Kelp... The Natural Supplement from the Sea!

TriSana Nutrition
Apr 23, 2024
3 min read

Updated: Jul 15

Looking for a natural way to support your pet’s metabolism, thyroid, and overall vitality? Whether you have a high-performance horse or an aging dog, Kelp is a time-tested, nutrient-rich powerhouse that can make a big difference in their daily health.

What Is Kelp?

Kelp is a mineral-rich seaweed, harvested from the ocean and known for its naturally high iodine content. Iodine plays a critical role in regulating thyroid function, which in turn affects everything from weight management and metabolism to energy levels, skin health, and immune strength.

In both dogs and horses, thyroid imbalance can result in fatigue, poor coat quality, weight issues, and general sluggishness. Kelp provides a gentle, natural solution to support optimal endocrine (hormonal) function.

Key Benefits of Kelp for Dogs & Horses

🧬 Supports Healthy Thyroid Function

Kelp is one of nature’s best sources of bioavailable iodine, which fuels proper thyroid hormone production, essential for a balanced metabolism, body temperature regulation, and hormonal balance.

⚖️ Helps Maintain a Healthy Weight

By helping regulate your animal’s metabolism, kelp can support weight stability, especially useful for animals who gain weight easily or struggle with underweight issues due to thyroid dysfunction.

🌱 Gut Health & Prebiotic Support

Kelp promotes a healthy gut biome and digestion. As a natural prebiotic, it helps feed good gut bacteria and improve nutrient absorption, laying the foundation for strong immune health.

🐾 Promotes Healthy Skin & Coat

Rich in trace minerals like zinc, magnesium, and iron, kelp helps reduce dandruff, inflammation, and itching while improving coat softness, shine, and growth. Bonus: it also strengthens nails and hooves!

🦷 Supports Oral Health

Scientific studies have shown kelp may reduce tartar buildup and improve breath by targeting bacteria in the mouth, making it a helpful addition to your dog’s or horse’s dental care routine.

When to Use Kelp

✔️ Dogs or horses with hypothyroidism or slow metabolism

✔️ Animals with dull coats, skin issues, or itching

✔️ For nutrient-dense, plant-based mineral support

✔️ To round out modern diets that may lack ocean-based trace minerals

✔️ For dogs and horses recovering from illness or metabolic stress

✔️ As part of a weight management program

Clean, Simple, Canadian-Made

At Trisana Nutrition, we offer pure, filler-free kelp supplements for both canine and equine use. Whether your goal is better weight regulation, improved coat quality, or stronger overall health, our kelp is a safe, natural choice backed by science and trusted by Canadian pet owners.

Give Your Animal a Natural Edge

Kelp may be simple, but its benefits are far-reaching. From thyroid balance and metabolism to skin, coat, and immune health, it’s a foundational supplement for every stage of life.

🐶🐴 Not sure if kelp is right for your animal? Book a free nutritional consult and let us help you build the perfect supplement routine.