Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM

Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ is a small-animal veterinarian and pet health journalist known for translating clinical knowledge into clear, practical guidance for pet owners. A UC Davis graduate, she divides her time between private practice and writing evidence-based content for leading pet wellness publishers, bringing both medical and journalistic rigor to her insights.

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Dr. JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM

Dr. JoAnna Pendergrass, DVM is a veterinarian and experienced medical writer who develops pet-health education for La Petite Labs, ensuring each article is scientifically accurate, clear, and grounded in preventive care and healthy aging. She earned her DVM from the Virginia–Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Emory University before moving into medical communications.

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Dr. Sarah Calvin, DVM

Dr. Sarah Calvin, DVM is a small-animal veterinarian with interests in dermatology and internal medicine. She supports La Petite Labs by helping ensure our skin, coat, and nail education remains biologically accurate, conservative, and easy for pet parents to understand. A graduate of Washington State University, she has clinical experience in internal medicine, diagnostic ultrasonography, and nutrition-focused care.

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Other Veterinary Contributors

A broader network of veterinary contributors who support ongoing review, validation, and specialist input across LPL-01.

Dr. Joanna Woodnutt

BVM, BVS, MRCVS

Crisanto Villarey Veterinarian DVM

Dr. Crisanto Villarey

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Dr. Joseph Menicucci

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

The LPL-01™ Standard

La Petite Labs is guided by the LPL-01™ standard — a systems-based framework developed by our founding research team with backgrounds in neuroscience research, nutrition science, and computer science at Swarthmore College, Stanford University, and Yale University.

Our work is structured through this documented, transparent framework and continuously reviewed by independent veterinary and scientific contributors including DVMs and pharmacology PhDs.

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Why Many Pet Supplements Fall Short: Common Formulation and Industry Pitfalls

Why Many Pet Supplements Fall Short: Common Formulation and Industry Pitfalls

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LPL-01 Wellness Tools

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Dog Age Calculator: Dog Years to Human Years

Dog Age Calculator: Dog Years to Human Years

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Cat Age Calculator: Cat Years to Human Years

Cat Age Calculator: Cat Years to Human Years

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Dog Body Condition Calculator: Healthy Weight Check

Dog Body Condition Calculator: Healthy Weight Check

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Cat Life Stages: Kitten, Adult, and Senior Explained

Cat Life Stages: Kitten, Adult, and Senior Explained

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2026 Industry Benchmarks

We applied the LPL-01 standard beyond our own formulas — reviewing leading dog and cat supplements. Each report compares formula design, ingredient transparency, species relevance, evidence quality, and long-term wellness logic.

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Dog Longevity Supplements

A review of senior-dog formulas built for cellular aging, vitality, and long-term wellness.

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Cat Longevity Supplements

A feline-specific review of formulas designed for antioxidant defense, cellular support, and graceful aging.

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Dog Skin & Coat Supplements

A category review of coat, skin barrier, fatty acid, collagen, and beauty-support formulas for dogs.

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Cat Skin & Coat Supplements

A feline-focused review of coat-health formulas shaped by grooming behavior, barrier support, and skin resilience.

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All-in-One Dog Supplements

A review of broad-spectrum daily wellness formulas for dogs, from basic multivitamins to more complete systems.

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All-in-One Cat Supplements

A review of daily cat wellness formulas, scored for species fit, formula coherence, and practical everyday value.

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