Putting Your Pet's
Health First, Every Day
We saw the gaps in pet nutrition - underdosed actives, cheap fillers, and products built without clinical backing and knew we could do better. So we built BDS from the ground up.
We Saw the Gaps.
We Did Something About It.
Did you know that 2 in 5 Australian dogs are currently living with osteoarthritis pain? Or that up to 80% of dogs over age 8 experience some form of joint deterioration?
Add to that the growing rates of digestive issues, skin conditions, and weakened immunity - and it's clear our pets need better nutritional support.
Most pet supplements are developed without clinical backing, contain insufficient doses of active ingredients, or rely on cheap fillers that pass through your pet's system without providing real benefit. Products are built by marketing teams - not scientists.
At BDS Animal Health, we target specific, measurable health outcomes - whether it's reducing joint inflammation, strengthening gut health, boosting immunity, or improving skin and coat condition - so your pet can live their best life at every age.
BDS stands for Balance | Durability | Sustainability - the three pillars that guide everything we do, from ingredient sourcing to final batch testing.
Our Mission, Vision
& Brand Promise
Three foundational commitments that define every product decision, every ingredient choice, and every batch we release.
Our mission is clear: to create innovative, science-backed products that enhance your pet's wellbeing. We focus on sustainable manufacturing, responsible sourcing, and expert formulation to deliver products that make a real difference for animals and their owners.
We aim to establish BDS Animal Health as the most trusted global leader in premium animal health nutrition and functional wellness - recognised for world-class science, sustainable innovations, and products that genuinely improve the lives of animals and the people who care for them.
- Scientifically validated - Backed by research, not marketing hype.
- Functionally meaningful - Every product serves a clear health purpose.
- Safe and expertly formulated - Rigorous testing for quality and safety.
- Environmentally responsible - Sustainability in every step of production.
- Beneficial to your pet - Formulated to improve health and quality of life.
The Five Principles
Behind Every Decision
These aren't values on a wall. They're the criteria every BDS product must pass before it's released.
BDS products are designed by experienced chemists, veterinarians, formulators, and manufacturing experts. Every formulation is grounded in clinical research, focusing on proven outcomes that make a tangible impact on your pet's health.
We stand for
- Clinically relevant active ingredients
- Advanced delivery technologies
- Research-aligned formulation levels
- Continuous R&D investment
Our products must make a difference - not just exist on shelves. From mobility and joint function to gut health, recovery, immunity, skin, coat, and performance - every BDS product is created to improve measurable health markers, comfort, and longevity.
We stand for
- Functional nutrition, not fillers
- Performance and resilience
- Preventative and supportive wellness
- Transparent communication of measurable benefits
Healthy animals live happier lives, which strengthens families, working partnerships, and emotional connections. Our products are designed not just to improve physical health, but to help pets thrive, behave better, live more comfortably, and enjoy longer lives with those who love them.
We stand for
- Enhancing quality of life
- Supporting working, performance, and companion animals
- Making pet care simple, enjoyable, and rewarding
- Products pets actually want to take
At BDS Animal Health, we recognise the responsibility we have to the planet. We use environmentally responsible sourcing and sustainable manufacturing practices to ensure our products are not only good for your pets, but also for the world they live in.
We stand for
- Sustainable production principles
- Reduced waste strategies
- Responsible ingredient sourcing
- Long-term environmental care initiatives
Trust is the foundation of everything we do. BDS Animal Health ensures every product complies with the highest standards. We provide full transparency and clear labelling for each product.
We stand for
- Clear labelling and honest benefit claims
- Full batch traceability
The Science Doesn't Come
From a Marketing Brief
Every BDS formula is the work of a pharmaceutical scientist with over 30 years making medicines people trust with their lives — now applied to your pet.
After 14 years formulating sterile injectables and asthma inhalers at AstraZeneca's North Ryde facility, Shan Kanthar looked at the Australian pet supplement industry and found it unacceptable.
Ingredients he would never have been permitted to use in human medicine were standard in pet supplements. Supply chains that would fail a pharmaceutical audit were commonplace. Batch testing - a non-negotiable in every pharma facility he'd worked in - was largely absent.
"I have spent my entire career making medicines that people trust with their lives. I held pet nutrition to the same standard. The industry wasn't doing that. So I built a company that does."
— Shan Kanthar, Founder & Chief Scientist, BDS Animal Health30 Years of Expertise Behind Every Formula
Each career chapter shaped a specific BDS product. Click any role to expand.
Formulation and process validation of sterile injectables and nebulised corticosteroid treatments at AstraZeneca's Australian facility. Fourteen years operating to GMP - the highest international pharmaceutical standard. Every batch tested. Every ingredient traced. That discipline is the non-negotiable foundation of BDS Animal Health.
Led development of injectable anti-arthritic formulations for dogs — Glyde and Zydax - which became the veterinary industry standard for joint and hormone therapy in Australia. This is where Shan's pharmaceutical expertise first directly met animal health.
Advanced drug delivery systems including long-acting transdermal implant technology for veterinary use. Virbac is the global benchmark in animal pharmaceuticals - this role deepened Shan's mastery of bioavailability engineering and precision drug delivery, disciplines that directly inform how BDS formulates for maximum absorption.
Solved a core pharmaceutical challenge: delivering oil-based therapeutic compounds in stable, highly bioavailable solid form using self-emulsifying drug delivery system (SEDDS) — nano-formulation technology that converts oils into dry powder the body absorbs far more efficiently.
Pharmaceutical Quality -
Verified, Not Just Claimed
Unlike brands that use "pharmaceutical-grade" as a marketing phrase, BDS can verify every claim with third-party evidence.
| Standard | AstraZeneca (Human Medicine) | BDS Animal Health | Typical Australian Pet Brands |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ingredient Grade | ✓ USP-NF Pharmaceutical | ✓ USP-NF Pharmaceutical | ✗ Feed-grade or food-grade |
| Batch Testing | ✓ 100% with Certificate of Analysis | ✓ 100% — COA available on request | ✗ Spot-checking or untested |
| Sterile Processing | ✓ Full aseptic protocols | ✓ Full aseptic protocols | ✗ Rarely applied |
| Ingredient Traceability | ✓ Full chain of custody | ✓ Full chain of custody | ✗ Opaque supply chains |
| Expert Oversight | ✓ PhD/PharmD scientists | ✓ 30+ yr pharmaceutical scientist | ✗ Marketing teams or contractors |
