CANINE AND FELINE HEALTH PRODUCTS
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NOTE: Ingredients information is referenced from published journal papers
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Adapt-VM
TM
Incompanionanimals,stresscanbetriggeredbyavarietyoffactors,
includingenvironmental,emotional,andphysicalfactors.Thesestressfactors
canaffecttheirbehaviorwhicheventuallycanhaveadetrimentaleffecton
health.
Adapt-VM™ is designed to support adrenal gland function and
promote normal hormone production by the adrenal glands. In
supporting adrenal gland function, Adapt-VM™ helps support
the body from the negative effects of chronic stress and helps
maintain physical and mental well-being.
INGREDIENTS
American Ginseng Root (Panax quinquefolius): is a regulating herb that helps
tobalancethesystembyboostingtheimmunesystem,improvingstamina,
endurance,andbyreducingstress.
Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera): facilitatestheabilitytowithstand
stressorsandhaspowerfulantioxidantpropertiesthatprotectthebodyand
promotehealth.
Codonopsis Root (Codonopsis pilosula): enhances the body’s tolerability to
stress,reducesthelevelofadrenalin,andincreasesendurance.
Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus): heightensresistancetophysical,
chemical,andpsychologicalstress,enhancesstamina,increasesresistanceto
infection,andacceleratesrecovery.
Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus): atonicthatcanimprovethe
functioningofthelungs,adrenalglandsandthegastrointestinaltract,increase
metabolism,promotehealingandreducefatigue.
Adapt-VMTM
Rose Root (Rhodiola rosea): improvesenduranceexercisecapacity,enhances
antioxidantfunction,andpromotestheutilizationoffattyacids.
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Helpsreducefatigue
Counteractstheharmfuleffectsofstress
Maintainsahealthyimmunesystem
Buildsstaminaandimprovesendurance
Antitis-VM
TM
Inflammationisabasicwayinwhichthebodyreactstoinfection,irritation
orotherinjury.Chronicinflammation,ontheotherhand,isanunderlying
causeofmanydiseases.Modernresearchsuggeststhatchronicinflammation
isthemaincontributingfactorinchronicdegenerativediseases.
Antitis-VM™ may help ease aches and discomfort associated
with daily activity. This property can be attributed to its
antioxidant actions which help remove damaging free radicals
thus promoting long-term health.
INGREDIENTS
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): hasbeenshowntoexertanti-inflammatory
andantioxidanteffects.
Notopterygium Root (Notopterygium incisum): demonstratesantiinflammatoryactivityandimprovesjointtenderness.
Rehmannia Root (Rehmannia glutinosa): exhibitsanti-inflammatoryactivity
andpossesseswidepharmacologicalactionsontheimmunesystem,endocrine
system,cardiovascularsystemandthenervoussystem.
Drumstick Tree Seed (Moringa oleifera): hasdemonstratedanti-inflammatory
propertiesbyalteringoxidativestressandinhibitingproductionofinflammatory
mediatorsinarthriticanimals.
Indian Frankincense Resin (Boswellia serrata): animal studies and clinical
trialssupportitsuseinthetreatmentofavarietyofinflammatorydiseasessuch
asrheumatoidarthritis,osteoarthritis,inflammatoryboweldisease,andasthma.
Large-Leaf Gentian Root (Gentiana macrophylla): exhibitspotentantiinflammatoryactionbysuppressingtheproductionofpro-inflammatory
cytokines.
Pubescent Angelica Root (Angelica pubescens): isatraditionalChinese
medicinalherbusedtotreatarthritis.
Turmeric Rhizome (Curcuma longa): has been described in pharmacopoeias
and in traditional systems of medicine in the treatment of conditions associated
withpainandinflammationsuchasosteoarthritisandrheumatoidarthritis.
Antitis-VMTM
Kadzura Pepper Stem (Piper futokadsura): iswidelyusedinChineseherbal
medicinalprescriptionsforthetreatmentofarthriticconditions.
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Helpeaseachesanddiscomfortassociatedwithdailyactivity
Helpeasejointpainassociatedwitharthritis
Providesantioxidantsupporttomaintainhealth
Anzio-VM
TM
Behavioralproblemsindogsandcatsduetoanxietycanmanifestinmany
wayssuchasexcessivebarking,destructivechewingorscratchingfurniture,
inappropriateurination,aggressiveness,digging,andsprayingarejustsome
ofthewaysanimalsactoutandcandirectlyaffecttheirwelfare.
Anzio-VM™ with its mild sedative actions supports the central
nervous system in dogs and cats exhibiting anxiousness,
nervousness, hyperactivity, discontentment or responding to
environmentally-induced stress. Anzio-VM™ supports balanced
behavior, promotes relaxation and maintains calmness.
INGREDIENTS
Fleece Flower Stem (Polygonum multiflorum):isbeneficialinsleepingdisorders
suchasinsomnia,difficultyfallingasleeporstayingasleep.
Chinese Arborvitae Seed (Platycladus orientalis):intraditionalChinese
medicineitisusedininsomnia,anxiety,andpalpitationscausedbyexcessive
worrying.
Chinese Jujube Seed (Ziziphus jujuba):testsondogshaveshownsedative
effectsandsynergisticeffectswithothersedatives.
Valerian Root (Valeriana officinalis): isamildsedativeandsleeppromoting
agent.Testsincatsshowedsignificantdecreaseinrestless,fearfulandaggressive
behaviors
Passionflower Herb (Passiflora incarnata): naturaltreatmentoftenseness,
restlessnessandirritabilitywithdifficultyinfallingasleep.
Anzio-VMTM
Silk Tree Bark (Albizia julibrissin):animalstudiesshowthatithasanxiolytic
propertiesactingviatheserotonergicnervoussystem.
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Reducesanxietyassociatedwithnoisephobias,stormphobias,
fearofseparationfromowner,fearofunfamiliarpeople,fearof
unfamiliarplaces,fearofotheranimals,veterinaryclinicvisits,
boardingkennels,andcarrides.
Actsasmildsedative.
Reducesirritabilityandaggressiveness.
Calmingeffectinstressfulsituations.
Canreducetensionandimprovemood.
Articulare-VM
TM
Cartilageisatoughflexibleconnectivetissuefoundinmanyareasinthe
bodiesofanimals,includingthejoints.Thebreakdownofcartilagein
degenerativejointdiseasecausesthebonestobecomeroughandrub
togethercausingpain,swelling,anddysfunctionofthejoint.
Articulare-VM™ helps maintain structural integrity of joints and
connective tissues, thus improving joint mobility and flexibility.
INGREDIENTS
D-Glucosamine Sulphate: hasexhibitedpain-relievingandactivity-enhancing
effectsindogsandcatswithpainful,mobility-impairingdegenerativejoint
disease.
Methylsulfonylmethane (MSM): hasbeenshowntoexertanti-inflammatory
andantioxidanteffects.
Chondroitin Sulphate: OsteoarthritisResearchSocietyInternational(OARSI)
recommendsitasthesecondmosteffectivetreatmentformoderatecasesof
osteoarthritis.
Devil’s Claw Root (Harpagophytum procumbens): WHOdocumentsitas
asupportivetreatmentofdegenerativerheumatism,painfularthrosisand
tendonitis.
Drumstick Tree Seed (Moringa oleifera): hasdemonstratedanti-inflammatory
propertiesbyalteringoxidativestressandinhibitingproductionofinflammatory
mediatorsinarthriticanimals.
Indian Frankincense Resin (Boswellia serrata): animal studies and clinical
trialssupportitsuseinthetreatmentofavarietyofinflammatorydiseasessuch
asrheumatoidarthritis,osteoarthritis,inflammatoryboweldisease,andasthma.
Indian Gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica): is an important herbal drug used in
UnaniandAyurvedicsystemsofmedicinetotreatvariousdisordersincluding
arthritis.
Articulare-VMTM
Siler Root (Ledebouriella divaricata):intraditionalChinesemedicineitisthe
herbofchoiceforbodyachesandpain.Itexhibitsanti-proliferative,antioxidant
andanti-inflammatoryactivities.
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Maintainsjointhealth.
Helpsinmobilityandsupportsatdifferenttimesinrecoveryor
disability.
Controlsjointinflammationandjointpain.
Slowsdowndegenerativejointdisease.
Hepato-VM
TM
Theliverplaysamajorroleinmetabolismandhasanumberoffunctionsin
thebody.Theliveristhefirstlineofdefenseagainsttoxiccompoundsthat
areingested,absorbed,orinhaled.Usingenzymes,thelivertransformsthese
toxiccompoundsintowater-solublesubstancesthatcanbeexcretedthrough
thekidneysorthegastrointestinaltract.
Hepato-VM™ supports normal function and health of the liver.
Medicinal herbs used in Hepato-VM™ provide a rich source of
antioxidants that are important for normal liver function.
INGREDIENTS
Milk Thistle Fruit (Silybum marianum):usedasasupportivetreatmentofacute
orchronichepatitisandcirrhosisinducedbydrugsortoxins.
Dandelion Root (Taraxacum officinale):TheEuropeanScientificCooperative
onPhytotherapy(ESCOP)recommendsitforrestorationofhepaticandbiliary
function.
Capillary Artemisia Herb (Artemisia capillaries):inobeseanimalsitwasfound
tostrengthentheantioxidantdefensesystem,reducethegenerationfreeradicals
anddamagingoxidativesubstancesintheliver.
Chanca Piedra Herb (Phyllanthus niruri):exhibitsantioxidantandantiinflammatoryeffectsandhasbeenusedextensivelyinthetreatmentofliver
ailmentsintraditionalmedicine.
Chinese Thoroughwax Root (Bupleurum chinense): demonstrates
hepatoprotectiveeffectsbyattenuatinghepaticlipidsandlipidperoxidationand
enhancingantioxidantdefense.
Picrorhiza Rhizome (Picrorhiza kurroa): is a distinguished medicinal herb of
theAyurvedicmedicinalsystem,usedmainlyforthetreatmentofavarietyof
liverailments.
Chinese Magnoliavine Fruit (Schisandra chinensis):protectstheliverfrom
toxicdamage,improveliverfunction,andstimulatelivercellregrowth.
Greater Burdock Root (Arctium lappa): exertsananti-oxidanteffectonliver
cellsandistheforemostdetoxifyingherbinbothChineseandWesternherbal
medicine.
Hepato-VMTM
Holy Basil Leaf (Ocimum sanctum): maintainsahealthyliverbyreducing
cholesterolandtriglycerideaccumulationintheliverandbyincreasingfecalbile
acidexcretion.
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Detoxifiestheliver
Maintainshealthyliverfunction
Increasesbileexcretion
Reducescholesterol
Preventsfattyliver
Immunine-VM
TM
Theimmunesystemisanetworkofcells,tissues,andorgansthatwork
togethertodefendthebodyagainstbacteria,parasites,viruses,andfungi
thatcancauseinfections.Thekeytoself-healingisastrongimmunesystem,
whichprotectsdogsandcatsfromeverythingfromgermstocancercells.
Immunine-VM™ is specifically formulated with biological
response modifying herbs containing antioxidant properties
which help to maintain normal immune system function and
reduce the negative effects of stress.
INGREDIENTS
Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum):anumberofstudieshave
demonstratedthatitmodulatesimmunefunction.
Astragalus Root (Astragalus membranaceus): studieshaveconfirmed
that it enhances the immune system through immunomodulation and
immunorestorativeeffects.
Narrow-Leaf Echinacea Root (Echinacea angustifolia):hasbeenshownto
mobilizewhitebloodcellsandtoengulfanddestroypathogens.
Uña de gato Bark (Uncaria tomentosa):studieshavesuggestedthat,itisan
immunostimulantandcanincreasethenumberofwhitebloodcells.
Ashwagandha Root (Withania somnifera): knownforaspectrumofhealthpromotingeffectsincludingactivationofimmune,muscle,andneuronalsystems.
Eleuthero Root (Eleutherococcus senticosus): stimulates the immune system
andpromotesanoverallimprovementinphysicalandmentalperformance.
Chinese Privet Fruit (Ligustrum lucidum): used in herbal medicine for the
treatmentofavarietyofpathologiesduetoitsimmunemodifyingproperties.
Chinese Tinospora Stem (Tinospora sinensis): usedinveterinaryfolkmedicine
forthetreatmentofdiversediseasesduetoitsabilitytoimprovetheimmune
system.
Immunine-VMTM
Holy Basil Leaf (Ocimum sanctum): helpstoreducestress.
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Helpstomodulatetheimmunesystemandmaintainhealth.
Helpstocounteracttheeffectsofstress.
Promotesthebody’snaturalresistancetopathogens.
Booststheimmunesystemforproperworkingofbiochemical
interactions.
Nephro-VM
TM
Thekidneysaresophisticatedreprocessingmachinesthatfilterwaste
productsandexcesssaltandwateroutoftheblood,andpasstheseoutofthe
bodyasurine.Thekidneysalsomakehormonesthatcontrolbloodpressure,
aswellasmaintainbonemetabolismandtheproductionofredbloodcells.
Kidneydiseases,kidneystonesandinfectionscanbeverypainfulandcan
causeseverehealthproblems.
Nephro-VM™ reduces oxidative stress and supports optimal
bladder function and health of the kidneys.
INGREDIENTS
Chanca Piedra Herb (Phyllanthus niruri): in traditional medicine it is used in
thetreatmentofurolithiasisandcholelithiasis.
Chinese Magnoliavine Fruit (Schisandra chinensis): has been described in
pharmacopoeiasandwellestablishedstudiesasageneraltonicfortreating
fatigueassociatedwithillnessandintreatingurinarytractdisorders.
Christina Loosestrife Herb (Lysimachia christinae): in animal studies it has
renderedtheurineacidic,promotingthedissolutionofstonesformedunder
alkalineconditions.
Three-Leaved Caper Bark (Crataeva nurvala): hasbeenshowntominimize
thedepositionofstone-formingcomponentsinkidneyssuchascalcium,oxalate,
urate,cystine,xanthine,andphosphate.
Bearberry Leaf (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): TheGermanPharmacopoeialists
it as a urinary disinfectant for the treatment of bladder and kidney catarrh and
inflammation.
Puncture Vine Fruit (Tribulus terrestris): WHOdocumentsitasatreatmentfor
urolithiasisandhasbeenshowntoinhibitthegrowthofcalciumoxalatecrystals.
Stinging Nettle Root (Urtica dioica): clinicaldatasupportstheuseofRadix
UrticaeDioicaeinthesymptomatictreatmentoflowerurinarytractdisorders.
Corn Silk (Zea mays):itisaneffectivediureticandithasbeenusedtotreat
acuteandchronicbladderinfection,cystitis,urethritis,andurolithiasis.
Nephro-VMTM
Field Horsetail Herb (Equisetum arvense):hasmilddiureticaction.
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Maintainsandpromoteshealthykidneyfunction.
Removestoxinsfromthebodythathavethepotentialofcausing
diseases.
Helpsthebodytoexcretemoreurineandthusgetridofexcess
fluidsandsalts.
Mayimprovethesymptomsofurinarytractproblemssuch
asbloodintheurine,frequentpassingofsmallamountsofurine,
strainingtoproduceurine,painfulurination,cloudyandfoul-
smellingurine,tendernessinthebladderarea,paininthelower
back,fever,andlethargy.
Omega 3/6/9-VM
TM
Omega-3fattyacidshavebeenshowntoimprovehearthealthindogsand
cats.Theysupportgoodcirculationbymaintaininghealthybloodvessels,
optimizingvascularendothelialfunction,andmaintaininghealthyblood
cholesterollevels.Omega-3fattyacidsarealsosupportiveofhealthybrain
functionespeciallyinprenatalandpostnataldevelopmentandinaging
animals.
Omega 3/6/9-VM™ is a synergistic blend of essential fatty acids
derived from Atlantic mackerel, European pilchard, Peruvian
anchovy, Flax seed, and Borage seed with vitamin E.
INGREDIENTS
INGREDIENTS
WhyuseOmega3/6/9-VM™from™?
Largespeciesoffishmaycontainsignificantlevelsofmercury,polychlorinated
biphenyls(PCBs),arsenicorotherenvironmentalcontaminantsasthey
accumulateoverthefish’slifespan.Smallfishsuchassardine,mackereland
anchovydonotliveforverylongandtheydonotgetachancetoaccumulate
thesetoxins.
Omega3/6/9-VM™usesoilfromsmallfishandtheoilispurifiedbymolecular
distillationandthishigh-techprocessremovesmostoftheharmfultoxins.
ProlongeduseofomegafattyacidssupplementscancausevitaminEdeficiency.
Moreimportantlytheseomegafattyacidsareextremelyperishableandwithout
adequatelevelsantioxidantssuchasvitaminE,omegafattyacidsoxidize,become
nonfunctional,andevengenerateexcessfree-radicalactivitywhichcanbe
harmfultothebody.
Omega 3/6/9-VMTM
Omega3/6/9-VM™isformulatedwithmixedtocopherols(vitaminE)containing
bothd-alphatocopherolandgammatocopherol.Itisimportanttohaveboth
formsofvitaminEasd-alpha-tocopherolscavengesreactiveoxygenspeciesand
gammatocopherolprovidesprotectionagainstreactivenitrogenspecieswhich
d-alphatocopherolcannotdo.
Preliminarystudiesindogsandcatswithessentialfattyacids(Omega
3,6,9)haveshownpromiseinseveralclinicalconditions.Areasinclude:
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Skinandhaircoat
Maintainingleanbodymass
Osteoarthritis
Inflammatoryboweldiseases
Progressiveinflammatorydisorders
Neurologicaldevelopment
Cognitivefunction
Aggression
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Insulinsensitivity
Obesity
Metabolicsyndromes
Cardiovasculardiseases
Cancerprevention
Immunesystem
Renaldisease
Caninesemenquality
Pelcid-VM
TM
Aheavyburdenofparasitescancauseclinicaldiseaseanddeathindogs
andcats.Inaretrospectivestudy,theresultsofparasitologicalexaminations
offecalsamplesfrom8,560catsand24,677dogsfoundthat30.4%ofthe
examineddogsand22.8%ofthecatswereinfectedwithinternalparasites.
Parasitic infections in dogs and cats can transfer disease to humans and is
referredtoas‘zoonosis’.
Pelcid-VM™ is a medicinal herbal blend to exert anti-propagative
and anti-parasitic actions in the colonization and proliferation
of intestinal parasites in dogs and cats.
INGREDIENTS
Rangoon-Creeper Fruit (Quisqualis indica): in traditional medicine it is used
asanantihelmintictoexpelparasiticworms.Itiseffectiveagainstintestinal
roundwormsandtrichomonas.
Grand Torreya Seed (Torreya grandis):usedintraditionalChinesemedicine
againstabroadspectrumofparasitesincludingroundworm,tapeworm,
hookworm,andpinworm.
Garlic Bulb (Allium sativum):garlichasbeenusedagainstwiderangeof
intestinalparasites.Thehistoricalsafeintakefordogsis22mg/kgofbodyweight
perday(20kgdog–440mg;5kgcat–110mg)asrecommendedbyNational
ResearchCouncilandNationalAcademyofSciences.Pelcid-VM™contains80
mgofgarlicperdose.
Wood Fern Rhizome (Dryopteris crassirhizoma):intraditionalveterinary
medicineitisusedtodestroyorexpelintestinalworms.
Areca Seed (Areca catechu): usedintraditionalveterinarymedicineandhas
beenfoundeffectiveagainsttapeworm,pinworm,hookworms,intestinalfluke,
bloodflukesandactsasamildlaxativetoexpelparasitesfromthegut.
Pumpkin Seed (Cucurbita moschata):TheUnitedStatesPharmacopoeialisted
itasanofficialmedicineforeliminatingparasitesfrom1863until1936,andthis
usewaspracticedbyeclecticphysicians.
Pomegranate Peel (Punica granatum): documented in pharmacopoeias and
wellestablishedscientificdocumentsforitsuseinthetreatmentofintestinal
parasites.
Pelcid-VMTM
Thunderball Fungus (Omphalia lapidescens):isatraditionalChinese
medicinalfungususedinanthelmintictherapyinthetreatmentoftaeniasis,
ancylostomiasis,ascariasisandintestinalparasitosiswithabdominalpain.
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Helpstodestroyandflushoutintestinalwormsandparasites.
Helpstomaintainhealthybowels
Enhancesnutrientabsorptionbydestroyingintestinalparasites.
Probenz-VM
TM
Thegutisthelargestimmuneorganand80%ofallimmunefunctionis
thoughttobecorrelatedtothehealthofthegut.Immune-mediateddisease
ofthealimentarysystemiscommoninboththedogandcat,andboth
experiencesimilardigestiveupsets,includingvomiting,diarrhea,and
constipation.
Probenz-VM™ is a synergistic blend of eight dynamic strains of
probiotics, digestive enzymes, medicinal botanicals, and citrus
bioflavonoids to aid in optimal digestive system function.
INGREDIENTS
Probenz-VMTM
Probiotics:providesbeneficialbacteriaincludingLactobacillus acidophilus,
Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp.
Bulgaricus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium breve, and Bifidobacterium
longumtoconfergoodhealth.
Digestive Enzymes: includes protease:helpsdigestproteins;amylase:catalyzes
thehydrolysisofcarbohydratesintosimplercompounds;sucrase:hydrolyzes
sucrosetothesimplesugars,glucoseandfructose;lactase:hydrolyzeslactose
intogalactoseandglucose;cellulase:breaksdowncellulose;andlipase:
breakdownoffatsintofattyacidsandglycerol.
Flax Seed (Linum usitatissimum): supportscardiovascularfunction,bone
health,normalcellproliferation,hormonebalanceandapotentantioxidant.A
sourceofsolublefiber.
Kelp Thallus (Laminaria digitata): reduces harmful bacterial population and
increasetotalvolatilefattyacidconcentrationsinthegut.
Jerusalem Artichoke Tuber (Helianthus tuberosus): supports dogs and cats
diversecolonicbeneficialbacterialpopulations.
Guar Gum (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba): increases the colonic contents of short
chainfattyacids,anutrientthatsupportsthegrowthofgoodbacteriainthe
intestines.
Brewer’s Dried Yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae):anaturalsourceofB
vitamins,minerals,lipids,dietaryfibre,proteins,andaminoacids.
Marshmallow Root (Althaea officinalis): traditionallyusedingastritis,peptic
ulcers,enteritis,andcolitis.
Spirulina (Arthrospira maxima):supportsthegutimmunesystem.
Slippery Elm Bark (Ulmus rubra): soothes and protects the mucous membranes
ofthestomach.
Citrus Bioflavonoids:exhibitsantioxidantandanti-inflammatoryproperties.
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Supportsandmaintainsahealthygastrointestinalsystem.
Soothesthegastrointestinaltract.
Helpstodigestallgroupsoffood
Enhancesabsorptionofnutrients.
Promoteshealthybowelmovements.
Pulmo-VM
TM
Therespiratoryandcirculatorysystemsareapowerfulteamwherethe
heartandthelungsworktogether.Theyensurethatthebodyisservedwith
sufficientamountsofoxygen-richbloodaswellasprovidingthereturnand
removalofwasteproductsfromthesystem.
Pulmo-VM™ is a botanical formulation to augment pulmonary
function through the clearance of bacterial and environmental
contaminants.
INGREDIENTS
Japanese Honeysuckle Flower (Lonicera japonica): in traditional European
herbalmedicineandChinesemedicineitisusedtotreatrespiratorydisorders.
Rosemary Leaf (Rosmarinus officinalis): a bronchodilator and inhibits the
histamineconstrictingactiononthebronchialsmoothmuscle.
Thunberg Fritillary Bulb (Fritillaria thunbergii): an important traditional
Chineseherbalmedicinecommonlyusedasacoughmedicineandtoexpel
phlegm.
Baikal Skullcap Root (Scutellaria baicalensis): studieshaveshownthatthe
antimicrobialeffectstobebeneficialintreatingupperrespiratoryinfections.
Chinese Senega Root (Polygala tenuifolia):WHOdocumentsitasan
expectorantforsymptomatictreatmentofcoughduetobronchitisandcatarrhof
theupperrespiratorytract.
Holy Basil Leaf (Ocimum sanctum): inseveralancientsystemsofmedicine,it
hasavastnumberoftherapeuticapplicationsincludingasthmaandbronchitis.
Monk Fruit (Siraitia grosvenorii): in traditional medicine it has been used as an
expectorantandantitussive,totreatlungcongestion,coughandotherrespiratory
ailments.
Mullein Flower (Verbascum Thapsus):fromantiquityithasbeenusedasa
medicinalherbinthetreatmentofinflammatorydiseases,asthma,spasmodic
coughs,andotherpulmonaryproblems.
Pulmo-VMTM
White Mulberry Root Bark (Morus alba): hasbeenshowntoinhibitthe
inflammatoryprocessinlungtissue.Pharmacologicalstudiesindogshave
demonstrateditsusefulnessinthetreatmentofcough.
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Helpstodetoxifythelungs
Helpstosuppresscough
Helpstoexpelphlegm
Helpsineasybreathing
Reducesinflammationoftherespiratorytract
SynoForte-VM
TM
Synovialfluidisatransparent,viscidfluidsecretedbythesynovial
membraneandisfoundinjointcavities,bursae,andtendonsheaths.With
itsyolk-likeconsistency,theprincipalroleofsynovialfluidistoreduce
frictionbetweenthearticularcartilageofsynovialjointsduringmovement.
Deteriorationofcartilageallowsthebonestorubtogethercausingpainand
limitedmovement.
SynoForte-VM™ is an oral hyaluronic acid supplement essential
for joint function, and muscle strength. SynoForte-VM™ is
specially formulated with a unique delivery system to ensure
higher bioavailability.
INGREDIENTS
Hyaluronic acid: itisagel-likewaterholdingmoleculethatisthespacefillerand
cushioningagentinallmammalsandanimportantcomponentofjointfluid.
Itisdistributedwidelythroughoutconnective,epithelial,neuraltissuesand
intracellularfluidsincludingtheaqueousandvitreoushumouroftheeye.Found
naturallyinthesynovialjoints,itownsakeyroleinmusculoskeletalstructure
asacushioningandlubricatingagentbetweenjointsurfacesagainstmechanical
andchemicaldamage,whileprovidingrigiditytovertebrae.
Lubricationofthejointsandprotectiveactionofthecartilage,aswellasantiinflammatory action are found to be the mechanisms of action of hyaluronic
acid.
SynoForte-VMTM
Asavisco-supplement,hyaluronicacidisavaluedtherapeuticagentinfieldsas
diverseasorthopaedics,dermatology,ophthalmology,ENT(ear,nose,throat),
anddentistry.
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Maintainshealthyjointmobility
Maintainshealthyjointflexibility
Maintainshealthyjointfunction
Maintainshealthycartilagefunction
Maintainshealthoftheeyes
Maintainsvibrantskinhealth
Maintainshealthygums
Accelerateswoundhealing
Improvesmuscularstrength
Increasesenergy
Increasesmentalalertness
VimForte-VM
TM
Theclassofvitaminsandmineralssometimesreferredtoasmicronutrients
arerequiredbythebodyasessentialenergyelements.Theyareimportantto
keepthebodyhealthyandprovideitwithabalancedhealthstatus.
VimForte-VM™ is a nutritional supplement of macro-minerals,
micro-minerals, fat-soluble vitamins, water-soluble vitamins
and antioxidants essential for diverse biochemical functions.
INGREDIENTS
VimForte-VMTM
Vitamin D3:dogsandcatshavelimitedabilitytosynthesizevitaminDfrom
sunlight.
Vitamin E:anantioxidantthatmaintainsthestabilityofcellmembranes.
beta-Carotene: stimulatesandrestoresimmuneresponses.
Vitamin B1:playsacentralroleinthegenerationofenergyfromcarbohydrates.
Vitamin B2:isinvolvedintheenergyproductionandbreakingdownfattyacids.
Vitamin B3:playsanimportantroleinthemetabolismofglucoseandfat.
Vitamin B5: isinvolvedinenergyproductionfromfat,carbohydratesand
proteins.
Vitamin B6:playsavitalroleinthefunctionofimportantenzymesinthebody.
Vitamin B7:helpsinthemetabolismoflipids,proteinsandcarbohydrates.
Vitamin B9: helps in the metabolism of amino acids and production of red
bloodcells.
Vitamin B12:essentialintheproductionofbloodcellsandnervesheaths.
Vitamin C:requiredforthesynthesisofcollagen.
Calcium:isamajorstructuralelementinbonesandteeth.
Magnesium:involvedinmorethan300essentialmetabolicreactionsinthe
body.
Boron: influencesthecomposition,structureandstrengthofbones.
Chromium:involvedincarbohydrateandfatmetabolism.
Copper: essentialtotheproperfunctioningoforgansandmetabolicprocesses.
Manganese:involvedwiththeformationofcartilageandbone.
Selenium:essentialelementinbodyantioxidationsystem.
Silicon:playsaroleinthecalcificationandmaturationofbone.
Zinc: involvedingrowthanddevelopment,immunesystem,andreproduction.
Choline: playsanimportantinthenervoussystem.
Inositol: lowerscholesterollevelsandimprovesmood.
Lecithin:reducescholesterol,metabolizesfats,andprotectsliver.
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Maintaingoodhealththroughouteachstageoflife
Maintainhealthyskinandcoat
Supportsthefunctionsoforgans
Supportsmetabolism
Increasesenergy
Improvesphysicalandmentalcondition
Protectsthebodyfromdamagingfreeradicals
Preventsdeficiency
DOG FACTS
1. Likehumans,dogsarealsosusceptibletoheartdiseaseandshareover
400ailmentsandillnesses.
2. Conditions to the liver account for approximately 12% of deaths in
dogs.
3. Dogsbetweentheagesof2and10aremostsusceptibletourinarytract
disease.Smallbreeddogsaremoresusceptiblethanlargebreeddogs.
4. Parasitessuchasroundworms,hookworms,tapeworms,andgiardia,
foundindogsandcatscanbepassedfrompetstopeople.
5. The prevalence of osteoarthritis in the canine population is 20% of
adultand80%ofthegeriatric(>8yearsold)dogsinNorthAmerica.
6. Itisestimatedthatmorethan50%ofsomelargebreedsareaffected
withhipdysplasiamakingitfarmorecommonintheseanimalsthan
insmallerdogs.
7. Dogsskincanbeaffectedbyawiderangeofcausesincludingexternal
parasites, infections, allergies, metabolic problems and stress or a
combinationofthesefactors.
8. Environmental factors such as noises, odors, light patterns, and/or
environmentalpollutantscanhaveaneffectonthebiochemistryand
cellularcomponentsoftheimmunesystem.
9. Stress,especiallyifitisprolongedandiftheanimalcan’tavoidit,can
eventually overwhelm the ability of the immune system to respond,
ultimatelyleadingtoincreasedsusceptibilitytodisease.
10. Similartohumans,dogandcatstudieshaveshownthatprobioticscan
help promote a normal intestinal balance and can prevent intestinal
distress.
11. Healthy digestion is essential for your dog to be able to use the
nutrientsfromhisfoodtobuildandrepairtissuesandobtainenergy.
Gastrointestinal disorders can lead to dehydration, acid-base and
electrolyteimbalancesandmalnutrition.
12. Canineheartbeatsperminute:60–100forlargebreeds,100–140for
smallbreeds.
13. Canine“normal”bodytemperaturerangeis100.5-102.5Fahrenheit
(38-39.2Celsius).
14. Caninerespiratoryrateofadogis10-34breathsperminute,unless
panting.
CAT FACTS
1. Cats tend to mask the signs of heart disease better than dog. Some
of the symptoms include restlessness, weakness, fainting, swollen
abdomen, weight loss or gain, poor appetite, depressed, inability to
walknormallyonthehindlegs,difficultybreathingandvomiting.
2. Liver disease can occur in cats of any age although in younger cats
it’smostcommonlycausedbytoxichepatopathy.Themostcommon
causeofliverfailureincatsisfattyliver.
3. Feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD) can be seen in cats of
any age, it is most frequently seen in middle-aged, over-weight cats
affectingfrom0.5%to1%ofthepopulation.Approximately15-20%of
FLUTDcasesarecausedbyurinarystones.
4. Thethreemostcommonparasiticprotozoaldiseasesincatsandcan
infect humans are cryptosporidiosis, giardiasis, and toxoplasmosis.
Peoplewithweakenedimmunesystems,orinfantswhosemothersare
infectedduringpregnancy,candevelopsevereillness.
5. Studiessuggestthatdegenerativejointdisease(DJD)isaverycommon
conditionincatsofallages,althoughthelikelihoodofacatdeveloping
DJDincreaseswithage.90%ofcatsover12yearsofagehadevidence
ofDJD.Themostfrequentlyaffectedjointsarethehip,theknee,the
tarsusandtheelbow.
6. Skindisordersarecommonincats.Theycanbecausedbyparasites
suchasfleasormites,fungalorbacterialinfections,allergies,stress,
injury,orbyhormonalimbalances.
7. Cats are sensitive animals and are prone to stress. Stress in cats not
onlycanexacerbateexistingphysicalconditions,butitcanleadtoa
numberofproblemssuchaslitterboxavoidance,aggressivebehavior,
ordepressionandwithdrawal.
8. Feeding cats a probiotics supplement can result in systemic and immune
system health benefits as well as positively altering gastrointestinal
floraandmayhelpnutritionallymanagecatswithdiarrhea.
9. Feline “normal” body temperature range is 100.5 - 102.5 Fahrenheit
(38-39.2Celsius).
10. Felinerespiratoryrateis16-40breathsperminute.
11. Felineheartrateis120-140beatsperminute.
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