By Dr. Keith Weingardt, DVM
What does true vitality look like in a pet?
Bright eyes. A shiny coat. Steady energy and easy movement.
We all want our pets to live long, vibrant lives, but longevity isn’t just about adding years. It’s about helping pets feel good for as long as possible. And one of the most powerful ways to support that?
Whole food nutrition.
Why I Tell Pet Parents About Vitality Blend
In my practice, I see many senior dogs who are slowing down. Their movements are stiff, their coats are dull, and their is energy fading. Often, they seek warmth — curling up in sunspots or burrowing into blankets — because their internal energy, or Qi, is diminishing.
For these pets, nutrition can be a game-changer.
That’s why I was so excited when I heard about Green Juju’s new Vitality Blend last year. The recipe is crafted specifically with these types of pets in mind. But it’s great for any pet, anytime.
Each ingredient was carefully selected.
It starts with polyphenol-packed vegetables. The eye-catching purple color of the blend comes from these. Raspberries, purple carrots and purple cabbage are rich in anthocyanins, which help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation — two key factors in aging. These compounds also support a diverse gut microbiome, improving digestion and immune function.
Wild-harvested venison bone broth is a highly bioavailable source of collagen and amino acids to strengthen gut integrity, support joint health and provide deep nourishment.
Vitality Blend comes in both frozen and freeze-dried versions. And the freeze-dried brings an added ingredient. Astragalus helps restore energy levels, enhance resilience and support a balanced immune response.
For senior pets, this can mean better mobility, improved digestion, and a renewed spark.
The Gut-Health Connection
If you know me, you know it all comes down to feeding the gut. A pet’s microbiome affects everything — from digestion and nutrient absorption to immune defense and inflammation control.
Vitality Blend helps feed the good bacteria in the gut, thanks to its variety of fiber sources and polyphenols. This promotes healthy short-chain fatty acid production, strengthens the gut lining, and prevents issues like leaky gut, which is another condition I see far too often in aging pets.
What I love most about Vitality Blend — and all of Green Juju’s products — is its simplicity. Fresh food doesn’t have to be complicated.
For many pet parents, Vitality Blend is an easy way to introduce the power of whole food nutrition — whether as a meal topper or part of a fresh-fed diet. It’s a simple addition that can help aging pets regain energy, improve mobility and truly thrive.
