What is in VetIQ products
VetIQ is a wellbeing brand rather than a single recipe, covering joint care, calming, dental and urinary support treats and supplements for dogs, cats and small animals. There is no one ingredients list that applies across the whole range, so what matters is checking the specific pack you are looking at rather than assuming every VetIQ product shares the same formula.
What varies between ranges
A joint care product typically centres on ingredients like glucosamine and chondroitin, aimed at supporting mobility in an older or larger pet. A calming product usually leans on ingredients associated with relaxation, such as chamomile, while a dental range focuses on texture and enzymes intended to help with plaque rather than joint or calming ingredients at all.
That range of purposes is exactly why there is no single answer to what VetIQ contains. Two products sitting on the same shelf under the same brand name can be built around completely different active ingredients depending on what each one is meant to do.
How to check a specific product
The ingredients and any active supplement components are printed on the pack itself, usually on the back or side alongside feeding guidance. That is the definitive source for any specific product, rather than a general description of the brand as a whole.
If you are choosing a VetIQ product for a particular reason, such as joint support for an older dog, match the product name and its stated purpose to what is on the label before buying, since the range spans several quite different jobs.
It is also worth checking the feeding guidance printed alongside the ingredients, since a supplement or treat is usually meant to be given as a fixed number per day rather than freely, whatever the total pack size looks like.
From this brand
Everything below is in stock with us, priced with delivery worked out, and packed and posted by hand in the UK.
Vetiq Nutri-Vit Plus Paste Dog
VETIQ Nutri-Vit Plus high-calorie paste for dogs and puppies, supplied in a 100g tube
£8.08
Vetiq Green-um Lawn Burn Control
Tablets aimed at reducing lawn burn from a dog's urine, with yucca and B vitamins
£12.37
Vetiq Senior Care
A mineral supplement tablet for senior cats and dogs, with glucosamine and chondroitin
£8.15
Vetiq Joint Care Extra + Senior Dogs & Cats
Senior joint tablets with glucosamine, chondroitin and krill, for dogs and cats slowing down
£16.49
Vetiq Serene Calming Supplement Chews
Sixty roasted-meat chews for the fireworks and the suitcase, cleared from 12 weeks of age
£15.99
Vetiq Serene Calming
Calming tablets for cats and dogs 5-20kg, working in 6-8 hours, full effect at 24-36 hours
From£7.36
Vetiq Serene Calming Drops Dog/Cat
Natural calming drops for dogs and cats, giving full effect within 24 to 36 hours
£8.98
Vetiq Serene Calming +Plus (previously Xtra)
Calming tablets built around L-tryptophan and magnesium, for a dog that needs a day's notice
£15.71
Vetiq Serene Calming Ointment
A 50G nose ointment for sudden fright, working within 20 minutes rather than a fortnight
£17.55
Vetiq Healthy Treats Serene & Calming
Calming treats for puppies, with L-tryptophan, lemon balm and chamomile
£2.38
Vetiq Teething Gel Puppies
A teething gel for puppies with chamomile, peppermint and clove oils, applied direct to the gums
£7.54
Vetiq Denti-care Granules
VETIQ Denti-Care granules for cats and dogs from 12 weeks, with seaweed, pomegranate and peppermint oil
£7.16
Common questions
- Are VetIQ products the same as a prescription medicine?
- No. VetIQ makes treats and supplements sold without a prescription, which is a different category from medicines a vet prescribes or dispenses. If your pet has a diagnosed condition, ask your vet what they recommend rather than relying on a supplement alone.
- Can I give a VetIQ joint supplement to a young, healthy dog?
- There is no need to as a matter of routine. Joint supplements are generally aimed at older pets or those already showing signs of stiffness, and a young, healthy dog does not usually need additional joint support on top of a balanced diet.
- Do VetIQ calming products work for every dog?
- Not every dog responds the same way to a calming supplement, since anxiety has many possible causes and triggers. It is one option worth trying alongside other changes, but a dog with ongoing or severe anxiety is worth discussing with your vet directly.
- Are VetIQ treats suitable alongside a normal diet?
- Yes, they are designed to be given as an addition to a complete diet rather than a replacement for one. As with any treat, they should make up a small part of a pet's daily intake rather than a significant portion of it.
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Written by Matt Garnett, who runs Giddy Pets and is a lifelong pet owner — not a vet. This is general information, not veterinary advice, and it cannot replace an examination by the vet who knows your animal. How we write these guides.