Ruth Hatten
Animal Wellness Intuitive | Naturopath + Healer
Ancient healing wisdom woven into contemporary care for vibrant animal health and wellbeing.
Commercial Consulting
Advanced guidance in natural & holistic pet health product development
For pet food, supplement, and natural & holistic pet health brands seeking expert, integrity-led support in the creation of natural, holistic dog and cat products for retail sale.
I specialise in helping businesses develop products that honour the whole animal — biologically, physiologically, and energetically — while remaining grounded in nutritional science and real-world manufacturing constraints.
This is not conventional product development.
It is holistic formulation done properly.
Is this support right for your business?
This pathway is for businesses who:
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Are committed to natural, low-toxic, whole-animal health
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Want to avoid overly synthetic, fragmented or trend-driven formulations
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Are developing holistic pet foods, supplements, or therapeutic products
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Value depth, nuance, and long-term animal wellbeing over shortcuts
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Want expert guidance that bridges traditional wisdom and modern science
This work is best suited to businesses committed to integrity-led, whole-animal health — not quick-turn or trend-driven formulations.
Holistic formulation, grounded in science
As a qualified animal nutritionist and animal naturopath, my work sits at the intersection of:
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Natural and holistic health principles
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Evidence-based nutrition and physiology
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Practical, commercially viable product development
I bring a whole-animal lens to every project — considering digestion, nervous system health, detoxification pathways, immune balance, and long-term vitality, not just isolated nutrients.
Support may include:
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Holistic product concept development
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Ingredient selection aligned with natural health principles
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Formulation guidance that prioritises biological appropriateness
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AAFCO, NRC and FEDIAF analysis where relevant
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Review of scientific and traditional herbal literature
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Assessment of product integrity from a holistic health perspective
Every recommendation is made with the animal’s wellbeing — not marketing narratives — at the centre.

A trusted specialist in natural pet health
I’ve worked with 75+ pet businesses across Australia and internationally, supporting the creation of:
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Natural and holistic pet foods
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Botanical and herbal supplements
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Functional nutrition products
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Low-toxic, whole-animal health formulations
Clients come to me because they want:
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Depth over dilution
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Integrity over greenwashing
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Clear guidance through complexity
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A practitioner who truly understands holistic animal health, not just ingredients
You’ll receive clear, professional documentation — including written reports and data summaries — designed for internal teams, ongoing reference, and confident decision-making.
Selected Clients & Collaborations
I’ve assisted a range of pet food, supplement, and natural health brands across Australia and internationally.
How we work together
Commercial consulting is offered:
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On a project basis (e.g. formulation, review, or development support), or
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As an ongoing advisory relationship, depending on your needs
Support is provided via Zoom, phone, and email.
In-person meetings may be available at Noosa by arrangement.
If you’re building a product rooted in natural and holistic animal health and want expert guidance that protects both the animal and the integrity of your brand, I’d love to explore whether we’re aligned.
Get in touch or book an initial chat to discuss your project.




