One thing is for certain: Our pets' lives are far too short. Dogs and cats age exponentially compared to us, and on top of that, many pet owners make simple mistakes that can hasten their pet's rate of cellular aging even further. Factors like eating a commercially prepared processed diet, drinking chlorinated or fluoridated water, exposure to toxins in the home and outdoors, and excessive vaccinations lead to the production of free radicals that can damage healthy cells and tissues and contribute to faster cellular aging.

One of the most important things you can do to help protect your pet from oxidative free radical damage is to make sure they receive adequate antioxidants each day. Antioxidants help gobble up and neutralize free radicals in your pet's body before they can damage your pet's brain, heart and other organs. Research shows that by supplementing antioxidants, you can increase the level of circulating antioxidants in your pet's bloodstream and help protect cellular materials from oxidative damage. This plays a key role against the effects of excessive cellular aging. Don't expect commercial diets to provide the high-quality antioxidants your pet needs for a long life.

Food manufacturers typically add synthetic antioxidants to their products to help preserve the ingredients, not to meet your pet's antioxidant needs. I formulated my Antioxidants for Cats and Dogs to provide your pet with extra free radical-scavenging support – all from tried-and-true botanical sources. The first antioxidant supplement made totally with plant- and fruit-based ingredients, this unique formula provides an antioxidant value of 5,000 ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) units per scoop and contains: Acerola Fruit Extract – An outstanding source of natural bioavailable vitamin C and polyphenolic antioxidant compounds, both with free radical-scavenging abilities Red Raspberry Fruit Powder – A valuable source of polyphenols with potent antioxidant activity as well as vitamin C and minerals Naturally Decaffeinated Green Tea Leaf Extract (standardized to provide 60 mg Polyphenols) – Contains polyphenols and catechins for immune and cell health support Japanese Knotweed (standardized to provide 25 mg Resveratrol) – This naturally occurring polyphenol helps protect the liver, brain and other organs against toxins and oxidative damage Give your pet the helping hand they need in today's world of processed foods and toxic environments – provide them with the free radical-scavenging support of my plant-based Antioxidants for Cats and Dogs.

*FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease

A proactive veterinarian, fresh pet food formulator and animal wellness educator and author, Dr. Karen Becker believes in a whole-pet approach in veterinary care, aiming to prevent disease through intentional lifestyle choices that result in vibrant health and vitality. She believes the art of medicine is not only about identifying the root causes of disease and degeneration in pets but also understanding ways to prevent the body from further damage by using innovative approaches to help unlock the innate potential inside each pet's unique body for healing to occur.

With more than two decades of experience, she helps millions of pets worldwide and as an integral part of Dr. Mercola Products, Dr. Becker helps to formulate Healthy Pets products that are specifically designed for your pet's health, vitality and overall well-being.

Entirely based on human, food-grade (NOT feed-grade) ingredients, our high-quality pet products are all developed with our three pillars of health approach in mind.

The Three Pillars of Pet Heath

1. Species-appropriate nutrition: Each animal must consume a diet that is biologically appropriate for his or her species.

2. A balanced, functional immune system: The immune system should be able to protect the animal from pathogens, yet not be overactive, leading to things like allergies and autoimmune disease. The key here is balance.

3. A sound, resilient body (frame and organs): Muscle tone should be good; body weight should be optimal; teeth and gums should be healthy; heart, lungs, kidneys, liver and other organs should be working efficiently.

All three of these pillars should be addressed for optimal health.

As you strive to take control of your pet's health, you can feel safe knowing that each of our products have been thoroughly researched and vetted by Dr. Becker and our team of scientists, engineers and product development specialists so that you can be certain you are purchasing truly premium products to help your pet live their healthiest life possible.