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Summary
Nutra Thrive is a dog supplement that is designed to help your dog fight aging, strengthen their digestive system, fortify connective tissue, and have a healthy, happy life.
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Updated on: Sep 14, 2020
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Nutra Thrive from Ultimate Pet Nutrition is an all-natural pet supplement that you add to your dog’s food that is claimed to provide a balance between good and bad bacteria to promote healthy digestions.
It comes in a powdered form and is intended to be used at every meal. It’s flavored like bacon and includes a variety of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and digestive enzymes.
You simply add the proper dosage to your dog’s bowl of food, pour in a bit of water, and then mix the food and supplement around until you can’t see the powder anymore and it’s evenly coating the food.
The dosage suggestions that Nutra Thrive provides are:
- 0–30 lbs: 1 scoop per meal
- 30–50 lbs: 1 ½ scoop per meal
- 50+ lbs: 2 scoops per meal
If your dog eats twice a day, then you give half the recommended dosage at each feeding.
The company notes that it’s best-suited for any dogs that are suffering from conditions that “could be caused by insufficient nutrition.” An example of these conditions include:
- Bad smells
- Flatulence
- Tiredness
- Abnormal stools
- Achy joints
- Anxiety
- “Lackluster coat”
Ingredients: Benefits and Safety
Nutra Thrive has three main groups of ingredients that the company calls the Superfoods Blend, Super Canine Blend, and Probiotic and Enzyme Blend.
The product’s label reveals the following list of key ingredients:
- Superfoods Blend: Carrot; reishi, shiitake and maitake mushroom blend; Methyl-sulfonylmethane; Spirulina; Chlorella
- Super Canine Blend: Glutathione inactive yeast; beef liver
- Probiotic and Enzyme Blend: Lactobacillus casei; Lactobacillus plantarum
- Vitamin and Mineral Blend: Kelp, Biotin, Riboflavin, Folic acid
Detailing each of the ingredients would be tedious, so we’ve researched key ingredients in each blend.
The American Kennel Club (AKC) notes that mushrooms aren’t necessary for a dog’s diet but that carrots are a great alternative.
“Dogs do not need mushrooms in their diet, so play it safe and give them a different reward, like a carrot stick or slice of apple, instead,” the AKC states.
If you are going to give your dog mushrooms, the AKC recommends giving them to your dog plain and without spices or oils, which Nutra Thrive does.
Glutathione is an antioxidant that earns high praise from Dr. Deva Khalsa, a homeopathic vet who wrote an article in Animal Wellness magazine about the ingredient’s benefits.
“Though small, glutathione is the uncontested king of antioxidants. Without it, all your dog’s cells would disintegrate and die from unrestrained oxidation,” Khalsa writes.
However, she goes on to say that the antioxidant is useless when ingested orally because the body digests it and excretes it before it can provide health benefits.
“Since this antioxidant is made up of three amino acids, the oral route of administration simply does not work because the glutathione is digested,” she wrote. “For example, asparagus contains more available glutathione than any other food, but the GI tract digests most of it.”
Probiotics are a booming industry for humans and they’re becoming a big deal in the pet world, too. The AKC says that probiotics can be helpful for your dog’s gastrointestinal tract, especially if they’re prone to getting diarrhea when they’re nervous or stressed.
However, the evidence the AKC presented about the anti-diarrheal powers of probiotics related to Bifidobacterium animalis and not the two bacteria in Nutra Thrive. They do point out, however, that Lactobacillus casei, which Nutra Thrive includes, is naturally present in your dog’s gut.
The final group of ingredients is the vitamin and mineral blend and it’s here where we find a few ingredients proven to be beneficial for your pup. Biotin is well-known for helping create a shiny, lustrous coat and strengthen tendons and ligaments.
We read a few sources that noted riboflavin can help with your dog’s coat, too.
As for folic acid, Dr. Barbara Forney, a veterinary practitioner in Pennsylvania, said that the ingredient has some very specific uses and that its effectiveness could be altered if your dog is taking certain drugs.
“Before administering supplemental folic acid … folate levels should be established,” she further noted.
To summarize, some of the ingredients in Nutra Thrive will benefit your dog (biotin, for example) and some will pass through your pup’s digestive system without much effect on their health (glutathione).
The above ingredients are considered generally safe.
Pricing
Nutra Thrive is priced at:
- 1 jar: $69.99
- 3 jars: $188.97
- 6 jars: $356.95
The 114-gram jar has 30 scoops, which means dogs of 0–30 pounds will need one jar a month. Dogs weighing 31–50 pounds can get 20 days out of the jar, and dogs weighing more than 50 pounds will get 15 days out of the jar.
So, if you have a big dog that requires two scoops per serving, you’ll need two jars to make it through the month. Over the course of one year, here’s how much Nutra Thrive would cost you based on their weight, assuming you buy six jars at a time:
- Small dog (0–30 lbs.): $713.90
- Medium dog (30–50 lbs.): $1,070.85
- Large dogs (50+ lbs.): $1,427.80
The company states that it will take 10–15 days for the supplement to arrive after you order it.
If you aren’t happy with the supplement, you have 90 days from the day the product was shipped to start a return in order to get a refund.
The Bottom Line
Nutra Thrive has ingredients that can help your dog. For example, biotin is known to improve your dog’s coat and help with dry skin. Lactobacillus casei is a probiotic that may be able to help your dog with digestive issues like diarrhea.
However, there are other ingredients that experts say may not have a big effect – if any – on your dog’s health. For example, a vet noted that glutathione will pass through your dog’s body with little effect on your dog’s health. Folic acid could help your dog but you’d need to have your vet check your dog’s folic acid levels before taking Nutra Thrive, another vet pointed out.
And, there’s the issue of dog supplements in general. The AKC concludes that dog supplements can be helpful but there’s sparse research about the long-term effects.
“Whether herbal or lab-formulated, there is some evidence to suggest that supplements can be helpful. There has been little-to-no research on long-term effects, but some studies and anecdotal evidence have shown successful results, whether in the form of a shinier coat, peppier step, better digestion, or improved cognitive function.”
Customer Reviews
Posted on Feb 5, 2019
SCAM
Don't buy this crap, ask your Vet what's best. They promise a money back guarantee but don't honor it. When you call and ask them, they say you have to use it for 90 days, at that time the warranty has expired. It's a scam, some stinky powder your dog will hate that does absolutely NOTHING! Here is their fake warranty notice, it says ANYTIME, call and ask them. Thieves!
"If you don’t see noticeable improvements in your pet’s health and happiness, just let us know. You can send back the unused portion, any time within 90 days — and we’ll be happy to refund your purchase price."
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Feb 6, 2019
Paul, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. I'm so sorry to hear about this frustrating experience you had. We do wholeheartedly stand by our 90-Day Money Back Guarantee so I would like to get more information from you to find out why you did not receive it. We do ask that our customers have their pups try Nutra Thrive for at least 90 days to make sure they are using it for the recommended amount of time. If you find that your dog doesn't like the taste or if you haven't seen improvements in their health and happiness, we can issue customers a full refund. Please e-mail me at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com and I can issue you a full refund right away. I'm so sorry that you had to go through this frustrating experience but I look forward to hearing from you and getting to the bottom of this right away.
Helpful Review?
91 People Have Voted
Posted on Feb 21, 2019
Very unhappy
This is the most God awful smelling crap. My dogs eat anything right up, but they walked away from the food each time I gave this to them, which was 4 times. It smells like gasoline, not bacon.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Feb 22, 2019
Hi Marie, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review today. I'm so sorry to hear about this frustrating experience. I'd like to get more information from you, because this is not a common reaction to Nutra Thrive. Please e-mail me at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com so that we can further discuss your feedback, as we are always looking for different ways to improve our customer's experiences. I look forward to hearing from you and getting more information!
Helpful Review?
39 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 12, 2019
No change so far
I have had my 3 female labs on Nutra Thrive for 30 days (8, 4, and 3 years old). I have seen no changes whatsoever in any of my dogs so far. Hesitant to spend another $250 for another month of Nutra Thrive with no results seen. My dogs are all healthy and in good shape. Like all dog owners, I want them to live as long as possible. It would cost $3,000 for 12 months to keep them on it. With no clinical studies defining the efficacy of this product, I cannot justify continuing with Nutra Thrive without seeing a visible improvement in my dogs in any category. To sell a product at this price with only the promise of improvement and to not have some means to prove it, is for the rich or desperate.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Mar 13, 2019
Hi Rick, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. Thank you so much for your feedback. I wanted to touch on some of the points you made in your review to help clear up any concerns you might have had. We typically suggest that our customers give their pets Nutra Thrive for at least 3 months to experience the optimal amount of results. If you find that you haven't seen any noticeable improvements in your pups at this point, I can issue you a full refund. As with all supplements, we do understand that they may work well for some pets and not for others. But as you can see from the many positive reviews on this page, we do have many happy customers. If price is a concern, we do run sales every so often. Please call our Customer Service Department at (800) 604 – 5827, they will be able to update you on any available sales. Lastly, all of the ingredients in Nutra Thrive are rigorously tested for their efficacy, safety, and overall quality. Please e-mail me at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com if you have any other questions or concerns. I look forward to hearing from you and issuing you a full refund!
Helpful Review?
39 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 13, 2019
Scam
Worst customer service attention, they just want your money. I wouldn't trust this company, period. Don't shop from this company, didn't seem serious at all, if you ask me, it's a scam.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Mar 14, 2019
Pedro, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. I am so upset to hear that you feel this way about our company, because I always do my best to make sure that each and every customer issue is taken care of in a timely manner and responded to right away. Please e-mail me at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com so that we can talk through the issues you experienced. We always want to hear from our customers directly to see where we can improve. I look forward to hearing from you and discussing this further.
Helpful Review?
32 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 13, 2019
Never delivered
Unfortunately, I cannot even review the actual product as I never received my order. It has been over two months. I have emailed twice to inquire and ask for the order to be canceled and money refunded and have gotten no response. It’s a shame.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Helpful Review?
46 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 19, 2019
Not unhappy with product but turned off by lack of customer service
My grudge is not with the product (well - not that I know of yet, only a blood test with hopefully positive results will determine that).
I have emailed a question (about three weeks ago now) regarding one ingredient in the Nutra Thrive Cat Powder and have YET to receive a response.
Ironically my question was posed in the email as a response to, "Let us hear from you." Not overly impressed with the treatment from this institution (I guess they really don't care to hear from you or nobody is reading and monitoring the emails incoming).
Of course, I will still get a blood test done on my cat to see how her organs are doing with the influx of this supplement powder.
The product itself, thus far, has caused some positive behavior changes in my little four-legged fuzzy fur, for she is no longer scratching her ears as though she has mites (and I had her checked, she doesn't). She no longer scratches her neckline frequently as though she is infested with fleas.
So my speculation is her allergies have tapered off by this supplement. I am not even giving her the entire little recommended daily cup that's in the product container. Rather she is only getting the amount fitting on the tip of a knife. At any rate, I would still like my answer reference my concern with the ingredient Cholecalciferol - i.e., what is a toxic amount? And how is the amount of "toxic" calculated (i.e., ml per lbs?)?
Definition below:
Cholecalciferol is one of the most potent mouse and rat poisons on the market. When ingested in toxic amounts, cholecalciferol, or activated vitamin D3, can cause life-threatening elevations in blood calcium and left untreated can result in kidney failure.
Side Effects Cholecalciferol
Lethargy.
Inappetance.
Vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Weakness.
Increased thirst and urination.
Kidney failure.
Signs to look out for with vitamin D poisoning include:
Not eating or decreased appetite.
Excessive or decreased thirst and urination.
Weakness or lethargy.
Dehydration.
Bad breath.
Vomiting.
Diarrhea.
Weight loss.
Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Mar 20, 2019
Hi June, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. I wanted to formally apologize that your question went unanswered! We do our best to make sure that all customers are responded to, so I am so sorry that you went through this experience. I'd first like to mention that I'm thrilled to hear that are you are already experiencing positive improvement in your cat's behavior since starting the product. Regarding your question of Cholecalciferol...There is 75 IU of Vitamin D in the Cholecalciferol in Nutra Thrive for Cats. According to The Association of American Feed Control Officials, the Adult Maintenance Minimum is 280 IU, so we are very far below a toxic amount. Vitamin D is an essential nutrient for cats, which is why we included it in our formula. We absolutely never make a product that was unsafe or harmful. Please e-mail me directly at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com if you have any other questions at all!
Helpful Review?
40 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 20, 2019
Unsatisfied pets...unsatisfied person
My dogs hate it, I tasted it, I hate it! It doesn’t have a bacon flavor. It tastes like dried and pulverized lawn grass! I feed my dogs chicken breasts. Cooked and cut into small cubes. This product makes the chicken green colored, and completely destroys the chicken chunks flavor.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Mar 21, 2019
Hi Daniel, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review about your experience with Nutra Thrive. I'm so sorry to hear that both you and your pup didn't like the taste of it. As with all products, we do understand that some may like it and others might not! Which is why we honor our 90-Day Money Back Guarantee. Just e-mail me at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com and I can begin the refund process right away. I look forward to hearing from you and making this right!
Helpful Review?
43 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 21, 2019
Our dog would not eat this
Sounded great, made it sound like if we wanted the best for our dog's health, this is the supplement that was perfect for her. OK, we follow directions and tried every way to get her to eat the food she loved with this added. We tried withholding food until the evening and when she was hungry. Fed her a little of her regular meal and then some more of her meal with a small amount of the supplement. I called the company and they said to keep trying. They said it tasted like bacon, soooooo I thought I would try it myself. It DID NOT TASTE LIKE BACON. My dog, Daisy, gave me the look "I told you" it tasted bad. I finally received a partial refund, this did not include the shipping charges.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Mar 21, 2019
Hi Terry, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. Thank you for your review! I'm so sorry to hear that your pup didn't enjoy the taste of Nutra Thrive. We do understand that every dog is different...So while we have many customers who have reported that their dogs love consuming Nutra Thrive, we do understand it's not the same for all dogs. I did want to mention that this formula was designed specifically for dogs, who have around 1,700 taste buds while humans have around 9,000. So your palate is much more sensitive than your dog's, which is why it doesn't taste like our typical breakfast bacon! I am happy to hear that you were able to take advantage of our 90-Day Money Back Guarantee, though. Please feel free to reach out to me at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com if you ever have any future questions or concerns. Again, I'm so sorry to hear about you and your pet's experience but we appreciate you giving it a try!
Helpful Review?
52 People Have Voted
Posted on Mar 22, 2019
Nothing in jar
I just received my $60 plus jar of Nutra Thrive for my cat in this nice size jar and it is basically 1/4 full. To me, that is a scam. Will not order again or recommend to my friends or family.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Mar 22, 2019
Hi Tricia, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. I'm so sorry to hear about this! I completely understand how frustrating this would be. I'd like to look into this right away to make sure it doesn’t happen again. Please e-mail me at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com and I can issue you a full refund. Again, I’m so sorry for this frustrating experience but I look forward to making this right.
Helpful Review?
55 People Have Voted
Posted on Apr 1, 2019
Scam
The jar was perhaps 1/4 full when I opened it. As other customers have noted. Why would I pay that kind of money for a 1/4 of a jar?!
I cannot believe I spent my hard earned money on this product.
I would not recommend to an enemy.
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Company Response from Ultimate Pet Nutrition
Apr 2, 2019
Pat, I'm Shayne from Ultimate Pet Nutrition. I'm so sorry to hear about your frustrating experience. Each jar should have 30 servings. If your jar did not make it to the 30-day mark, I'd like to look into this right away to ensure that this is fixed. Please e-mail me at Shayne@ultimatepetnutrition.com. Nonetheless, I would like to issue you a full refund...Just e-mail me at my address above and I can begin the refund process. I look forward to hearing from you and looking into this further.
Helpful Review?
48 People Have Voted
Posted on Apr 11, 2019
Want a refund.
I have two cats, mixed VERY small amount with their favorite cat food, which neither cat would eat. Tried several other times, same result. Asked for return instructions as per guarantee...got NO ANSWER. Stay away from this stuff!
Bottom Line: No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Helpful Review?
51 People Have Voted
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