NEW YORK — PhytoGaia shared it will exhibit at the upcoming Pet Fair South East Asia 2026, held from Oct. 28 to 30 in Bangkok. The company will showcase new research on its PetGaia functional pet wellness ingredient during the show. 

PhytoGaia will share new findings from an eight-week randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical study of PetGaia on dogs. The study demonstrated that PetGaia led to significant improvements across clinically assessed indicators of skin and coat health. According to the study, Canine Atopic Dermatitis Extent and Severity Index-4 (CADESI-4) improved by 78.5%. Dogs experienced an improvement in skin dryness and scaling, with 89% reduction in pruritus (skin itch), and improvements in erythema (80.5%), alopecia (59%), shedding and overall coat health.

“PetGaia was developed with a strong focus on scientific validation, quality and safety,” said Ariati Aris, Ph.D., scientific affairs specialist at PhytoGaia. “Our latest clinical findings provide valuable evidence on the potential of PetGaia for healthy skin across various skin conditions and coat health and we are excited to share these findings with industry partners at Pet Fair SE Asia.”

PetGaia is derived from sustainably sourced palm fruits and produced through a clean physical extraction process, without any use of organic solvents or chemicals. PhytoGaia produces the ingredient to human-grade standards and through it, aims to provide a plant-based option for premium science-backed pet nutrition and wellness formulas. The ingredient was named Pet Ingredient Innovation of the Year by the Pet Innovation Awards. The company is a preferred supplier by the National Animal Supplement Council (NASC). 

In addition to skin and coat health, PhytoGaia continues to expand its pet wellness ingredient offerings to broader applications in companion animal health and nutrition. During the show, it will introduce PetGaia Post, a postbiotic formulation that combines Lactiplantibacillus plantarum and palm fruit extract to support both gut and cognitive wellness in pets; as well as finished product concepts showcasing the versatility of PhytoGaia’s growing platform, like PetGaia Oral Drops, PetGaia Pearl Softgels, PetGaia Powdered Premix for Calm and Relaxation, and PetGaia Chewable Tablets for Joint Health.

“Pet wellness is becoming an increasingly important area for innovation as pet owners look for products that offer both quality and meaningful benefits for their companion animals. PetGaia addresses this gap by providing a safe, science-backed ingredient that can add a third layer of value — for brands, pet owners and, most importantly, their pets,” said Bryan See, vice president of PhytoGaia. “We would love to connect with partners to develop specialty products and pet foods, including specialized kibbles and supplements for pets with sensitive skin and digestive health needs. Pet Fair SE Asia provides an excellent platform for us to meet with partners, share our latest research and explore how PetGaia can contribute to the development of innovative pet wellness products.”

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