The Core Foundation

They do two different jobs. The Granules are the purest form of the live foundation, one ingredient, feeding the body's own enzyme systems at every meal. The Treats add a ready-made antioxidant team (vitamins A, C, and E plus selenium) that works in the places the body's own enzymes don't reach. Together they cover both jobs every single day. That's why this bundle, and not one product alone, is where we tell families to start.

A fair question, since so many families come to this bundle for joints and back legs. The honest answer: our formulas are complete as designed, and adding glucosamine would mean removing something else to make room. We chose formula integrity over checkbox ingredients.

The deeper answer is that we approach mobility from a different direction. Rather than supplementing one joint compound, the Core Foundation feeds the whole system that maintains joints, muscle, and nerves: the body's own repair and defense machinery. If you already give glucosamine, the two approaches don't conflict; many families use both.

No, and we'd encourage you to be wary of anything that says it will. The Core Foundation is nutrition, not a drug. It doesn't treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Here's what it does do: it hands your dog's body the raw materials it uses to maintain and repair its own tissue, live whole-food nutrition, the enzymes to break it down, and antioxidant support for the body's own defense systems. Many families have shared remarkable recovery stories, and we share some of them on this page, but they are individual experiences, not promises. Keep working with your veterinarian; this works alongside that care, not instead of it.

In most cases, yes. The Core Foundation is whole-food nutrition, not a drug, and it's designed to work alongside veterinary care, including rest protocols and medications. Crate rest and recovery time are exactly when the body is doing its heaviest repair work, and that work takes raw materials. If your dog is on medication or has a complex diagnosis, mention it to your vet and talk to our team; consultations are free, and we'll walk through it with you.

That's a decision only you and your veterinarian can make, and we won't pretend otherwise. What we can tell you is what many families in your position do: they start the Core Foundation right away, while they weigh their options, because it works alongside any path you choose and takes nothing off the table.

To be plain about it: this is nutrition, not a treatment, and it is not a substitute for surgical repair when surgery is what a dog needs. But strengthening the foundation costs little to try, the guarantee covers all 120 days, and our team is a free phone call away if you want to talk through what we've seen in 25 years of taking exactly this call.

Most families notice the first changes within a few days to a few weeks, often energy and appetite first, then movement. The mobility and recovery stories tend to build over two to three months of consistent daily use; as one longtime reviewer put it, two weeks for a little change, and at eight weeks she couldn't imagine her dog without it. Double both daily amounts for the first two weeks to help the body restock, and stay consistent.

And we'll be honest with you, because our reviews are: not every dog shows a visible change, especially when a condition is far along. That is exactly why the 120 Day Worry-Free Guarantee exists, so trying is never the risk.

All ages. The Core Foundation is whole-food nutrition, not a remedy, so it isn't reserved for dogs who are struggling. Puppies, healthy adults, small breeds, large breeds, and sensitive dogs all run on the same live nutrition that processed food leaves out. Plenty of families start it while their dog is thriving, precisely to keep it that way. The dose scales with weight, so the dosing tool above covers everyone from a 3 lb puppy to a 150 lb senior.

It comes down to your dog's weight. Under 25 lbs, choose Core Foundation for Small Dogs: same formulas, with Tiny Treats sized for smaller mouths (90 per bottle). Small-dog families sometimes tell us the full-size treat is simply too big for their dog to manage, and that is exactly the problem the Tiny Treats solve. At 25 lbs and up, the standard Core Foundation with full-size treats is the right fit. Both include the 1 lb Sprouted Granules pouch. The dosing tool above works it out for you.

This bundle is the picky-eater-friendly path, and it's also a hedge: some dogs take to one product faster than the other, and with both in the house you're covered either way. The treats are savory, most dogs take them straight from your hand on day one, and if yours doesn't, they crumble over food (1 level teaspoon of crumble equals 1 treat). The Granules are mild and disappear into a meal; for a hesitant eater, stir them into something moist so they coat the food. And if it truly doesn't work, the guarantee covers picky eaters too.

A short adjustment is common any time you add a new whole food. You may notice mild gas or a temporary change in stool early on. Introduce both products gradually rather than all at once, and for dogs with sensitive digestion, start at half the usual amounts and build up over several days. Things typically settle as the body gets used to the new nutrition. If they don't, call us; adjusting the routine for a sensitive dog is exactly what the free consultations are for.

Auto-ship saves you 10% on every order, on top of the bundle's built-in savings and any quantity discount, on a schedule you choose. Most families set the cadence by the treats, which run out first; the Granules pouch lasts much longer and carries across shipments (sealed, it stays fresh for years). Pause, change, or cancel anytime from your account.

The Core Foundation is covered by our 120 Day Worry-Free Guarantee. Try it with your dog for up to four months. If you don't see the difference in movement, energy, coat, or overall vitality, return the unused portion for a full refund. No questions asked.