Boost – Bioactive Bites

Boost is a comprehensive daily wellness supplement delivering 28 clinically researched bioactives in a single soft chew. Unlike standard multivitamins that rely on synthetic vitamins at basic doses, Boost includes named, trademarked ingredients like Calsporin® probiotic, DHAgold® Omega-3, TruPet® Postbiotic and GreenDroitin™ chondroitin, each selected for specific, evidence-based benefits. Where a typical multivitamin ticks boxes, Boost supports all 8 gut-organ axes for genuine whole-body support.

Your dog’s gut microbiome doesn’t just manage digestion: it communicates directly with the brain, heart, joints, skin, liver, immune system and metabolic pathways through what scientists call gut-organ axes. When the gut is healthy, these communication pathways function properly, supporting everything from mood and mobility to skin condition and immune resilience. Boost is formulated to nourish the gut microbiome while simultaneously supporting each of these connected systems.

It’s the science behind every Bonza product. Research increasingly shows that the gut microbiome is the foundation of whole-body health in dogs. Rather than treating symptoms in isolation, Bonza formulates every supplement to support the gut first, because when the gut thrives, so does the rest of the body. Boost takes this philosophy to its fullest expression by addressing all 8 gut-organ axes in one daily supplement.

Boost works through three complementary mechanisms. First, its probiotic, prebiotic and postbiotic blend (Calsporin®, FibroFos®, TruPet®) supports a healthy, diverse gut microbiome. Second, targeted bioactives like DHAgold® Omega-3, Taurine and Choline Chloride deliver direct nutritional support to specific organ systems. Third, bioavailability enhancers like black pepper extract and chelated minerals ensure your dog’s body can actually absorb and use what’s in each chew. The result is daily, cumulative whole-body support.

Trademarked ingredients like Calsporin®, DHAgold®, TruPet®, Biolex® MB40, FibroFos® and GreenDroitin™ are specific, researched compounds produced to verified standards, not generic commodity versions. Each comes with its own body of clinical research. This is the difference between “contains probiotics” and “contains Calsporin® Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544, a spore-forming probiotic strain with documented gut colonisation data.” You know exactly what’s in each chew and why it’s there.

Home-prepared diets, whether raw, BARF or cooked, give you control over ingredient quality, but achieving complete nutritional balance every day is genuinely difficult. Common gaps include taurine, B-vitamins (especially B12), zinc, iodine, omega-3 DHA and trace minerals. Boost is specifically formulated to fill these gaps, delivering the nutrients most commonly missing from home-prepared diets alongside whole-body bioactive support. Think of it as your nutritional safety net.

Boost is 100% plant-based and specifically addresses the nutrients that peer-reviewed research has identified as potential gaps in plant-based canine diets, including taurine (600mg per daily dose), B-vitamin complex, DHA from algal omega-3, iodine, zinc and iron in chelated, bioavailable forms. It’s the ideal companion to any plant-based feeding approach, providing peace of mind that your dog’s whole-body nutritional needs are covered.

Even high-quality commercial diets are formulated to meet minimum nutritional standards, not optimal ones. The extrusion process used in most kibble production can reduce the bioavailability of heat-sensitive nutrients, and no commercial food includes the breadth of functional bioactives in Boost: named-strain probiotics, postbiotics, adaptogenic herbs, chelated minerals and botanical anti-inflammatories. Boost fills the gap between “nutritionally adequate” and “nutritionally optimised.”

Absolutely. The Bioactive Bites range is designed so each product owns a specific territory. Boost provides the whole-body daily foundation, Bounce delivers intensive joint and mobility support, and Bliss targets calming and anxiety relief. A dog with mobility concerns might use Boost for overall wellness plus Bounce for targeted joint support: the formulations complement each other without unnecessary duplication.

If your dog is on a veterinary-prescribed diet for a specific health condition, we recommend consulting your vet before adding any supplement. Boost’s ingredients are natural and well-tolerated, but some therapeutic diets have carefully controlled nutrient profiles that shouldn’t be altered without professional guidance.

Yes. Boost is formulated to support dogs from first steps to golden years. Growing puppies benefit from the DHA, B-vitamins and chelated minerals that support development. Adult dogs get the daily foundation for sustained energy, immunity and gut health. Senior dogs benefit from the joint-supporting compounds, cognitive nutrients like choline and DHA, and the antioxidant-rich botanicals that support healthy ageing. The dosage simply adjusts by body weight.

Senior dogs are among those who benefit most from Boost. Ageing naturally reduces digestive efficiency, immune responsiveness and nutrient absorption: precisely the areas Boost targets. The taurine supports ageing hearts, choline and DHA support cognitive health, glucosamine and chondroitin maintain joint comfort, and the probiotic and prebiotic blend supports a gut microbiome that becomes less diverse with age. For seniors with specific joint or mobility concerns, Boost pairs well with Bounce for intensive targeted support.

While Boost’s ingredients are natural and generally well-tolerated, we recommend consulting your vet before supplementing pregnant or nursing dogs. Their nutritional requirements are significantly different and should be managed with professional guidance.

The recommended dose is 1 chew per 10kg of body weight per day. A 10kg dog gets 1 chew daily, a 20kg dog gets 2 chews, a 30kg dog gets 3 chews, and dogs over 30kg get 4 chews daily. Each chew weighs 4.5g and can be given as a treat, broken into pieces over food, or fed alongside a meal.

Boost can be given at any time of day. Many owners find it easiest to establish a consistent daily routine: one chew with breakfast, for example, which supports the cumulative, daily-foundation approach that makes Boost most effective. Consistency matters more than timing.

Some benefits like improved energy and digestive comfort may be noticeable within 2-4 weeks. Others, particularly skin and coat improvements, joint support and immune resilience, build cumulatively over 6-12 weeks of consistent daily use. Like any genuine wellness approach, Boost works with your dog’s biology rather than masking symptoms, so the benefits deepen over time.

Boost chews are formulated to be palatable and are readily accepted by the vast majority of dogs as a treat. For particularly fussy eaters, try breaking the chew into smaller pieces and mixing with food, or offering it as a reward during a walk or training session. If your dog doesn’t take to them, our Happiness Guarantee means you can return your first order for a full refund: no questions asked.

Yes. Boost is designed for daily, ongoing use: that’s the foundation of its whole-body wellness approach. All ingredients are included at safe, researched levels and the formulation has been developed by a qualified canine nutritionist. Unlike pharmaceutical interventions, Boost’s natural compounds work with your dog’s biology and are well-tolerated for long-term use.

Boost is well-tolerated by the vast majority of dogs. Some dogs may experience slightly softer stools during the first few days as the gut microbiome adjusts to the probiotic and prebiotic compounds: this typically resolves within a week. If your dog has a known sensitivity to any listed ingredient, consult your vet before use.

Yes. Boost is 100% plant-based with no animal-derived ingredients, no soy, no wheat and no artificial colours, flavours or preservatives. The chelated mineral forms (glycinate) are chosen specifically for bioavailability and digestive gentleness. It’s suitable for dogs with common dietary sensitivities.

Boost was formulated by Glendon Lloyd, Bonza’s founder, who holds Diplomas in Canine Nutrition and Canine Nutrigenomics (both with Distinction) in collaboration with Bonza’s senior canine nutritionists. Every ingredient is selected based on peer-reviewed research and formulated to work synergistically through the gut-organ axis framework that underpins all Bonza products.

When you subscribe, your renewal period calculates automatically based on your dog’s weight and daily dose. You save 10% on every delivery, get free UK and Germany shipping on orders over £39/€39, and receive a complimentary VidiVet online vet consultation subscription (UK only). It’s a rolling plan with no contract: cancel, pause or change deliveries at any time from your account dashboard.

A single Boost chew delivers bioactives that would otherwise require separate joint, immune, gut, brain, skin and longevity supplements, each typically costing £15-25 per month. Boost replaces that shelf of bottles with one daily ritual at a fraction of the combined cost. The trademarked, researched ingredients also mean you’re getting verified compounds, not the generic alternatives found in cheaper products.

Bounce is a specialist joint and mobility supplement: it goes deep on one system with higher doses of glucosamine, chondroitin, MSM and joint-specific compounds like Avocado Unsaponifiables and KynoSil®. Boost is the whole-body daily wellness foundation: it covers all 8 gut-organ axes including joints, but its primary purpose is comprehensive daily support across every system. Think of Bounce as the targeted treatment and Boost as the daily foundation.

It depends on your dog’s needs. A healthy dog with no joint concerns may only need Boost for complete daily wellness. A dog with arthritis, hip dysplasia or age-related stiffness would benefit from Bounce’s intensive joint support. For dogs with significant mobility concerns who also want whole-body wellness coverage, using both together provides comprehensive support without unnecessary ingredient duplication: the formulations are designed to complement each other.

If for any reason your dog doesn’t find their first delivery of Bonza Bioactive Bites delicious, your money back: no questions asked. Your dog’s health and their enjoyment of our products is our number one priority.