Our Science & Ingredients

Our approach

Good nutrition starts with thoughtful choices.

A clear look at the principles behind LELE PET and the ingredients listed across our current dog and cat products.

Purpose-led ingredients

Each featured ingredient has a defined place in a formula. We explain how it is commonly used and which products list it.

Clear product details

Sources, amounts and serving directions vary by product. Check the individual label for the complete information.

Careful, honest language

We focus on nutritional roles and avoid promising to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease.

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Explore ingredients

Ingredients, made clear.

Browse ingredients by wellness focus. Open an item to learn more about how it appears in our current product listings. Ingredient photos are illustrative; specific forms and sources vary by formula.

Joints & mobility

Glucosamine HCl

Listed in canine joint formulas. Some product descriptions identify shellfish as the source and describe its nutritional role in supporting joint health and mobility.

Chondroitin sulfate

Included in select joint formulas. Product descriptions identify porcine sources in some products and describe its role in cartilage support.

Methylsulfonylmethane

Methylsulfonylmethane appears in several canine joint product listings. Review the product label for the specific amount and serving directions.

Yucca schidigera

A botanical ingredient listed in one canine joint formula. Its inclusion and amount depend on the specific product.

Skin & coat

Fish, salmon and cod oils

Our listings include fish oil, salmon oil and cod or cod liver oil. Some products identify omega-3 fatty acids, including EPA and DHA. Sources and fatty-acid profiles vary by formula.

Algae-derived DHA

Schizochytrium algae is listed in select canine chews as a source of DHA. Check the product label for the amount in that formula.

Biotin

Also known as vitamin B7, biotin appears in several dog and cat skin and coat product listings.

Zinc

Zinc sources listed in our products include zinc proteinate and zinc methionine. The source and amount vary by formula.

Vitamins C and E

These antioxidant nutrients appear in several formulas, including selected joint and skin and coat products.

Flaxseed meal

A plant ingredient included in select dog products. Product information identifies it as a source of omega fatty acids.

Gut & digestion

Probiotic blends

Our product listings include multi-strain blends with Bacillus and Lactobacillus species. Strains and CFU amounts differ across products; check the product label.

Bacillus subtilis DE111

A named Bacillus subtilis strain included in one canine probiotic listing. Refer to that product's label for blend and serving details.

Prebiotics and yeast postbiotics

Some dog products list the prebiotic fibers FOS and GOS or yeast-derived postbiotic ingredients. The blend varies by product.

Pumpkin and bromelain

Listed together in one canine formula. Product information describes pumpkin as a source of dietary fiber and bromelain as a digestive enzyme.

Psyllium and plant fibers

Cat product listings include psyllium husk, citrus pulp and apple pomace as sources of dietary fiber.

Daily wellness

Vitamins A, D, E and B-complex

Vitamin ingredients appear across several dog and cat products. Specific vitamins, forms and amounts differ by species and formula.

CoQ10

Coenzyme Q10 is listed in the canine multivitamin product description. Check the label for the form and amount.

Taurine and L-lysine

Both nutrients are listed in feline multivitamin products. Use cat-specific products as directed on their labels.

Calm

Chamomile, valerian and L-tryptophan

These ingredients are listed in a canine calming chew. The blend, amounts and directions are specific to that product.

Melatonin, passionflower and L-theanine

Included in the calming product listing. Ask your veterinarian before combining calming ingredients with medications or other supplements.

Ashwagandha and magnesium citrate

Listed as ingredients in a canine calming formula. Amounts and use instructions vary by product.

Botanicals & specialty ingredients

Turmeric, grape seed and quercetin

Botanical ingredients listed in select canine products. This directory describes product-listing ingredients and does not make disease-treatment claims.

Colostrum and astragalus

Bovine colostrum and astragalus root are named in one canine product listing. See that product's label for amounts.

Brewer's yeast and neem

These ingredients appear in one canine chew listing. Their inclusion is noted here without making pest-prevention claims.

Ingredient sources and amounts differ by formula. This directory is general product information, not veterinary advice. Refer to each product label and ask your veterinarian about your pet's individual needs.