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Wondering about us and the history here at Doctor’s Choice Supplements?

Doctor’s Choice Supplements was started and developed by R. Dean Meyer, DVM.  The nutritional passion Dr. Meyer has, started when he developed the product, Equi-Shine, back in the 1980’s. He has been an equine veterinarian for over 50 years.  Dr. Meyer developed Equi-Shine because there was no product on the market that fit the needs, and deal with the nutritional problems he was seeing in his equine practice.  Over time one product grew into many on the horse side and then in the 2000’s Dr. Meyer came up with the idea of Fido-Vite. Doctor’s Choice Supplements developed the Fido-Vite line of supplements to support the nutritional needs of dogs just as Equi-Shine did to horses.  Dr. Meyer was convinced that supplements could offer health supporting benefits to many commercial diets. Backed up with solid research, all products at Doctor’s Choice Supplements contain highly available ingredients to nutritionally support your companion animal. Being a veterinarian, Dr. Meyer can’t stress enough the importance of a well-balanced diet with good nutrition, for the health and longevity of our loved ones.

“I have enjoyed seeing the health supporting benefits in horses and dogs using Equi-Shine and Fido-Vite, as well as in my own breeding of Morgan horses, Labrador Retrievers and Corgi dogs.”         -R. Dean Meyer, DVM

Throughout his veterinary career, Dr. Meyer has used his veterinary and personal experience to continue to develop and refine the dog, cat and horse supplement product lines. The goal of Doctor’s Choice Supplements and R. Dean Meyer, DVM, is to assure that every animal is treated as an individual in order to meet its nutritional requirements.

Our Teams’ Mission:

To provide the highest quality; products, education, and technical team of people, committed to servicing the needs of the companion animal industry.

To exceed the expectations of those we serve and share our passion of animals with their owners.

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R. Dean Meyer, DVM

Dr. Meyer received his BS and DVM from Michigan State University. He began practicing in Lodi, Wisconsin and later owned and operated Riverdale Veterinary Clinic in Muscoda. In 1984 he established Madison Equine Clinic. In 2010 Dr. Meyer merged his practice with Lodi Veterinary Care and is once again practicing in Lodi. He is past president of Wisconsin Equine Practitioners Association and helped found and was the first president of the Wisconsin State Horse Council. His interest in equine nutrition led to the formation of Doctor’s Choice Supplements. His professional interests include reproduction, lameness and all aspects of dental care. He enjoys raising and showing Morgan Horses with his family as well as raising Labrador Retrievers and Welsh Corgi's.

Craig Sandmire, Equine Nutrition Specialist

Craig attended the University of Wisconsin – River Falls where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science Horse Concentration in 1983. Craig joined Doctors Choice Supplements in the role of Equine Nutrition Specialist in 1999, after 15 years of doing nutrition work with dairy, beef and swine producers and managing a farm supply cooperative. Craig enjoys educating others on the importance of good nutrition for their horses. Forage quality and its affects on the overall diet is a priority for him. He has spoken to many groups throughout the country. Craig enjoys finding nutritional solutions to compromised horses and developing preventative programs to avoid damaging issues. Craig enjoys working with all equine disciplines especially the draft horses. Craig and his family own a horse and crop farm in the Baraboo bluffs where they always have black labs running around!

Jon Sawle, Canine Nutrition Specialist

Jon attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Meat and Animal Science in 1983. After college, Jon worked at the University of Wisconsin – Arlington Swine Research Center. In September of 1991, Jon began working for Land O’Lakes as a nutritionist. In Jon’s 17 years at Land O’Lakes, Jon had an interest in intestinal health and using natural ingredients to enhance overall health without using antibiotics. In May 2008, he came to work for Doctor’s Choice Supplements as a Canine Nutrition Specialist. Jon has worked with Dr Meyer to develop the Fido-Vite line of canine supplements, the K9 Nutrition Analyzer software program and Cat Biotic, a feline supplement. Jon currently lives on a small farm near Prairie du Sac, WI with his wife Jennifer where they raise Scottish Highland cattle.

Amanda Volp, Equine Nutrition Specialist/Office Manager

Amanda received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Animal Science with a Chemistry minor from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls in 2010. Amanda worked for Doctors Choice Supplements through middle and high school for all the horse trade shows they attended. Following college, Amanda worked as Dr. R Dean Meyers veterinary assistant before joining the Doctors Choice Supplements team in 2016. She works closely with the companion animal and equine products and services as well as coordinates events and manages and oversees the office. Amanda and her husband Tyler enjoy working and promoting agriculture on their hobby farm with their daughters Kenzy and Raelyn.

Austin Sandmire, Equine & Companion Animal Nutrition Specialist

Austin received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Agricultural Business from the University of Wisconsin – River Falls in 2015. Austin worked for Doctors Choice Supplements throughout middle school and high school for all events and trade shows they attended. Following college, Austin worked as a crop production specialist as well as an agricultural equipment salesman, giving him an incredibly diverse background in all animal and farming practices. Austin joined Doctors Choice Supplements in May of 2020 and works closely with the companion animal products as well as assisting equine customers with any agricultural operation questions or needs they may have. Austin and his wife Katie enjoy farming on their hobby operation Twisted S Ranch, where they grow cash crops along with raising beef cattle and Labrador Retrievers.

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