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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Get in touch or book an initial chat to discuss your project.




