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?

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. 

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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).

There are no known reasons why Immunity cannot be used in pregnancy, in accordance with the guidelines supplied.

Yes the new batch is due to arrive in 3 - 4 week's time.

A large dog is generally considered to be 25kg and upwards in weight. The next batch of small Immunity 200g is not due to arrive until the end of August / beginning of September, unfortunately. Immunity would be the supplement of first choice in the circumstances described. Once this has been in place for several weeks, it would also be beneficial to give Digestion and a good bio-cultures product to boost gut microbiome health. 

Warts are often a sign that the immune system has become weakened in some way, and for this reason it is worth supplementing with Immunity. For many dogs this helps to keep the growth of warts in check and reduces the risk of other lumps / tumours appearing. For some dogs, supplementation results in the regression of existing warts. You may also find the following of interest - What Do Warts and Growths Mean?

Yes, we ship globally. Simply select USA from the drop down list of destinations at checkout. 

Hi, warts appear because the immune system has become weakened in some way so that it is no longer able to detect and destroy abnormal cells arising in the body. Adding Immunity to the diet help the immune system keep growths in check, and in some cases results in shrinkage and regression. Also beneficial is giving Detoxification Support as this aids the elimination of toxins, waste products, environmental chemicals and drug residues from the body which can harm the immune system and contribute to the formation of warts and other growths.  More guidance on this can be found by clicking on this link.

For digestive issues it's often best to start with a combination of Digestion and Time Health's Bio Cultures (enter the code vincethevet15 at the checkout on Time health's website to receive a 15% discount). For itchy, flaky skin PEA is the best choice to begin with. Do let us know how you get on. 

Immunity supports the immune system to help the body keep the growth of abnormal masses in check. Further guidance can be found here.

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 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 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 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.

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

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 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.