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Whole Hound™ Premium Quality Canine Supplements are a comprehensive range of premium quality

Want premium canine supplements to complement whatever dog food you already feed?

Reviewed by Ann Pruitt, InfoHorse.com · Updated May 2026

Total Health

Quality Canine Supplements By Whole Hound Inc.
Whole Hound™ Premium Quality Canine Supplements are a comprehensive range of premium quality, nutritional supplements that strengthen and support canine health and complement all types of dog food.

About Our Company

In 2008, we decided to create Whole Hound Inc. for the purpose of educating consumers and sharing our 10 years of experience using our premium quality nutritional supplements. Our goal is to help facilitate optimum health in dogs by promoting a 3 Steps Forward approach to feeding: Great Food + Great Vitamin/Mineral + Great Essential Fatty Acid (EFA).

Total Health
Total Health™ is a comprehensive, daily vitamin mineral supplement and is designed to complement all types of dog food. We use moderate quantities of high quality ingredients, which makes Total Health an excellent complement to every type of dog food.

Vitamins and minerals are necessary for proper growth, health maintenance and disease prevention. Just like humans, dogs benefit from a daily dose of high quality vitamins and minerals. Supplementing quality vitamins and minerals into your dog’s diet can help make the difference between average and optimum health. We don’t use any additives, preservatives or fillers, which makes Total Health highly concentrated and therefore extremely economical.

Total Health Plus

Total Health Plus™ is a comprehensive multi-vitamin and mineral blend with digestive enzymes and the nutraceuticals Glucosamine HCI and MSM. Total Health Plus is recommended as a daily supplement and is designed to complement all types of dog food. Supplementing vitamins and minerals into your dog’s diet can make the difference between average and optimum health. Vitamins and Minerals are necessary for proper growth, health maintenance and disease prevention.

We add digestive enzymes which, in addition to improving digestibility and decreasing stool weight, have been known to provide natural relief in the following areas: dry or scaly hair/coat, skin problems, digestive disorders, joint difficulties, immune disorders, excessive shedding, weight problems, allergies, bloating, lethargy, hairballs, flatulence, coprophagia, and wound healing.

Glucosamine & MSM work together to decrease pain and inflammation while regenerating joint components and synovial fluid, and are recommended for facilitating pain relief, reducing inflammation, treating skin conditions, rebuilding connective tissue and joint components (pre and post surgery), treating disk disorders, spinal disorders and sprains, maintaining respiratory, digestive and urinary tract health, and to support working or athletic dogs. Total Health Plus™ is designed to help dogs grow strong and live long.

Calcium Health

Calcium Health™ is a comprehensive mineral supplement containing organic, naturally occurring minerals and trace elements. Minerals are essential for health, contributing to proper skeletal development, skeletal strength, mental and physical well-being, hormonal balance, development and preservation of the heart, brain, muscle and nerve systems, proper PH balance, and the creation of antibodies. Minerals work together with vitamins to facilitate proper digestion and they play a crucial role in the utilization of nutrients from food.

Osteo Aid

Osteo Aid™ is a comprehensive joint support supplement containing marine source Glucosamine HCl, MSM, Glycine, Vitamin C, Calcium and Magnesium. The ingredients in Osteo Aid have been known to facilitate pain relief, reduce inflammation, and rebuild joint components, including connective tissue and synovial fluid.

Here is one of many similar testimonials from customers who consistently use Osteo Aid:

I adopted my awesome lab/bulldog from the pound as no one wanted him cause of a leg limping issue. Well I searched high and low until a nice lady at my local pet food store mentioned The Whole Hound. I started him on Osteo Aid and I was Shocked at what I was seeing. My dog went from limping and dragging his back left leg to jumping and playing at the dog park in about 1 month. I will now Never run out of Osteo -Aid. Thank you so much for making my dogs life better !

Cecilia and Dexter.

Digestive Support

Digestive Support™ can be used therapeutically and is highly recommended when feeding dry or cooked food. This formula is a multi-enzyme blend of non-animal based enzymes specially formulated to assist the digestive system in dogs.

Digestive enzymes are extremely important to a dog’s health. Digestive enzymes aid in the decomposition of high molecular weight substances to ensure your pet gets the maximum possible nutrition from their food. In addition to improving digestibility and decreasing stool weight, digestive enzymes have been known to provide natural relief in the following areas: dry or scaly hair/coat, skin problems, digestive disorders, joint difficulties, immune disorders, excessive shedding, weight problems, allergies, bloating, lethargy, hairballs, flatulence, coprophagia, and wound healing.

Flax Lecithin Blend™

Flax Lecithin Blend™ is designed for daily use With one of our multi-vitamin mineral supplements. Like humans, dogs require Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids daily to for proper growth, including brain development, health maintenance and for disease prevention. In addition, Omega-3 EFAs are critically important for neuromuscular development, skin health, coat quality and are often taken to help inflammatory skin diseases, infections, arthritis, and flea and food allergies.

This Omega-3 Flax is a stable, highly concentrated source of the Omega-3 essential fatty acid (EFA), Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA). This unique supplement brings the Omega-3 EFA's back into balance with the omega-6 EFA, Linoleic Acid (LA), already present int the diet, resulting in numerous benefits. An imbalance in EFAs commonly results in inflammation and dermatitis.

Why Should My Dog Use Supplements?

Because science has proven, and veterinarians agree, that nutritional supplements help facilitate proper growth in puppies, maximum health in adult dogs and disease prevention in dogs of all ages.

I Feed My Dog A Healthy Diet. Do I Still Need To Supplement?

YES! Not enough dog lovers realize the importance of nutritional supplementation in the form of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. Nutritional supplementation, used in conjunction with a high-quality diet, not only makes the nutrients in the food we feed more available to our dogs, but it also enhances recovery from stress, injury, and illness, while helping prevent the onset of many degenerative diseases, such as arthritis, cancer, heart disease, gastrointestinal problems, and skin disorders.

My Dog Is On A Prescription Diet. Can I Still Supplement?

YES! Whole Hound™ supplements are free of all artificial ingredients, sweeteners, preservatives and do NOT contain common allergens. Appropriate nutritional supplementation will help make the nutrients that exist in prescription foods more available to your dog and will play a supportive role in health recovery and maintenance.

How Long Will It Take To See Results?

Nutritional supplements help over time, not overnight. We recommend using nutritional supplements consistently for a minimum of 30 days before gauging results. Having said that, many people see benefits after 2 weeks. For best results, use daily.

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Whole Hound™ Premium Quality Canine Supplements are a comprehensive range of premium quality

What exactly is Total Health?

Total Health is the everyday canine multivitamin from Whole Hound Inc. — a comprehensive, bioavailable blend of 25 vitamins and minerals designed to fill the dietary gaps that even premium dog foods leave behind. As Whole Hound puts it, "Dog food — even the best dog food — doesn't always deliver all the nutrients your canine needs for excellent health." Total Health complements every type of diet, from kibble to home-cooked to raw, by delivering premium-source nutrients in a form a dog can actually absorb.

Whole Hound Flax Lecithin Blend omega-3 essential fatty acid supplement for dogs

Who makes Total Health, and why?
Whole Hound Inc. was born out of an affection for dogs and a black lab named Lakotah. In 1997, at just one year old, Lakotah was diagnosed with severe osteochondrosis of the hocks — severe arthritis. Founder Helen Brooks switched her dogs to a wholesome, unprocessed diet and added a high-quality supplement with Glucosamine HCl and MSM; Lakotah's arthritic symptoms turned around so dramatically that Brooks launched The Healthy Hound Whole Pet Food in 1999 and went on to develop the Whole Hound supplement line with a scientist. "Watching Lakotah run and play on the beach keeps us focused on the integrity of our company's mission."

Healthy active Dalmatian dog representing Whole Hound canine supplement lifestyle

What is actually inside the jar?

Per 1/2 tsp (2 g), Total Health delivers a full vitamin-mineral panel: Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) 200 mg, Vitamin A 800 IU, Vitamin D3 200 IU, Vitamin E 50 IU, the complete B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12), Folic Acid 300 mcg, Biotin 120 mcg, plus chelated proteinate minerals — Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Cobalt and Iodine — along with L-Lysine and DL-Methionine. Every Whole Hound supplement is free of artificial ingredients, preservatives, sweeteners, sugars, additives, fillers, common allergens and animal ingredients.

How do you use it, and who is it for?
Total Health is mixed into moistened food, with a recommended daily dose scaled to body weight: 1/8 tsp for dogs under 10 lbs up to 3/4–1 tsp for dogs over 75 lbs. Whole Hound advises introducing it at 1/4 of the suggested dose and building up gradually, and the daily amount can be split between meals. It supports proper growth, immune strength, healthy skin and coat, disease prevention, wound healing and recovery from injury or illness — making it a fit for puppies, seniors, working dogs and any dog whose diet may have nutritional gaps.

How does Total Health fit Whole Hound's "3 Steps Forward" philosophy?

Whole Hound built its whole approach around a simple equation: Great Food + A Great VIT/MIN + A Great EFA = Whole HEALTH. Total Health is the vitamin-mineral pillar of that "3 Steps Forward" Feeding program — pair it with a quality food and the Flax Lecithin Blend (omega-3 EFA) for the complete strategy. For dogs that also need joint and digestive support, the companion Total Health Plus™ combines the same vitamins and minerals with Glucosamine HCl, MSM and digestive enzymes in one jar.

What does it cost and how affordable is daily use?

Whole Hound priced Total Health for everyday use — by their own "Dollars and Sense" math, a 25-lb dog runs about $6.00 per month, or roughly $0.20 a day, and a 150 g jar lasts a small dog around 150 days. Companion product Total Health Plus was listed at CDN $29.99 / USD $27.99 for 200 g, $49.99 / $47.99 for 400 g and $79.99 / $77.99 for 750 g, with Free shipping on orders of $50.00 or more. Whole Hound Inc. shipped across North America from West Vancouver, British Columbia and Lynden, Washington.

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The Solution Section (FAQ)

I Feed My Dog A Healthy Diet. Do I Still Need To Supplement?

YES! Not enough dog lovers realize the importance of nutritional supplementation in the form of vitamins, minerals and essential fatty acids. Nutritional supplementation, used in conjunction with a high-quality diet, not only makes the nutrients in the food we feed more available to our dogs, but it also enhances recovery from stress, injury, and illness, while helping prevent the onset of many degenerative diseases, such as arthritis, cancer, heart disease, gastrointestinal problems, and skin disorders.

My Dog Is On A Prescription Diet. Can I Still Supplement?

YES! Whole Hound supplements are free of all artificial ingredients, sweeteners, preservatives and do NOT contain common allergens. Appropriate nutritional supplementation will help make the nutrients that exist in prescription foods more available to your dog and will play a supportive role in health recovery and maintenance.

How Long Will It Take To See Results?

Why Should My Dog Use Supplements?

Because science has proven, and veterinarians agree, that nutritional supplements help facilitate proper growth in puppies, maximum health in adult dogs and disease prevention in dogs of all ages.

What is Whole Hound Total Health?

Total Health is a premium-quality canine multivitamin and mineral supplement made by Whole Hound Inc. It is designed to provide dogs with vitamins and minerals in a comprehensive, bioavailable form, filling in the dietary gaps that even good dog foods can leave. It complements all types of dog food, from kibble to raw.

Who founded Whole Hound and why?

Whole Hound Inc. was founded by Helen Brooks, inspired by her black lab Lakotah. In 1997, at one year old, Lakotah was diagnosed with severe osteochondrosis of the hocks (severe arthritis). After Brooks switched to an unprocessed diet and added a Glucosamine HCl and MSM supplement, Lakotah's symptoms reversed so dramatically that Brooks launched a canine nutrition business in 1999 and developed the Whole Hound supplement line.

What is the difference between Total Health and Total Health Plus?

Total Health is the core vitamin-and-mineral multivitamin — 25 vitamins and minerals to fill dietary gaps. Total Health Plus™ takes those same vitamins and minerals and adds Glucosamine HCl, MSM and digestive enzymes in a single jar, making it a more complete strategy for dogs that also need joint support and digestive help. Total Health is the everyday baseline; Total Health Plus is the comprehensive all-in-one.

What ingredients are in Total Health?

Per 1/2 tsp (2 g) serving, Total Health contains Vitamin C (Calcium Ascorbate) 200 mg, Vitamin A 800 IU, Vitamin D3 200 IU, Vitamin E 50 IU, Vitamin K, the full B-complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12), Folic Acid 300 mcg, Biotin 120 mcg, and Choline. It also delivers chelated minerals — Calcium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Magnesium, Manganese, Zinc, Iron, Copper, Selenium, Cobalt and Iodine — plus the amino acids L-Lysine and DL-Methionine.

Does Total Health contain any artificial ingredients or fillers?

No. Whole Hound supplements are made with full-potency, premium-source nutrients and are free of all artificial ingredients, preservatives, sweeteners, sugars, additives, fillers and common allergens. They also contain no animal ingredients, which makes them suitable for a wide range of dogs and diets.

How much Total Health should I give my dog?

The recommended daily dose is scaled to body weight: 1/8 tsp for dogs under 10 lbs; 1/8 to 1/4 tsp for 10–25 lbs; 1/4 to 1/2 tsp for 25–50 lbs; 1/2 to 3/4 tsp for 50–75 lbs; and 3/4 to 1 tsp for dogs over 75 lbs. Whole Hound recommends introducing it at 1/4 of the suggested dose and increasing gradually, and the daily amount can be split between meals.

How do I serve Total Health to my dog?

Total Health is a powder that mixes into moistened food. Whole Hound advises starting at a quarter of the target daily dose and building up gradually to the full body-weight dosage so your dog adjusts comfortably. The daily dose may be divided between meals if that is easier.

What is Whole Hound's '3 Steps Forward' feeding program?

It is Whole Hound's core philosophy, summarized as GREAT FOOD + A GREAT VIT/MIN + A GREAT EFA = WHOLE HEALTH. The three steps are: (1) a quality food, (2) a quality vitamin-mineral supplement like Total Health, and (3) a quality essential fatty acid supplement like the Flax Lecithin Blend. Together they aim to deliver complete canine nutrition.

Why does a dog on a good diet still need a vitamin supplement?

According to Whole Hound, even the best dog food doesn't always deliver every nutrient a dog needs, and sometimes vitamins are present but not in a form the dog can easily absorb. Nutrient deficiencies can show up as low energy (B vitamins) or weaker bones and teeth (Vitamin C). Total Health fills those gaps with highly bioavailable, premium-source nutrients.

What health benefits does Total Health support?

Whole Hound lists uses including proper growth, optimum health, disease prevention, immune strength, healthy skin and coat, wound healing, and support during injury or illness. It is also positioned to help with allergies, digestive issues and nutritional deficiencies. The goal is to help dogs grow strong, live long and stay energetic.

What is Total Health Plus formulated to address?

Total Health Plus combines 25 vitamins and minerals with Glucosamine, MSM and digestive enzymes to target the most common canine health conditions. Its listed uses span joint difficulties, arthritis and inflammation, digestive disorders, skin and coat problems, excessive shedding, immune support, weight issues, and pre- and post-surgery recovery. Per 2 tsp (7 g) it provides 1000 mg Glucosamine Hydrochloride, 1000 mg MSM and 2000 mg digestive enzymes.

What is the Flax Lecithin Blend?

Flax Lecithin Blend is Whole Hound's omega-3 essential fatty acid supplement for dogs, combining omega-3-rich flax with lecithin. It supports the immune system, overall health, and a shiny coat and healthy skin. It serves as the 'great EFA' third step in Whole Hound's 3 Steps Forward feeding program.

What does Osteo Aid do?

Osteo Aid is Whole Hound's joint supplement, offering glucosamine in a bioavailable form blended with other anti-arthritic nutrients. Research cited by Whole Hound shows glucosamine works better in synergy with complementary ingredients than alone. The blend is designed to treat stiffness, inflammation and sore joints, providing pain relief and restored mobility.

How much does Total Health cost per day?

By Whole Hound's own 'Dollars and Sense' calculations, Total Health costs about $6.00 per month — roughly $0.20 a day — for a 25-lb dog, with a 150 g jar lasting around 150 days. For a 50-lb dog it works out to about $7.50 a month. These figures are approximate and vary with individual consumption.

How much does Total Health Plus cost?

Total Health Plus was listed at CDN $29.99 / USD $27.99 for 200 g, CDN $49.99 / USD $47.99 for 400 g, and CDN $79.99 / USD $77.99 for 750 g. Whole Hound offered FREE shipping on orders of $50.00 or more.

How do I contact Whole Hound Inc.?

Whole Hound listed a Canadian phone line at 604-925-DOGS (3647) and a toll-free North American line at 1-866-444-DOGS (3647), with email at [email protected]. The company shipped from two locations: P.O. Box 91692, West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada V7V 3P3, and P.O. Box 329, Lynden, Washington, USA 98264.

Is Whole Hound's website still active?

The original thewholehound.com store is no longer operating — the domain no longer hosts the Whole Hound canine-supplement shop. The detailed product information here, including ingredients, dosages and pricing, is drawn from Whole Hound Inc.'s own published materials. To confirm current availability of Total Health, check with a pet retailer or contact the company at the numbers and email above.