Ocupet for Your Dog’s Eye Health
Posted by Michelle Matlock on Jul 31st 2025
In my quest to ensure my dogs were as healthy as possible I started looking at supplements for my dogs. This really all started after Lucy our Parson’s Terrier was diagnosed with diabetes. Any supplements I gave them needed to be safe for a diabetic dog as well, it can be tough to find supplements that don’t have added ingredients like maltodextrin or sugars. As senior dogs they needed all the help they could get with good supplements and this included eye supplements to help with overall eye health.
Guess what? Astro Pet Products researched and created the perfect eye support product for your dog! Ocupet is available for purchase and I need to share just how great Ocupet is. OCcupet is packed with healthy vitamins and antioxidants, and I will go over ingredients and what they do for the eyes.
Grab a cup of your favorite caffeinated beverage and let’s get to it!
First, here is the ingredients list from the bottle of Ocupet, there are two sizes that will be available: small to medium dogs and medium to large dogs.
Proprietary Blend: Grape Seed Extract, Lutein, Zeaxanthin, Astaxanthin, Lycopene, Green Tea Leaf Extract (50% EGCG), Alpha Lipoic Acid, Co-Enzyme Q10, Rutin, Marshmallow Root Powder, Bilberry Extract, Cranberry Extract.
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin E (D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)
Zinc (Zinc Oxide)
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B-3 (Niacin)
Vitamin B-5 (Calcium-D-Pantothenate)
Vitamin B-1 (Thiamine HCI)
Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCI)
Vitamin B-9 (Folic Acid)
Vitamin B-7 (Biotin)
Vitamin B-12 (Methylcobalamin)
Other ingredients: Natural Flavor, Rice hull, Gelatin from Capsule Now, what do all these ingredients do for eyes?
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Ingredient |
Function/Role |
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Grapeseed Extract |
Antioxidant that protects eyes from damage by free radicals. |
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Lutein and Zeaxanthin |
Antioxidants that protect cells from damage by clearing free radicals from eyes. |
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Astaxanthin |
Antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals produced by oxidative stress in the eyes. |
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Lycopene |
Antioxidant that may protect against cataract formation and prevents free radical damage. |
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Green Tea Leaf Extract (ECGC) |
Protects the retina from oxidative damage, studies show ECGC may inhibit diabetic cataracts. |
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Alpha Lipoic Acid |
An antioxidant that increases the effect of vitamin C and vitamin E, has anti-inflammatory properties. |
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Co-Enzyme Q10 |
Antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties, boosts the immune system and protects the eyes from light induced damage. |
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Rutin |
Antioxidant that helps promote healthy blood circulation and strengthen blood vessel walls. |
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Marshmallow Root Powder |
Soothes the mucosa membranes, reducing eye irritation and helps prevent excessive tearing. |
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Bilberry Extract |
Antioxidant that prevents eye damage due to free radicals. |
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Cranberry Extract |
Contains vitamin C, an antioxidant that removes free radicals and in an anti-inflammatory. |
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Vitamin C |
Present in the lens of the eyes and protects against certain types of cataracts, minimizes cellular losses in the cornea. |
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Vitamin E |
Antioxidant that may protect vitamin A from oxidative degeneration in the retina. |
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Zinc |
Found in ocular tissue, aids in retinal health. |
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B2 (riboflavin) |
Reduces oxidative stress and inflammation of nerves. Studies suggest it may help prevent cataracts. |
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B3 (niacin) |
Lowers cholesterol, LDL, lipoproteins and triglycerides. |
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B5 (pantothenic acid) |
Breaks down fatty acids, cholesterol and amino acids, functions as an antioxidant. |
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B1 (thiamine) |
Utilizes carbohydrates and fat for energy production and cellular metabolism. An important vitamin for neuromuscular development and maintenance. |
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B6 (pyridoxine) |
Essential for fat, protein and carbohydrate metabolism, hemoglobin formation and utilization of glucose. Reduces the risk of inflammation. |
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B9 (folic acid) |
Important vitamin for immune function, cell division and tissue growth. Reduces the risk of inflammation. |
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B7 (biotin) |
Promotes function of the nervous system, aids in cell growth and maintenance of mucous membranes. |
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B12 (methyl cobalamin) |
Essential vitamin for the nervous and cardiovascular system. B12 deficiency can lead to macular degeneration. |
Okay, that was A LOT of information for me to learn and for you to read, but as you see all the active ingredients are beneficial for your dog’s eye health. And a couple things I really love about Ocupet:
- Quality ingredients that are human-grade
- Pills are veggie capsules and the supplement is a powder so they can be easily opened and sprinkled on food.
- All the vitamins and antioxidants that are suggested for overall eye health are in this supplement.
Until next week stay comfy, don’t stress and you got this!
Michelle Matlock
Canine Nutrition Coach
AAHA Certified Diabetes Educator
Founder/Administrator of DDO: Diabetic Dog Owners University