Grass-Fed Beef Collagen for Dogs
100% dehydrated beef proteins
Our Collagen supplement is a single ingredient: 100% dehydrated grass-fed beef proteins — essentially a concentrated bone broth. It's a natural source of collagen and protein to support joints, coat condition and gut lining.
Collagen
The one and only ingredient in our Collagen supplement.
What collagen does for dogs
Collagen is the most abundant protein in the body and the main building block of connective tissue — skin, cartilage, tendons and the framework beneath a healthy coat. It is, in effect, the scaffolding a dog is held together with.
A dog's own collagen production naturally tapers with age, which is part of why joints that have carried them for years get stiffer after rest, and why an older coat can lose some of its shine. Feeding collagen gives the body a steady supply of the raw material those tissues are built from. It supports what the body already does rather than doing anything to it — which is also why it rewards consistency rather than intensity.
Why grass-fed, and why a single ingredient
Source and quality matter more with collagen than with most things, because the protein is the product. We use grass-fed bovine collagen — collagen from grass-fed cattle — chosen for quality and traceability rather than for being the cheapest available.
There is nothing else in the pouch. No blend, no fillers, no flavourings: the analytical constituents are 99% crude protein, and the ingredients list reads “dehydrated beef proteins” and stops there. That makes it easy to know exactly what you are adding to the bowl, and it means the powder can sit alongside True Calm or Biome Balance on the same meal without anything doubling up.
How much collagen to give a dog
Serve it daily, scaled to your dog's weight. One scoop is roughly 2.5g, and the 150g pouch lasts a month for a small dog.
- Small, up to 10kg — 2 scoops (5g) a day.
- Medium, 10–25kg — 4 scoops (10g) a day.
- Large, 25–40kg — 6 scoops (15g) a day.
- Very large, over 40kg — 8 scoops (20g) a day.
- Introduce it gradually over a few days rather than starting at the full serving.
Bone broth, food topper or hydration drink
Because the powder is dehydrated bone broth, you can simply rehydrate it. Stir it into warm — not boiling — water, roughly 100–150ml per 2 scoops, and you have fresh broth. Let a boiled kettle stand for a few minutes first: very hot water affects the protein structure.
Most owners find the simplest route is sprinkling it dry over wet or dry food, where the fine powder coats kibble and adds a savoury flavour. A thinner broth poured over dry food works as a topper, and a diluted broth makes a useful hydration boost on hot days or after a long walk. Refrigerated broth will gel slightly, exactly as homemade bone broth does — that is the collagen, and warming it gently returns it to liquid.
How long it takes, and when to see your vet
Connective tissue turns over slowly, so this is a play-the-long-game supplement rather than a quick fix. Coat condition is usually the first thing owners notice, often within 2–3 weeks. Joint comfort and mobility build more gradually, typically over 4–6 weeks of consistent daily use and sometimes longer. The benefit comes from giving it regularly, not occasionally.
Collagen supports healthy joints, skin and coat over time; it is not a treatment for arthritis, injury or pain. Mild stiffness that eases once your dog warms up is one thing — sudden lameness, obvious pain, swelling, or a dog reluctant to put weight on a limb is another, and warrants a vet who can diagnose what is actually going on. The same applies to persistent itching, sore skin or sudden hair loss. It works best alongside good veterinary care, sensible exercise and keeping your dog at a healthy weight.
What is grass-fed beef collagen?
Grass-fed beef collagen is the structural protein from cattle, here dehydrated into a pure powder from grass-fed beef bone broth. Our Collagen is a single-ingredient feed material — nothing else added.
Is collagen good for dogs?
Collagen is a useful addition for most healthy adult dogs, particularly older or active ones. It supplies the building blocks of connective tissue, so it supports joints, skin, coat and the gut lining as part of a balanced diet. It is a supplement to good food, exercise and veterinary care rather than a replacement for any of them.
Is beef collagen safe for dogs?
Beef collagen is a natural food-based protein and is safe for healthy adult dogs as part of a balanced diet. If your dog has a known beef allergy, this isn't the right supplement; check with your vet if your dog has any dietary restrictions.
What does collagen do for dogs?
Collagen provides the building blocks that support joints, connective tissue, skin and coat, and the gut lining. It's particularly valued for older or active dogs where joint mobility and coat condition matter most. Because the body's own collagen production declines with age, feeding it back is a way of topping up the scaffolding an older dog is running short of.
How much collagen should I give my dog?
Feed it daily, scaled to your dog's weight: 2 scoops (5g) up to 10kg, 4 scoops (10g) for 10–25kg, 6 scoops (15g) for 25–40kg, and 8 scoops (20g) over 40kg. One scoop is about 2.5g. Because it's a tasty broth-based powder, most dogs take it readily sprinkled straight onto food — introduce it gradually over a few days rather than starting at the full serving.
How long does collagen take to work in dogs?
Allow several weeks. Coat condition is usually the first change owners notice, often within 2–3 weeks, while joint comfort and mobility build more gradually over 4–6 weeks of consistent daily use. Connective tissue turns over slowly, so give it every day rather than occasionally, and judge it over months rather than days.
Is collagen powder the same as bone broth?
Ours is bone broth — just with the water taken out. The powder is dehydrated grass-fed beef bone broth, so stirring it back into warm (not boiling) water at roughly 100–150ml per 2 scoops gives you fresh broth. You can also feed it dry, sprinkled straight onto food, which is how most owners use it.
Can puppies have collagen?
Ask your vet before adding collagen to a puppy's diet. Puppies need carefully balanced nutrition for growth, and your vet can advise whether it's appropriate for your puppy's age, breed, food and individual needs.
Frankie & Paws supplements are complementary feeds for dogs, not medicines, and aren't intended to diagnose, treat or cure any condition. If your dog is a young puppy, pregnant, nursing, unwell, or taking medication, speak to your vet before introducing a new supplement.
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