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PetCare hero

Unlocking performance for PetCare

Unlocking performance
for PetCare

Unlocking performance for PetCare

Tagra's encapsulation platform

removes the limits for Pet Care.

Tagra’s encapsulation platform 

removes the limits for Pet Care.

Pet product manufacturers face a paradox: consumers want high-nutrient, clean-label products, but the process works against them. In food, industrial processing — extrusion at 120–180°C, retorting, pelleting, steam conditioning — destroys the sensitive nutrients those products promise. In supplements and nutraceuticals, cats and dogs reject unfamiliar tastes and odours, bioavailability is poor, and sensitive actives degrade in storage. Tagra's patented Release-on-Demand™ encapsulation serves both — one platform, tuned differently.

Pet product manufacturers face a paradox: consumers want high-nutrient, clean-label products, but the process works against them. In food, industrial processing — extrusion at 120–180°C, retorting, pelleting, steam conditioning — destroys the sensitive nutrients those products promise. In supplements and nutraceuticals, cats and dogs reject unfamiliar tastes and odours, bioavailability is poor, and sensitive actives degrade in storage. Tagra’s patented Release-on-Demand™ encapsulation serves both — one platform, tuned differently.

Pet Food &
Supplements

Pet Food &
Supplements

Microencapsulation that protects nutrients
through processing and storage, improves palatability, and supports controlled delivery.

FORMULATION CHALLENGES

FORMULATION CHALLENGES

Heat and processing degrade vitamins,
probiotics, omega-3s and carotenoids.

Oxygen, moisture and stomach acid can
reduce the stability of sensitive actives.

Oxygen, moisture and stomach acid can reduce the stability of sensitive actives.

Strong tastes and odours can cause
pets to reject functional products.

Strong tastes and odours can cause pets to reject functional products.

Oils and incompatible actives complicate
dosing and multi-active formulations.

Oils and incompatible actives complicate dosing and multi-active formulations.

TAGRA’S MICROENCAPSULATION BENEFITS

TAGRA’S MICROENCAPSULATION BENEFITS

Protective shells help nutrients withstand
manufacturing, retain potency and reduce
over-fortification.

Protective shells help nutrients withstand manufacturing, retain potency and reduce over-fortification.

Encapsulation isolates actives during
storage and supports controlled release
through digestion.

Encapsulation isolates actives during storage and supports controlled release through digestion.

Taste and odour masking improves palatability
and supports consistent daily intake.

Taste and odour masking improves palatability and supports consistent daily intake.

Powder conversion and co-encapsulation
simplify production and allow incompatible
nutrients to coexist.

Powder conversion and co-encapsulation simplify production and allow incompatible nutrients to coexist.

Pet Topicals

Pet Topicals

Encapsulated ingredients for pet grooming and topical care, delivering controlled odor control, cooling, and soothing benefits for coat and skin.

FORMULATION CHALLENGES

FORMULATION CHALLENGES

Light and oxygen degrade essential oils,
vitamins and botanical actives.

Volatile ingredients evaporate quickly and
deliver short-lived, inconsistent results.

Oxygen, moisture and stomach acid can reduce the stability of sensitive actives.

Concentrated oils may irritate or sensitise
delicate pet skin.

Strong tastes and odours can cause pets to reject functional products.

Oil-soluble actives complicate stable
formulas and may wash off too quickly.

Oils and incompatible actives complicate dosing and multi-active formulations.

TAGRA’S MICROENCAPSULATION BENEFITS

TAGRA’S MICROENCAPSULATION BENEFITS

Protective microspheres preserve
active potency, fragrance and shelf life.

Protective shells help nutrients withstand manufacturing, retain potency and reduce over-fortification.

Controlled release provides longer-lasting
cooling, soothing and deodorising effects.

Encapsulation isolates actives during storage and supports controlled release through digestion.

Encapsulation reduces direct exposure
and helps minimise skin irritation.

Taste and odour masking improves palatability and supports consistent daily intake.

Dispersible powders simplify shampoos,
sprays, creams and other topical formulas.

Powder conversion and co-encapsulation simplify production and allow incompatible nutrients to coexist.

Pet Toys

Pet Toys

Functional toys with encapsulated payloads. Microcapsules embedded in textured rubber, braided fibers and treat-dispensing polymer enable a new category — toys that deliver functional benefits during play.

A biodegradable cellulose-based polymer shell physically isolates a volatile or poorly soluble ingredient, turning an unstable liquid
into a stable, inert powder.

Dental chew toy

TOY 01

TOY 01

DentalChew™ Pro

DentalChew™ Pro

ENZYMATIC + NATURAL FIBERS

ENZYMATIC + NATURAL FIBERS

Supports dental health, satisfies natural chewing instinct, reduces plaque

Supports dental health, satisfies natural chewing instinct, reduces plaque

Dog holding textured ball toy

TOY 02

TOY 02

SensoPlay™ Ball

SensoPlay™ Ball

TEXTURED RUBBER + NATURAL OILS

TEXTURED RUBBER + NATURAL OILS

Interactive play, tactile enrichment, infused with soothing aromatics

Interactive play, tactile enrichment, infused with soothing aromatics

Dog with braided rope toy

TOY 03

TOY 03

TugFlex™ Rope

TugFlex™ Rope

BRAIDED NATURAL FIBERS + BIOTIN

BRAIDED NATURAL FIBERS + BIOTIN

Tug play engagement, dental benefits, coat health support

Tug play engagement, dental benefits, coat health support

Treat dispensing puzzle toy

TOY 04

TOY 04

PawPuzzle™ Treat Dispenser

PawPuzzle™ Treat Dispenser

SUSTAINABLE POLYMER + ROBIOTIC
TREAT

SUSTAINABLE POLYMER + ROBIOTIC
TREAT

Mental stimulation, reward-based play, digestive support

Mental stimulation, reward-based play, digestive support

What Tagra's microencapsulation does

What Tagra's
microencapsulation does

A biodegradable cellulose-based polymer shell physically isolates
a volatile or poorly soluble ingredient, turning an unstable liquid
into a stable, inert powder.

A biodegradable cellulose-based polymer shell physically isolates a volatile or poorly soluble ingredient, turning an unstable liquid
into a stable, inert powder.

Thermal & stability protection

Heat-resistant cellulose shells survive 120–180°C processing. Hermetic sealing prevents oxidation, moisture and UV damage through the product lifecycle.

Heat-resistant cellulose shells survive 120–180°C processing. Hermetic sealing prevents oxidation, moisture and UV damage through the product lifecycle.

Targeted delivery & bioavailability

pH-triggered release keeps capsules intact through the stomach and frees actives at the small intestine.

Palatability & acceptance

Odor- and taste-masking seals fish oils, bitter actives and botanicals so pets accept functional products.

Odor- and taste-masking seals fish oils, bitter actives and botanicals so pets accept functional products.

Formulation innovation

Free-flowing powders, co-encapsulation of incompatible nutrients, and multi-format delivery for kibble, chews, tablets and topicals.

Free-flowing powders, co-encapsulation of incompatible nutrients, and multi-format delivery for kibble, chews, tablets and topicals.

Tagra's Capabilities

Tagra’s Capabilities

25+ years of microencapsulation expertise, 20+ granted patents, full in-house R&D and manufacturing — from feasibility study to commercial supply for materials science partners, under one roof.

25+

Years of R&D

Years of R&D

20+

Granted patents

Granted patents

7+

Delivery Platforms

Delivery Platforms