Bernie's Best Inc.
Bernie's Best is an American pet wellness company that develops and markets nutritional supplements and functional treats for dogs. The company was founded by Jim Finnigan, a co-founder of SoFi, and Christie Finnigan and is headquartered in Austin, Texas. Its product portfolio includes digestive health, dental health, joint support, mobility, and omega-3 supplements for dogs.
History
Bernie's Best was founded in 2018 by Jim and Christie Finnigan. According to the company, the business originated from efforts to address digestive health issues experienced by their Bernese Mountain Dog, Bernie, who became the company's namesake. The founders subsequently developed a digestive health supplement that became the company's first commercial product.
The company later expanded its product line to include supplements and functional treats focused on oral health, mobility, joint support, and omega-3 nutrition for dogs. Bernie's Best operates from Austin, Texas, and distributes products through its direct-to-consumer website as well as third-party retail and e-commerce channels.
In 2026, the company launched Bernie's University, a free online canine health database that provides educational content on dog health, nutrition, ingredients, health conditions, and therapeutic interventions.
Products
Bernie's Best produces supplements and functional treats intended for canine health and wellness.
Major product lines include:
- Bernie's Perfect Poop – a digestive health supplement containing fiber, prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes designed to support digestive health and stool quality in dogs.
- Charming Chompers – dental chews designed for oral health support.
- Healthy Hips – joint support supplements for dogs.
- Marvelous Mobility – mobility and activity-support supplements.
- OMG! Omegas – omega-3 supplements available in chew and oil formulations.
Operations
The company has positioned its products within the growing market for preventive pet wellness supplements, a category that has expanded as pet owners seek to support long-term health and reduce future veterinary expenses.
The company markets products for digestive health, dental care, joint support, mobility, and omega-3 nutrition for dogs.
Company representatives have publicly discussed research related to the canine gut microbiome and gut-brain axis, including the role of digestive health in canine immunity, behavior, and overall wellness.
See also
- Pet food
- Dog health
- Dietary supplement
- Pet industry