The inspiration for K9-8 didn’t come from a boardroom or corporate strategy—it sprang from a simple, heartfelt moment. Geoff, founder, owner, and CEO of K9-8, wasn’t aiming to start a supplement company. He just wanted to help his dog feel better. Sometimes, the most profound ideas emerge from everyday moments—and for Geoff, it was just a smoothie and a look at his dog, Benji.

Benji was a large, fearless golden retriever—powerful, courageous, and full of heart. He was a mountain dog in every sense, living with Geoff, his wife, and their kids amidst the rugged beauty of the Kootenay Mountains in British Columbia. Benji was the kind of dog who would chase off bears without hesitation, then trott home like it was nothing. A loyal companion and a true legend.

One day, while Geoff was renovating his home—working on the fireplace—he paused to make himself a green smoothie. As he drank, he glanced over at Benji, who had been battling some health issues. That moment sparked a thought: if he was investing in his own health, why wasn’t he doing the same for his dog?

A trip to the local health food store revealed a disappointing truth: there were no truly complete, all-in-one health drinks for dogs. Most options were treats filled with fillers or niche powders focusing on just one aspect of health. That’s when Geoff called Mark, his brother-in-law and best friend, who had over 20 years of experience in the natural health industry—launching products in supplements, organic foods, and superfoods.

Mark had always owned dogs and given them supplements to help them live longer, healthier lives. He loved Geoff’s idea and immediately began researching the pet supplement market. What he found was disheartening: expensive products filled with unnecessary ingredients and offering narrow benefits, like just skin and coat support or joint health. There was a clear gap—and a compelling need for something better.

Tapping into his network of trusted industry experts—including Vancouver-based manufacturers renowned for formulating clean, effective, all-natural pet health products—Mark and Geoff dedicated months to creating something revolutionary. They sought a formula free of fillers, cheap additives, or compromise—a product that delivered the pure, powerful nutrition dogs truly need.

The result was K9-8: an all-in-one, daily health smoothie made from 20 science-backed, premium ingredients, including chicken and fish collagen, spirulina, kelp, turmeric, omega-3s, prebiotic fiber, boswellia, and antioxidants. Each scoop provides eight key benefits: supporting healthy joints, nourishing skin and coat, aiding digestion, reducing pain and inflammation, boosting immunity and allergy resistance, alleviating anxiety, enhancing energy, and fighting aging—helping dogs live their lives to the fullest.

Tragically, just before the product was ready to launch, Benji passed away. Geoff and Mark were heartbroken. Benji had been the inspiration, the muse, and the heart behind K9-8—and he never got the chance to try it. But his spirit lives on in every pouch we produce.

K9-8 is more than a business—it’s a mission. A mission to help dogs everywhere live longer, healthier, and happier lives. We believe our furry friends deserve more than processed kibble and nutrient-poor diets. Every dog owner wants to give their companion years filled with energy, play, and love—knowing they’re doing everything possible to care for their best friend.

At K9-8, we are committed to nourishment rooted in science, powered by nature, and made with love. Our vision is simple: dogs deserve the same high-quality nutrition we give ourselves.

There’s nothing more heartbreaking than seeing dogs struggle in their later years, and we know much of that is due to the quality of nutrition they receive throughout their lives. K9-8 is our way of giving dogs the boost they need—today and for the long haul.

Benji may be gone, but his legacy lives in every scoop.

Now, dog owners everywhere can serve their companions a drink made with real purpose—helping them live their very best life.

Because this isn’t just about adding years to their lives.

It’s about adding life to their years.