About Us
The pet supplement aisle has grown louder than the evidence behind it. Every week brings a new powder, chew, or tincture promising shinier coats, calmer joints, and longer lives — often backed by little more than a marketing budget. The Veterinarian’s Bag was founded to cut through that noise with the one tool that actually matters: the peer-reviewed clinical record.
We are a small team of veterinary professionals who review canine supplements the way we were trained to evaluate any therapeutic decision. We read the randomized controlled trials, weigh the dose-response data, scrutinize the study populations, and separate ingredients with genuine mechanistic and clinical support from those riding on anecdote. When the evidence is strong, we say so plainly. When it is thin, contradictory, or absent, we say that too.
Our mission is simple: to give dog owners and the clinicians who advise them an evidence-based reference they can trust. We do not sell supplements. We do not accept payment for favorable coverage. We measure every product against the same standard — published, reproducible science — and we show our work so you can check it for yourself.
Our Team
Dr. Sarah Collins, DVM — Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief. A practicing small-animal veterinarian with a special interest in integrative nutrition, Dr. Collins leads our clinical review process and sets the evidentiary standards every article must meet.
Dr. James Park, DVM — Co-Founder & Clinical Reviewer. Dr. Park focuses on orthopedic and senior-canine health, and oversees our analysis of joint, mobility, and anti-inflammatory formulations. He verifies dosing, bioavailability, and drug-interaction considerations across our library.
Why Trust Us
Trust is earned through transparency, so we make our process visible:
- Evidence first. Every claim is tied to a cited source — ideally a peer-reviewed trial or systematic review. We distinguish clearly between clinical evidence, preclinical data, and expert opinion.
- No pay-to-play. We do not accept advertising that influences our conclusions, and we disclose any material relationship before it could create a conflict.
- Clinical context. We evaluate supplements as a veterinarian would — considering the condition, the patient, the dose, and the realistic magnitude of benefit.
- Corrections in the open. When new evidence changes our view, we update the article and note the change.
This site is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice. Always consult your veterinarian before starting any supplement, especially for pets with existing conditions or those on medication.
Want the full details of how we research, score, and update our reviews? Read our Editorial Policy.