FORMAT GUIDE · 31 OCT 2026
Oral Solution, Emulsion or Gel: Choosing a Liquid Pet Supplement Format
"Liquid" covers more than one format. The LANDCE catalog labels its non-solid products as oral solutions, emulsions or gels, and each one changes how a private label buyer handles dosing, packaging and label copy. This guide explains the difference using products already listed on the site.
What the three labels mean
An oral solution is a liquid in which the ingredients are dissolved or evenly dispersed in a water-based carrier. An emulsion carries oil-phase ingredients dispersed through a liquid. A gel is thicker and is usually measured and sold by weight rather than volume. These are general format descriptions; the exact composition of any formula comes from its specification sheet, not from the format name.
Examples from the LANDCE catalog
The JD-300 joint liquid emulsion and the JG-300 organic liquid calcium emulsion are both labelled EMULSION in the catalog, and both sit in the Joint & Bone range. The SP-130 digestive support probiotic liquid is labelled ORAL SOLUTION. The EL3-PLUS daily amino acid and trace mineral nutrition gel is labelled GEL.
How the format changes the pack
The listed net contents show the practical difference. JD-300 lists 80 ml/bottle and SP-130 lists 60 ml/bottle, both measured by volume. EL3-PLUS lists 100 g/bottle, measured by weight. A volume-based liquid usually pairs with a dropper or measuring cup, while a gel needs a closure and dispensing method that suits a thicker product. Our pack size guide covers the volume options in more detail.
How the format changes the label
The JD-300, SP-130 and EL3-PLUS pages list the same dosing line: 1 ml per 4 kg body weight, twice daily, mixed with feed or given directly. Even with the same line, the label has to tell the owner how to measure the dose with the supplied tool, and an emulsion label often adds handling directions. Ask the factory whether a "shake well before use" instruction is required for your formula rather than assuming it. The dose table guide shows how to lay out a dosing line on pack.
Questions to ask before sampling
For any of the three formats, request in writing: the format and its carrier, the net content and unit, the dosing tool supplied, any handling or storage directions after opening, and the stability data behind the stated shelf life. The listed shelf life for JD-300, SP-130 and EL3-PLUS is 2 years. If you are still deciding between a liquid and a solid format, start with liquid vs tablet.
Frequently asked questions by OEM buyers
Which LANDCE products are listed as emulsions?
In the product catalog, JD-300 (joint liquid emulsion with glucosamine) and JG-300 (organic liquid calcium emulsion) carry the EMULSION label. Other liquids, such as SP-130 and JG-100, are labelled ORAL SOLUTION, and EL3-PLUS is labelled GEL.
Is the dosing line different between formats?
Not necessarily. The JD-300, SP-130 and EL3-PLUS product pages all list 1 ml per 4 kg body weight, twice daily, mixed with feed or given directly. What changes is how the dose is measured and dispensed, so confirm the line on the specification sheet for your own formula.
Is net content stated in ml or g?
It depends on the product. The JD-300 page lists 80 ml/bottle and the SP-130 page lists 60 ml/bottle, while the EL3-PLUS gel page lists 100 g/bottle. Check which unit your label and your market require before artwork is approved.
Comparing formats for a new line? Request specification sheets or browse the full product range.