Brooke Shields may be a Golden Globe-nominated actress, best-selling author, and founder of a beauty brand, but did you know she’s also a full-fledged dog mom? And just like the rest of us, her pup doesn’t always play by the rules. Just ask her newly remodeled kitchen.
“I was like, ‘What could possibly happen in the kitchen?’” Shields laughed, recounting in a recent interview with iHeartDogs how her dog, Tuzi, was left in their freshly redone kitchen while the family went out for lunch. “She ate the baseboard, she ate the wall… She ate through two of the drawers!”
A dog with an appetite for home improvement…who knew?
From Heartbreak to Healing: How Pepper Changed Everything
While the moment wasn’t funny at the time, Shields shared it with the humor and heart of someone who gets it. Because if there’s one thing she’s passionate about, besides storytelling and scalp care, it’s treating our pets like the beloved family members they are. That passion deepened after the loss of her dog Pepper, whose passing inspired Shields to learn more about proactive pet health and what she wishes she’d known sooner. That journey ultimately led her to team up with Prospect Pet, where she has served as Chief Brand Officer since 2023.
Prospect Pet is a wellness brand rooted in transparency, sustainability, and heart. The company began on a small farm in Prospect, Maine, guided by a simple belief: our pets deserve the same level of care, safety, and thoughtfully sourced ingredients that we expect for ourselves. From that farm grew a line of clean supplements and skin-care essentials, each product crafted with purpose, tested for purity, and made with love. It was that ethos that instantly clicked with Shields.
“I got involved with Prospect Pet because I was like, they need to be cared for in the way that we take so much time to think about ourselves… They really deserve the same amount of care and attention that we would give our children,” she explained.
Tuzi’s Journey (and Why Lick-Safe Paw Balm Is Now a Must-Have)
Tuzi, it turns out, has had her own health journey, including some “lady issues” that required surgery. But since switching to Prospect Pet’s clean, consciously sourced supplements, Shields has noticed a real difference. “Her paws have gotten better, her coat’s gotten better, her joints have gotten better.”
One product she swears by? Prospect Pet’s Paw Protector, an eco-friendly, lick-safe balm that protects paws from rough beach sand, hot pavement in summer, and salted sidewalks in winter. “Now I put that on… and even if she licks her paws, it’s okay.”
The Real Meaning of Pet Wellness
For Shields, pet wellness isn’t about pampering; it’s about responsibility. “You have to take care of their coat. You have to take care of their skin. You have to think clean,” she said, emphasizing how easily skin and coat health can be overlooked in everyday care.
That “skinification” approach comes naturally to Shields, who also launched Commence, her age-positive haircare brand rooted in science and self-respect. “That’s the way I also treat my dog now,” she said. “I look at her coat, and I look at her skin.”
Clean, Conscious, and Backed by Science
Under Shields’ leadership, Prospect Pet is championing clean, transparent wellness for animals, with everything made from food-grade, plant-based ingredients and third-party tested for over 30 contaminants. That’s what the brand calls its “Clean and Conscious” promise.
What sets Prospect Pet apart is its commitment to science-backed care. “We work with a vet who has reviewed and delved into all of the ingredients in our products,” Shields explained. Each formula is designed to support real health benefits, from joint comfort to skin wellness, using responsibly sourced, clinically supported ingredients like glucosamine for joint health and omega-3-rich salmon oil for skin and coat support, all crafted with an eco-conscious mindset. Even the packaging reflects this mission, with the Paw Protector being packed in recyclable glass jars and FSC-certified materials, making sustainability part of every product’s story.
Wellness Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
And while that may sound high-end, Shields is quick to remind fellow pet parents that caring better doesn’t have to be complicated.
“It’s simpler than you realize,” she said. “We’ve done the homework to show our pet parents that you need to raise the bar on what we give our pets… and it can give you an extended period of time with your little beloved, four-legged friend.”
So yes, Brooke Shields is a celebrated actress and entrepreneur. But she’s also someone who knows what it’s like to clean up your kitchen because your dog decided it tasted like snack time. She’s one of us.
And at the heart of it all? A simple truth she hopes more people take seriously about their dogs: “They’re not actually there to serve you. You are there to service them… because they give a lot of joy, and it’s all unconditional.”
Star-Level Care for Your Canine Companion
Want to treat your dog like the star they are? You can find Brooke’s favorite Paw Protector on Amazon for just $12.99, perfect for holiday gifting or a little paw-some pampering. And if your pup needs more than just a balm, Prospect Pet also offers Skin & Coat Health Booster and Hip & Joint Mobility Booster, supplements made with clean, vet-reviewed ingredients to support your dog from the inside out. Check out Prospect Pet’s full line of supplements and give your dog the clean wellness they deserve.
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