Hi Beverley, 

Immunity is the supplement of first choice whenever any kind of growths appear in the body, as it provides invaluable support to the immune system and helps maintain quality of life for as long as possible - as in Lexi's case.

In these circumstances it is best to give half the suggested amount daily, divided between meals for the first 7 days. If the stools remain formed and health otherwise good, this can be increased to the full amount in week 2. Then, if the stools remain formed and health otherwise good, give double the quantity going forward for maximum health benefits.

Additional information:

1. Growths - The Dilemma

Hi Donna, if the cause is due to an elevated androgen (male hormone) level in the blood, or increase in size of the tail gland (hyperplasia) then supplementation with Immunity or anything is unlikely to help. 

If an infection is the reason, Immunity can help the body cope successfully with the microbes involved. If this is the case, we would also advise a trip to the vet to have a medicated wash prescribed to apply to the affected area and / or antibiotics if the deeper layers of skin are affected.    

Hi Sheila, yes we do. USA can be selected as the delivery destination from the drop down postcode list at checkout, 

Hi Gail, can you email info@vincethevet.co.uk with more details.

Hi Jane, when given for long enough (3- 6 months) Immunity helps the immune system become more balanced and less reactive over time. And when this works for a particular dig, itching is reduced, and both the skin and coat improve. If this does not help, a better solution is 'Helping My Itchy dog' where, with personalised support from Dr. Vince, you will be able to find out why your boy is itchy, and which natural solution will help long term. Link - https://www.vincethevetacademy.co.uk/comparehelpingmyitchydog

Hi Maria, yes it's fine to use Immunity under the circumstances described. Lots of warts and lumps is a sure sign the immune system is struggling to protect the body as it should. Adding Immunity to the diet each day is a powerful way to support the body's immune cells and natural defences. 

Hi Anne, if you add Vitality and Immunity to the raw you are feeding, you will be providing all the vitamins, minerals and trace elements necessary for a complete, balanced diet, and can dispense with any other supplements. 

Hi Jayne, Immunity is fine in these circumstances. And the supplement doesn't contin lipase. 

Immunity supports a strong, healthy, balanced immune system, and is the supplement of choice whenever immune related issues occur. For maximum nutritional support when growths of any kind arise, Health Promote Max is a better option where possible. See Layla, for example. Also consider switching to a raw / fresh food, carb and additive free diet.

Immunity and Insect Irritation given together, provide significant relief for many dogs with itchy paws. These can be bought as a bundle for a saving of £6 here.

If this does not bring about sufficient improvement over the course of 6 - 8 weeks, it is best to refocus on identifying and addressing the underling cause. This can be done here. 

Hi Katie, yes Immunity would be fine to add alongside Joints and Kidney Support to provide much needed aid to the body's natural defence mechanisms.  

Hi Julie, it would be better to give the Liver Support remedy (now combined with Heart Support) and Kidney plus Bladder Support in these circumstances. The former helps to maintain normal liver and gallbladder function, whereas the latter supports continued kidney and bladder health (which is important when there is a tendency for crystals to form). Immunity contains kelp which is rich in minerals - including calcium - and so is best avoided when there is s history of oxalate appearing in urine. 

Hi Jane, if given for long enough (3 months plus), Immunity supports the development of a more balanced and less reactive immune system. And for many dogs, this results in a less itchy and inflamed skin. 

Yes, Immunity given for long enough (3 - 6 months or more) supports the body's natural protective and self-repair mechanisms. And an overreactive or disrupted immune system is often a factor when interdigital cysts are a recurrent problem. 

Yes, they can. ????

As a general rule Immunity and Insect plus Itch Relief should be given for at least a month before any adjustment to medication is made. And how to do this gradually to test the water is best discussed with your vet. 

Hi Ella, Immunity is designed to support the immune system, particularly when there are signs that it is weakened in some way - which is often the case when lumps appear, as described here.

It is best to continue with both supplements to support the immune system and aid tissue regeneration and repair. Additional guidance on providing pre and post-operative nutritional support can be found here.

Hi Diane, great to hear your boy's skin is improving! You could slim down the number of supplements as follows: 1. As you are giving the Natural Worm Control and Detoxification remedy, both Verm X products could be discontinued (a natural flea deterrent shampoo can be used instead of the flea powder). 2. If Red Rover Protect contains any fruits, this is best stopped, as the sugar in these fuels the growth of yeast on the skin. If after stopping this there is any slipping back a better probiotic is this product (enter vincethevet15 at checkout to receive 15% discount). 3.  If all goes well, introduce Vitality at some point to help ensure there are no micronutrient deficiencies. 

Yes you can, as long as both conditions are being successfully manged by appropriate veterinary care.

Yes, the two supplements complement each other. 

Hi Michele, Immunity supports the development of a strong, healthy immune system which is better able to cope successfully with exposure to a wide range of pathogenic microbes, and as such is beneficial to use in such circumstances. 

Immunity supports the development of a more balanced and less reactive immune system, which is better able to cope successfully with exposure to potentially pathogenic microbes and allergens. As such it is often beneficial in circumstances like this. The best approach is to start with half the suggested daily quantity and then, if health remains good and there are no untoward effects over the course of a month, it can be increased to the full amount.

Immunity helps the immune system keep the growth of warts and tumours in check, it does not necessarily cause them to disappear. This supplement typically reaches peak effect after 3 - 6 months. 

The best supplement to try first in circumstances like this is PEA as this has natural anti-inflammatory properties, which in a clinical veterinary study has been shown to significantly reduce itching in 2 out of 3 atopic dogs reacting to environmental allergens. Giving Insect plus Itch relief is also beneficial to help ease skin irritation while waiting for PEA to reach peak effect, which can take up to 12 weeks for some dogs.

Guidance on tackling yeast can be found by clicking on this link.

Hi Diane, Immunity is often beneficial in these circumstances by helping the immune system cope successfully with exposure to pathogenic microbes. If the ear issues are secondary to an underlying reaction to environmental allergens (ask your vet if this is the case) then supplementing with PEA for at least 12 weeks helps 2 out of 3 dogs. 

Hi, Immunity is often helpful in these circumstances. Also take a look at the guidance here. 

Hi Laura,

Immunity given long-term (6 months or more) supports a more balanced and less reactive immune system. And where this is successful, sensitivity to dietary and environmental allergens is gradually reduced, along with itching and irritation of the skin.

It is important to be aware however, that helping pets with multiple allergies is difficult because most have a genetic predisposition for the immune system to overreact to a range of airborne and food substances (allergens). These include house dust, dust mites, pollen, fungal spores, human dander and a wide range of ingredients in the diet.  And as many of these allergens are widespread, constant skin inflammation is the result.

Conventional veterinary treatment largely relies on the use of antibiotics to combat infections and immunosuppressive drugs (typically steroids, Apoquel, Atopica, Cytopoint and others) to stop inflammation. Although this can provide relief, it does carry the risk of significant and potentially serious side-effects if continued long term.

Nutritional support can significantly improve quality of life of many of these pets (not all), by calming and balancing the immune system over time. However, even when successful, it can take 6 months or more, and requires perseverance and close attention to detail.

If supplementing with Immunity alone doesn't help therefore, the next step is to take a whole diet approach, using one of the options below:

1. Apoquel Reduction - Raw Diet
2. Apoquel Reduction - Home-cooked Diet

Additional information:

1. Apoquel - Has Your Vet Told you This?
2. Apoquel and Steroids - Why Is It So Hard To Help Itchy Dogs Without Drugs?

Hi Jane, all the remedies are in liquid form.

These are supplied in 50ml dropper bottles, so that a few drops can simply be added to food as directed.

The supplements are all powders, and are supplied in small and large tubs of the specified weight in grams. The appropriate amount can be mixed into any wet meals.

If you scroll down to the heading 'THE DETAILS' on the left hand side of each product page, and click on the + to expand the hidden panel, the information about the make up of each supplement or remedy can be found there.

Hi Bev, thank you for your enquiry. And wonderful to hear you've seen such fabulous results with our supplements. Would love you to email further details of the benefits seen to info@vincethevet.co.uk along with some pictures of your boy to share! ????

Yes, it's fine to give the Ultimate Anxiety remedies in raw, or on a small tit-bit. It also helps to add a little to drinking water daily and sprinkle on bedding. This short video explains how they work, and advice on getting the best results. Do keep us posted!     

All the 4 supplements can be given together in wet food, plain live yoghurt or something similar. We recommend however, introducing one at a time at 2 week intervals to allow the digestive tract to adapt at a comfortable pace to the change of diet.

Whenever lumps are present, Immunity is the best supplement to start with, as its ingredients support the normal anti-tumour activity of white blood cells. Ideally, half the daily amount should be given (divided between meals) for the first week Then, if the stools remain well-formed and health otherwise good, this can be increased to the full amount. For maximum immune system support, if the stools remain well-formed and health otherwise good, double this amount can be given going forward. This process can then be repeated with Vitality and then after 3 weeks with Digestion - as it was for Lexi and Pippa.

We hope this helps and if you need any more help, please do not hesitate to get in touch via our contact page.

Immunity can be given daily all dogs Andrea, in accordance with the instructions on the label.

Hi Lorna, ideally when cancer has been diagnosed, Immunity should be gradually increased until giving double the usual amount suggested on the label For your girl, this would be 4 teaspoons daily, divided between meals. If after several weeks on this the stools remain well-formed and health otherwise good, it is also worth adding Vitality to the diet, as the ingredients in this supplement have been shown to increase the anti-tumour activity of white blood cells. A goof source of omega 3 is also beneficial. If you're not already feeding a raw or home-cooked diet, do consider this too at some stage, as many of the components in processed pet food (kibble and wet) can contribute to the growth of cancerous cells. Let us know if you need any help with this.

Pippa

Lexi

Hi Maria, Insect Irritation helps soothe itching in the short term. Immunity given daily for long enough, supports a strong, balanced immune system, which is less reactive to allergens such as grass. It's important to note however, that this typically takes 6 months or more, and other measures may also be required in sensitive dogs, if this alone isn't sufficient. 

Hi Laura, Immunity helps with many anal sac problems in two ways. Firstly, the healthy fibre it supplies encourages more complete emptying, which reduces the likelihood of a build up of secretion that can lead to leaking. Secondly, it supports a healthy immune system, which is important for protecting against infection in that area.

Ultimate Anxiety Relief and Behaviour Improvement, is effective in 80% of dogs when used alongside positive, reward based training. Give 2-3 drops of both remedies 3 times daily on a morsel of food, for as long as it takes for new, healthier patterns of behaviour to become firmly established (typically 3 - 6 months - occasionally longer in very nervous / reactive dogs).