What We Do
Our range of prebiotic drinks and meal toppers are designed to improve the overall health of all cats and dogs.
Our team of veterinarians and nutritionists have over 30 years of experience working in critical care clinics for pets, and developed these solutions in response to genuine pet health needs. Our products are specially formulated to help prevent acute and long-term illnesses that affect cats and dogs on a daily basis. We want to ensure that pet parents feel safe in knowing that your pets are happy, healthy and hydrated!
Our focus is to deliver the highest standards in complementary feed with animal health at the forefront of everything we do. All our products are manufactured to the highest standards with quality ingredients in Ireland and distributed globally from there.
DoggyRade is the pet division of global animal health and nutrition company, Tonisity. Tonisity was founded in 2015, with the main goal to provide novel nutritional supplementary solutions, that are beneficial for animal health and nutrition. We launched our first range of now award-winning pet health drinks and gravy toppers at the beginning of 2021, and they are helping to improve pet health in over 20 countries today.
Intestinal Health
Keeping pets healthy all year round is more important than ever. Our products contain prebiotics which support good gut health, digestive health and intestinal function. Prebiotics are a source of food for the gut’s healthy bacteria and help them to grow. The more healthy bacteria in the gut, the better the overall immune health of your pet.
During cooler weather months, we see a sharp rise in the incidence of common illnesses in both dogs and cats. Your pets are exposed to cold dry air outside, and dry heat indoors. This can cause dehydration in pets and bring on health issues like gastroenteritis in dogs, and kidney and urinary issues in cats. One in four dog visits to the vet is related to gastrointestinal issues! By keeping your pets hydrated, with fast and reliable fluid intake and priming their immune system with natural fibre prebiotics, you can help reduce the likelihood of health issues.
In warmer weather, pets tend to be more active. When people exercise, we use sports drinks to help replace the fluids and electrolytes that we have lost. The same principle can be applied to our pets. Our range of isotonic drinks are designed specifically for pets, with a view to improving the health of animals through nutrient-rich hydration drinks.
Why Isotonic Drinks Matter?
Our range of prebiotic drinks are isotonic. An isotonic drink encourages fast hydration in pets. It contains similar concentrations of salt and carbohydrates like those found in the body. It allows for nutrients to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream and quickly replaces fluids lost through sweating or when pets are dehydrated.
Dehydration in Dogs
Dogs need a lot of fluid to cool themselves throughout the day. They primarily cool themselves through panting and footpads on the soles of their feet. They tend to lose fluids and electrolytes through exercise. If they lose too much fluid it can lead to dehydration. Puppies, in particular, are more prone to dehydration. Dogs tend to dislike the taste of chlorine in water and tend to drink as a necessity when thirsty.
We have developed a refreshing treat using a palatable formula to encourage hydration. Formulated by veterinarians, DoggyRade is a low-calorie prebiotic drink with a great chicken taste profile that dogs love. In taste test trials, dogs drank four times more DoggyRade than water. The isotonic formulation means their bodies are better able to absorb the nutrients included in DoggyRade. The isotonic drinks contain the right combination of amino acids, prebiotics and balanced electrolytes to support good health and fast hydration.
Dehydration in Cats
When it comes to fluid intake, cats are different to dogs! They are evolved to be hunters and well-adapted to get most of their moisture from food. Unfortunately, they can be quite fussy about what they drink which makes it difficult to ensure they are taking in enough fluid. One in three cats experience some form of kidney disease, which can correlate to a lack of fluid intake and can often lead to urinary problems. It is vital to provide them with fluids to ensure they are properly hydrated and in good health.
KittyRade is a low-calorie isotonic drink, packed with amino acids, taurine and prebiotics with a great chicken taste profile that appeals to your cat’s senses. We know cats love the real chicken taste as they drank nine times more KittyRade than water in taste tests!
Veterinary Expertise
We are lucky to work with some of the most experienced vets in the world. All our products are formulated by veterinarians, with years of experience in treating critically ill small animals. We use a targeted nutrition approach that feeds the gut directly and boosts intestinal function, meaning pets are better able to absorb the nutrients in our solutions. We see our range as healthy treats for pets with functional benefits. They are low-calorie and low-fat meaning you don’t need to worry about weight gain or digestive issues. They are gluten and grain-free and hypoallergenic, so you don’t need to worry about allergies.
If you have any queries about the ingredients or functional benefits of our drinks or chewies, reach out to us and our team will be happy to help!
