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The Solution Section (FAQ)
Who is Bloom Products — and what's the canine history?
Per Bloom Products, LLC: in 1954, John (Jack) Ronicker, an Ohio State University graduate in Animal Husbandry and Nutrition, started his career formulating dietary supplements for the horse and livestock industry. Per the company: in 1965, Jack began research in canine nutrition for performance and breeding dogs. The formulations were so successful he began marketing his DOG and HORSE formulations under BLOOM PRODUCTS in 1970.
What's Dog Bloom's positioning?
Per Bloom Products: "Dog Bloom Supplements by Bloom Products LLC is simply the best-kept secret of breeders and professional dog trainers for over 60 years." A high-potency vitamin-mineral supplement for dogs of any age or breed.
How is Dog Bloom different from Equine Bloom — same company?
Per Bloom Products: distinct products in the same Bloom Products portfolio.
- Equine Bloom — for horses (Wave 6-B canonical at barrel-racing-equine-bloom)
- Dog Bloom — for dogs (this product, canine-formulated)
Same Jack Ronicker / Bloom Products vendor, distinct species formulations — chose based on whether you want canine or equine support.
What does Dog Bloom support?
Per Bloom Products: high-potency vitamin-mineral support for:
- Beautiful coats and skin condition
- Improved muscle tone
- Performance and recovery for working dogs
- Better digestion
- Maximize immune system
- Improve breeding health
Excellent nutritional support during pregnancy, nursing, growth period, and convalescence.
What are the four rules for choosing a quality supplement?
Per Bloom Products:
- What it contains in the Guaranteed Analysis of proven essential micronutrients
- Daily Cost of Usage (not cost of the package)
- Bio-availability — purest form (powder is best; liquids can be unstable; wafers and tablets can be 75% binders)
- Credibility and integrity of the manufacturer
How do I order?
Per Bloom Products, LLC: Phone 800-833-4748 or 937-698-5449, email [email protected], website http://www.bloomproductsllc.com/. Pricing as quoted is subject to change due to economic factors.
What is Dog Bloom?
Dog Bloom is a line of canine nutritional supplements made in the USA by Bloom Products, LLC. The range includes VM Supreme (a vitamin-mineral supplement), M121 (a mineral supplement), Xtrabloom Wate (a fat/energy supplement), Xtrabloom Digest-Aid (a probiotic), and Performance Bloom Gluco Plus (a joint formula). It has been a favorite of breeders and professional dog trainers for decades.
Who makes Dog Bloom?
Dog Bloom is produced by Bloom Products, LLC in Ohio, the successor to J.E. Ronicker Laboratories, Inc. The company also makes the Equine Bloom and Kitty Bloom lines, drawing on the same nutrition heritage that began with horse supplements in 1954.
How did Bloom Products get started?
In 1954, John (Jack) Ronicker, a graduate of Ohio State University in Animal Husbandry and Nutrition, began his career formulating dietary supplements for the horse. That equine nutrition foundation was later extended to dogs and cats, and the business continues today as Bloom Products, LLC. The brand bills itself as a best-kept secret of breeders and professional dog trainers for over 60 years.
What is Dog Bloom VM Supreme?
VM Supreme is described by the maker as the highest level vitamin-mineral supplement for dogs, specially formulated for high-stress conditions. It contains all 16 recognized vitamins at highly effective levels for heavy stress, built on a dried cheddar cheese and rice flour base with vitamins A, D3, E, K, B vitamins, and trace minerals. It is the flagship of the Dog Bloom line.
Does Dog Bloom help with dry skin and a dull coat?
Yes. VM Supreme is formulated to improve dry skin and poor coat conditions, and the manufacturer reports a 96% success rate in relieving skin allergy symptoms and dry, flaky skin. Xtrabloom Wate further conditions skin and coat as a source of essential fatty acids and energy. Many breeders use the two together for show-ring condition.
How much VM Supreme do I give my dog?
The directions call for about 1 teaspoon per 25 pounds of body weight, mixed into wet or dry food. Daily amounts can be divided across two or more servings. Dogs under heavy stress — training, hunting, pregnancy, lactation, illness recovery — are the primary candidates.
What sizes and prices does VM Supreme come in?
VM Supreme is offered in several sizes, priced roughly $11.95 for 4 oz, $27.95 for 11 oz, $43.95 for 2 lbs, and $89.95 for 5 lbs through wholesale and retail channels. Pricing varies by retailer. You can order direct from bloomproductsllc.com or by phone.
What is Dog Bloom M121 for?
M121 is a mineral supplement for periods of extra-heavy demand for calcium, phosphorus, and other minerals. It is given to brood bitches during the last 30 days of pregnancy and to growing pups to help produce larger, stronger litters, a good flow of milk, and strong bones, good feet, and healthy teeth to maturity. It supplies calcium phosphate, magnesium, iron, manganese, zinc, copper, iodine, and cobalt.
How is M121 dosed?
M121 is mixed well into wet or dry food, with daily doses optionally divided into two or more servings. The general guide is about 1 teaspoon per 25 lbs of body weight; pregnant or nursing bitches take 1 to 4 teaspoons depending on weight, and puppies take 1/4 to 4 teaspoons depending on age and expected mature size. It comes in 5 oz, 1.5 lb, and 6.5 lb sizes.
What does Xtrabloom Wate do?
Xtrabloom Wate is prime animal fat in powder form that represents pure energy. It helps underweight dogs and outside dogs in cold weather hold condition, serves as a skin and coat conditioner, and improves the palatability of feeds. The maker advises always using a Dog Bloom vitamin supplement alongside any Xtrabloom product.
What is Xtrabloom Digest-Aid?
Xtrabloom Digest-Aid is a cheese-flavored probiotic blend of beneficial digestive bacteria, enzymes, and FOS. It supports digestion during stress from travel, boarding, or showing; during diarrhea or upset stomach; and during antibiotic therapy or illness, and helps establish good bacteria in newborns. Ingredients include dried Lactobacillus acidophilus and Streptococcus faecium fermentation products, yeast culture, chicory inulin, and dried whey.
Is there a joint supplement in the Dog Bloom line?
Yes. Performance Bloom Gluco Plus is a 3-in-1 joint formula delivering Glucosamine 700 mg, Chondroitin 550 mg, and MSM 400 mg per teaspoon, enhanced with Omega 3 and digestive enzymes. Glucosamine and chondroitin support joint repair and lubrication while MSM and Omega 3 act as natural anti-inflammatories. The recommended amount is about 1/2 teaspoon per 25 pounds of body weight, in a chicken-liver flavored powder.
What are the Puppy Pack and Breeder Pack?
The Puppy Pack bundles M121 (given daily from weaning to six months) with Xtrabloom Digest-Aid (given daily from weaning to two months) so a litter gets the right minerals and gut support during growth. The Breeder Pack pairs Xtrabloom Wate, M121, and Xtrabloom Digest-Aid for brood bitches across late pregnancy and nursing. The packs are an economical way to follow the breeding and puppy program.
Are Dog Bloom products made in the USA?
Yes. Bloom Products states its supplements are naturally made in the USA with limited ingredients. Manufacturing is handled by Bloom Products, LLC in Ohio.
Who should use Dog Bloom?
The line is built for breeders, professional trainers, and owners of hard-working or high-stress dogs — racing and training dogs, hunting dogs, stud dogs, brood bitches, show dogs, growing puppies, and dogs recovering from illness or fighting allergies and coat problems. Each formula targets a specific need, so owners typically choose the product that matches their dog's life stage or job.
How do I order Dog Bloom?
You can order directly from the official site, bloomproductsllc.com, or buy through pet- and kennel-supply retailers that carry the line. To order direct or get a product recommendation, contact Bloom Products at 937-698-5449, fax 937-698-7217, or email
[email protected].
How should Dog Bloom supplements be stored?
Mix the supplements into food or liquid, and store them in a cool, dry place; the probiotic Xtrabloom Digest-Aid can also be refrigerated. Digest-Aid is best if used within about six months after opening to keep its live cultures effective. Keeping containers sealed preserves potency between feedings.
