gives plants their structure. Ours comes from fibrous plants.
Why it's here
A gentle, insoluble fiber that rounds out the fiber blend and helps give each chew its body and shape.

Texture

1,1175581,1172,2333,350 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

What makes a soft chew soft, even and easy to eat.

Vegetable glycerine in a glass dish

Vegetable glycerine

Plant-derived

5202605201,0401,560 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

What it is
A clear, naturally sweet liquid made from plant oils.
Why it's here
It is what makes a soft chew soft. Glycerine holds moisture in the chew, so it stays tender and easy to eat.
Tapioca starch and cassava root

Tapioca starch

From cassava root

317158317633950 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

What it is
A fine, pure starch from the root of the cassava plant.
Why it's here
Tapioca gives the chew its body. It binds the ingredients into a soft, even chew that holds its shape in the pouch.
Sunflower lecithin granules and sunflower seeds

Sunflower lecithin

From sunflower seeds

12060120240360 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Natural source of choline

What it is
Lecithin from sunflower seeds. It is rich in phosphatidylcholine, a natural source of choline.
Why it's here
Choline is an essential nutrient for dogs. It is a building block of healthy cell membranes and of acetylcholine, the messenger the brain and nerves use to signal, and it supports normal liver function. Lecithin is also a natural emulsifier, so it helps the oils and the rest of the ingredients blend into one smooth chew.

Source: AAFCO Dog Food Nutrient Profiles (choline)

Apple pectin powder and a halved apple

Apple pectin

Natural gelling agent

10050100200300 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Soluble fiber

What it is
A soluble fiber from apples, drawn from apple pomace, the pulp left after juicing. It is the same natural fiber used to set jams and jellies.
Why it's here
Pectin gives the chew its soft, springy texture and holds the other ingredients together. As a soluble fiber, it also joins the whole-food fiber blend.
MCT oil and a halved coconut

MCT oil

From coconut

603060120180 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Fast-absorbing energy

What it is
Medium-chain triglycerides, a light, clean oil from coconut. MCTs are digested differently from most fats: they are absorbed quickly and sent straight to the liver, which turns them into ready energy, including ketones the brain can use as an alternative fuel.
Why it's here
In the chew, MCT oil helps carry and disperse the fat-soluble actives. MCTs are also well studied in senior-dog nutrition, where diets rich in them have supported healthy cognitive function.

Sources: Pan et al., Br J Nutr 2010;103(12):1746-54; Animals 2024 (MCTs in young and senior dogs)

Freshness

4321.54386129 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

Natural antioxidants instead of artificial preservatives.

Natural vitamin E oil

Vitamin E

Mixed tocopherols

3316.5336699 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

What it is
Natural vitamin E in the form of mixed tocopherols.
Why it's here
A natural antioxidant that protects the oils in the chew from going stale, keeping every chew fresh without artificial preservatives.
Fresh rosemary sprigs and rosemary extract

Rosemary extract

Organic

105102030 mg per chewa day, Tiny (½ chew)a day, Small (1 chew)a day, Medium (2 chews)a day, Large (3 chews)

What it is
An organic extract of rosemary leaves.
Why it's here
Rosemary works alongside vitamin E as a natural freshness keeper, with no artificial preservatives.
Shop Longevity & Vitality

Keep reading

Quality and sourcingHow each batch is sourced, made and tested The scienceInflammaging, with cited research