Why this exists
A place to show our work.
Good products deserve good questions
We use this space to share the research, expert input, formulation rationale, and evidence behind Slake - in plain language wherever we can, with deeper detail when it matters.
Infusd
Better formulation starts with better delivery.
Why the partnership matters
Slake works closely with Infusd to help turn carefully selected ingredients into practical liquid concentrates. Their processing platform helps us work with ingredients that can otherwise be difficult to incorporate into stable, liquid formats.
What Infusd brings
Infusd combines ingredient-processing expertise with commercial manufacturing capability, helping support:
- ingredient compatibility
- product consistency
- scalable manufacturing
- practical liquid delivery
- a smoother bridge from formulation to finished product
What this does - and doesn't - mean
Infusd is part of the formulation and processing story. It helps us build the product format; it does not, by itself, prove a health outcome. Those claims depend on the finished formula and the evidence supporting it
Learn more about InfusdCanine nutritionist
Formulated with canine nutrition expertise.
Jessica Sparkes is a Nova Scotia–based canine nutritionist whose training and perspective helped shape Slake's launch formulations.
About Jessica's training
Jessica completed canine nutrition coursework through the Companion Animal Sciences Institute and brings a practical, formulation-focused perspective to Slake's product development.
Her input helps us think carefully about ingredient selection, balance, palatability, and how each formula fits into real everyday use.
How her work informs Slake
- Supports the formulation rationale behind Restore and Shield
- Helps us evaluate ingredient balance and intended use
- Keeps the finished product, not just individual ingredients, at the centre of the discussion
- Helps us communicate clearly with pet parents and industry partners
Slake restore · Hydration
Hydration support, made simple.
Restore is a liquid-concentrate hydration formula designed to support everyday hydration when dogs need a little extra help, in a format that's simple to use and easy to add to the routine.
WHY THIS FORMULATION EXISTS
Restore was created for the moments when hydration deserves a little more attention. After activity, during warm weather, while travelling, or whenever a pet parent wants an easy hydration-support option
At a glance: a savoury liquid concentrate with electrolytes and selected supporting ingredients, designed for practical everyday use.
WHY THESE INGREDIENTS ARE HERE
- Sodium + potassium - key electrolytes that help support fluid balance
- Magnesium - part of the mineral profile
- Glycine - supports flavour and formulation
- Beef bone broth - helps with taste and palatability
- Coconut water - contributes naturally occurring minerals
WHAT THIS FORMULA SUPPORTS
- Hydration support
- Electrolyte balance
- Palatability and easy use
- General wellness support
WHAT WE DO NOT CLAIM
- Treat dehydration
- Replace veterinary fluids or veterinary care
- Correct electrolyte disorders
- Prevent or cure disease
- Clinical outcomes without specific evidence
TECHNICAL NOTE
Ingredient-level research helps inform why ingredients are selected, but it is not the same as evidence for a finished canine product — a distinction we think matters.
ingredient research
Research-backed ingredients, explained clearly.
We look beyond ingredient names to understand why they're included, what the research actually says, and where the evidence has limits. As our research library grows, this is where we'll share those deeper dives.
Hydration + electrolytes
The science behind fluid balance and hydration support.
Omega-3 + collagen
What the research says about everyday support, recovery, skin and coat, and connective tissue.
Bioavailability + delivery
Why ingredient form and delivery can matter alongside ingredient selection.
Slake shield · Daily Defence
Everyday support for healthspan and vitality.
Shield is a daily liquid-concentrate formula designed to support vitality, recovery, skin and coat, and everyday resilience in a simple routine.
WHY THIS FORMULATION EXISTS
Shield was created as an everyday support formula for dogs whose daily nutrition can benefit from targeted support for movement, connective tissue, skin and coat, and overall vitality.
At a glance: a liquid concentrate combining omega-3 algal, collagen peptides, and selected vitamins in a format designed for simple daily use.
WHY THESE INGREDIENTS ARE HERE
- Omega 3 Algal oil - supports skin and coat, recovery, and normal inflammation balance
- Collagen peptides - support connective tissue and structure
- Vitamin K2 - supports calcium regulation and bone health
- Vitamins B6, B12 + B9 - support normal energy metabolism and cellular function
- Beef bone broth - supports flavour and palatability
WHAT THIS FORMULA SUPPORTS
- Everyday vitality
- Skin + coat health
- Connective tissue + joint support
- Recovery from normal daily activity
- Normal energy metabolism
- A simple daily wellness routine
Designed as everyday nutritional support - not as a treatment for a specific condition.
TECHNICAL NOTE
Ingredient research informs formulation. It does not automatically prove the performance of the finished product.
Research on omega-3s, collagen peptides, vitamins and other individual ingredients helps explain why they were selected for Shield. But evidence for an ingredient is not the same as evidence for the finished Slake formula.
As we generate product-specific evidence, we'll share what we learn here - including what the results can, and cannot tell us.
WHAT WE DO NOT CLAIM
- Shield is designed to support normal health and wellness. We do not claim that it:
- Treats, prevents, or cures disease
- Treats arthritis or other joint conditions
- Replaces veterinary care or prescribed treatment
- Prevents injury or age-related changes
- Produces clinical outcomes that have not been demonstrated in the finished Slake formula
As our finished-product evidence grows, our claims will grow with it - not ahead of it.
Ingredient research
The questions we are exploring next.
Our research library will grow alongside Slake. These are some of the areas we're digging into as we build the evidence behind our products.
Hydration + electrolytes + Omega-3 + collagen + bioavailability + delivery
What’s next
We're building the evidence as deliberately as we build our products.
Our next steps include finished-product testing, deeper ingredient research and continued work with veterinary, nutrition and research partners. When we have meaningful results, we'll share them here – including the limitations.