Why Gut Health Is the Foundation of Pet Wellness (Digestion, Absorption & Behavior)
Mon Jan 26 2026
Pet gut health affects far more than digestion. It plays a critical role in nutrient absorption, immune balance, behavior, and long-term wellness in dogs and cats.
In this episode, we break down why modern pet nutrition is shifting toward a gut-first approach and how supporting digestion and absorption can help pets get more value from the nutrition they already consume.
We also discuss how absorption science, commonly studied in human nutrition, has influenced modern thinking around pet formulation, including insights from ingredients like AstraGin®, which was developed to support nutrient absorption and gut integrity.
This conversation focuses on perspectives from Fera Pets, a vet-founded brand focused on evidence-based, gut-forward pet nutrition, and NuLiv Science, an ingredient innovation company specializing in absorption and gut health research.
🔗 Learn more about Fera Pets: https://ferapets.com
🔗 Learn more about AstraGin®: https://nulivscience.com/astragin/
Read the full blog on how the gut is the control center of pet health: https://nulivscience.com/the-gut-is-the-control-center-of-pet-health/
If you’re a pet parent, formulator, or brand interested in the future of pet wellness, this episode will change how you think about supplements.
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Pet gut health affects far more than digestion. It plays a critical role in nutrient absorption, immune balance, behavior, and long-term wellness in dogs and cats. In this episode, we break down why modern pet nutrition is shifting toward a gut-first approach and how supporting digestion and absorption can help pets get more value from the nutrition they already consume. We also discuss how absorption science, commonly studied in human nutrition, has influenced modern thinking around pet formulation, including insights from ingredients like AstraGin®, which was developed to support nutrient absorption and gut integrity. This conversation focuses on perspectives from Fera Pets, a vet-founded brand focused on evidence-based, gut-forward pet nutrition, and NuLiv Science, an ingredient innovation company specializing in absorption and gut health research. 🔗 Learn more about Fera Pets: https://ferapets.com 🔗 Learn more about AstraGin®: https://nulivscience.com/astragin/ Read the full blog on how the gut is the control center of pet health: https://nulivscience.com/the-gut-is-the-control-center-of-pet-health/ If you’re a pet parent, formulator, or brand interested in the future of pet wellness, this episode will change how you think about supplements.