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04/09/2024

PEA NOT HELPED? HERE'S WHAT TO DO NEXT

Read online: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/pea-not-helped-heres-what-to-do-next

PEA has been shown in a clinical trial to significantly reduce itching in 2 out of 3 atopic dogs who reacting to environmental allergens (house dust, house dust mites, humans dander, mould, pollen, grass and other substances inside and outside the home).

Once parasites (fleas, lice, ticks and mites) and microbes (bacteria, fungi and yeasts) have been ruled out by a vet as the cause of an itchy skin (along with flea bite hypersensitivity which is still the commonest allergy in dogs) it's worth trialling PEA for 12 weeks to see if it helps as alternative to steroids, Apoquel, Atopica and Cytopoint.

And when this brings about a marked improvement the initial dose of PEA can be halved for maintenance.

What if PEA hasn't helped?

If this applies to your dog it means they either fall into the 1 out of 3 unresponsive group or they are itchy because they are reacting to food.

The next step is to:

1. Supplement as follows:

(a) Give Immunity at half the suggested daily amount.

Also give Insect plus Itch Relief remedy 3 times daily

Cut out all carbs and sugars from the diet, as explained here - https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/food-fuelling-yesty-skin

(b) After 10 days if the stools remain well-formed, increase Immunity to the full amount.

Continue with Insect plus Itch Relief remedy 3 times daily.

(c) After 10 days, if the stools remain well-formed continue with Immunity and Insect plus Itch Relief as before.

Give Vitality at half the suggested daily amount for 10 days.

(d) After 10 days if the stools remain well-formed, continue with Immunity and Insect plus Itch Relief as before.

Increase Vitality to the full amount.

(e) After 10 days if the stools remain well-formed, continue with Immunity, Insect plus Itch Relief and Vitality as before.

Give this algal oil - https://www.timehealth.co.uk/product/vegan-omega3/ - one capsule per 25 - 30kg squeezed onto food daily. (Enter vincethevet15 at checkout on Time Health's website to receive 15% discount.)

NOTE

This combination of supplements helps to promote a more balanced and less reactive immune system over time (typically 3 - to 6 months or more), which is better able to tolerate exposure to allergens without creating the same intensity of itching or inflammation.

Also be sure to bathe regularly with clean water and pat dry to prevent a build up of allergens in the coat. A teaspoon or two of coconut or jojoba oil can be added to the final rinse to help provide a surface barrier to protect the skin underneath.

What to do if this supplementation doesn't help?

The next step is to conduct food trials to rule out dietary sensitivities.

Click here to learn more: >>>https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/pea-not-helped-heres-what-to-do-next

03/09/2024

Ye**ty dog ? Worth a listen

24/08/2024

We will be closed this Bank Holiday Monday .

18/08/2024

SYRINGOMYELIA is a serious condition in dogs, that involves the formation of fluid-filled cavities within the spinal cord. These can lead to significant pain and neurological issues, which can include:

• Phantom scratching and pawing at the neck and shoulder area, so called because often there is no contact made with the body, and the skin appears healthy

• Yelping or whimpering for no apparent reason, particularly when changing positions or at night

• Heightened sensitivity to touch along the neck, shoulders, or back, with possible reactivity to being handled in these areas

• Weakness in the limbs, difficulty walking, partial paralysis and other signs of nerve damage

• Changes in behaviour, such as becoming anxious, withdrawn, or less active than usual

• Head can be held in a strange position, which is often low and extended, in an attempt to relieve pressure and discomfort

Managing pain in affected dogs often requires long-term use of painkillers, but these can have side effects which impact key internal organs along with overall health and well-being.

Nutritional support in these and similar circumstances, can play an important role in helping the body cope with both the medication prescribed, and the disease itself.

The main organ responsible for dismantling drugs in the body, is the liver. And so when medication such as painkillers are given continually, the strain of breaking these down around the clock, day after day, can damage hepatic cells. This is a widely recognised consequence of constant medication with a wide range of drugs, and typically shows up as elevated liver enzymes in blood tests.

There are a number of ways to support liver health in the face of such a challenge.

FIRSTYL, giving Vince the Vet's Heart plus Liver Support remedy maintains normal, cellular hepatic function. The 100% natural botanical extracts this contains - one of which is Milk Thistle - also assists the the body's natural regenerative and repair mechanisms, to help the liver cope successfully with the increased workload and stress created by having to constantly detoxify drugs in the blood.

SECONDLY, supplementation with Vince the Vet Vitality provides a rich supply of anti-oxidants which have been shown to protect the liver against injury caused by a wide range of substances. And in addition to these anti-inflammatory properties, Vitality supplies more than 60+ micronutrients important for liver regeneration and repair.

THIRDLY, adding palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) to the diet can help to reduce the dose of painkillers required to keep a dog with syringomyelia comfortable. And this in turn reduces the strain on the liver.

On this note, the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective properties of PEA, may also help to reduce the nerve damage, and neurological signs associated with syringomyelia.

Finally, the same regime of Heart plus Liver Support, Vitality and PEA would benefit any pet being given drugs continually or repeatedly for long periods.

www.vincethevet.co.uk

01/08/2024

Vegetarian dog 🤣🤣🤣 there far more intelligent than us 🙌🙌🙌🙌

29/07/2024

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LAB GROWN MEAT SET TO BE SOLD IN UK PET FOOD 😮

Advocates for this cite environmental and animal welfare benefits, while protagonists highlight the impact on farming and the high cost.

We believe that food is more than the sum of it's nutritional components and that foodstuffs produced by Nature (whether this be animal, plant or mineral) is imbued with life-enhancing properties that 'artificially' created analogues aren't. And that feeding the latter in preference to 'real' living food will inevitably harm the health of our pets, and humans too.

What say you?

To read the article online, click here: >>>

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c19k0ky9v4yo

https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/

28/07/2024

🐾 Salon Relocation 🐾

We’ve moved! 🚚
Prestige Paws will now be based and operating from a new salon. But don’t worry, we haven’t moved far!
We will still be in Congleton at:
47a West Street.

Some of you may know this salon as Sully’s Spa.
We have taken over the lease for the next 12 months whilst Jasmin is on maternity leave 🤰🏻👩🏻‍🍼
There will be ‘Prestige Paws’ window signage going up in the next few weeks, but the sign above the shop window will still be Sully’s Spa.

We have a house move coming up too next week 🙈
Please bare with us for the next few weeks whilst we’re juggling a few things. There are just a few tweaks to be made inside of the salon.
Unless notified otherwise, ALL APPOINTMENTS WILL GO AHEAD!

All clients should have been contacted, if we’ve missed anyone, please let us know!!
We’re looking forward to welcoming everyone to the new salon 💚

🙋🏻‍♀️ Laura, Sven and Ethel 🐶🐩

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18/07/2024

BACK IN STOCK 🎉

Skinned Rabbit
Chicken Backs
Duck Wings

16/07/2024

Whole Goat Milk Powder for Dogs & Cats

100% Natural Full Cream Goat Milk Powder (200g), a wonderfully versatile, nutritious whole food supplement, that can provide many benefits for your pet. It is a powerhouse of protein, healthy fats and minerals.

Can be used as a nutritional boost, to help settle stomachs, and to provide extra hydration. Goat milk is particularly suitable for dogs and cats because it has much smaller fat globules than cow’s milk, meaning easy digestion and suitability for pets.

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15/07/2024

Excellent Joints supplement.
Available in store 🫶

WHERE HAVE ALL THESE COLLAGEN SUPPLEMENTS SUDDENLY SPRANG FROM? 😮

It's now easier than ever for anyone with little knowledge of canine nutrition, much less extensive experience in orthopaedics to market a supplement for joint care, given that all that's involved in many cases is slapping a label for pets on a product that already exists for people.

A good example of this, is the latest trend in marketing collagen for stiff dogs - often by companies selling products based on limited clinical use.

With this in mind, lets look at the role of collagen in the body, and how focusing on this protein alone does not enhance mobility and joint comfort to the full.

In a previous post we pointed out that although glucosamine, chondroitin and green-lipped mussel (GLM) based supplements have been used for many years to help stiff dogs, they largely support joint cartilage, but do little for the health of many other musculoskeletal structures which are important for joint comfort and an active life.

This means that any improvements seen following the use of such products, is a fraction of what could be achieved if all tissues involved in movement were fully nourished with nutrients supporting maximum mobility.

Turning to collagen. Supplementation provides a range of polypeptides and amino acids (which can differ from one product to the next), can not only be important for the formation and maintenance of healthy joints, but also for other musculoskeletal structures, including muscles and fibrous tissues. As such it supports mobility in ways that glucosamine, chondroitin and GLM don't. And this wider range of nutritional benefits is why collagen has been a major component of Vince the Vet Joints from the moment it was launched over 10 years ago.

What collagen doesn't do however, is have a significant impact on other key areas of limb function such as joint lubrication, cartilage hydration, shock absorption and nourishment of chondrocytes which keep cartilage alive and in good condition. And this is why, in addition to hydrolysed collagen, Joints also includes hyaluronic acid.

Hyaluronic acid has the remarkable ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. This amazing property helps joint fluid remain oil-like instead of watery, and cartilage remain hydrated, elastic, smooth-surfaced and able to soak up impacts without becoming damaged - which is essential for pain-free, frictionless movement of the articular surfaces in joints, especially as pets get older.

Vince the Vet Joints doesn't stop there.

The addition of kelp supplies more than 60 micronutrients which aid optimum cellular functioning of all the cells involved in forming, repairing and maintaining heathy joints and all other musculoskeletal tissues.

Plus the inclusion of bromelain, which has natural anti-arthritic properties, further boosts joint relief.

IN SUMMARY:

Joints not only provides the most complete musculoskeletal nourishment available, its unique, quadruple fast-acting formulation means there's no need to give double the amount to begin with, or having to wait 6 weeks or more to gauge any effect.

Most pet parents report seeing a much happier and more mobile, active and playful dog within a few weeks - sometimes days!

It's also not uncommon for posture to improve, energy levels to increase and a desire to exercise return, along with puppy-like behaviour and the odd zoomie or two!

Ultimate Joint Care

Combining Joints with PEA and our Joint plus Recuperation remedy provides the most complete and most effective nutritional support for all round musculoskeletal health available, for the reasons described here.

And for dogs with significant mobility issues of any kind this is the bundle of choice.

Learn more here >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/ultimate-joint-support---how-to-avoid-non-steroidal-anti-inflammatories-nsaids-and-librela

11/07/2024

We've had some fabulous natural products arrive from .

Wonder Gel - soothing pure aloe Vera, Msm, Black Seed Oil & Comfry Oil . All these combined together are great for stiff joints, dry wounds, cuts. scrapes, itchy bits, healing scars and much more.

Don't Bug Me Spray- These can be used as a multi layered approach to preventing fleas & ticks. This includes Rose Geranium, Lemongrass, Neem & Peppermint in a Aloe base with filtered water .

French Green Clay - This is great and is a natural source of magnesium, phosphorus, zinc, calcium potassium, manganese, aluminium, silicon, copper, selenium, cobalt and molybdenum.
This can be used as a poltice to absorb toxins & poisonous substances, to protect & encourage wound healing especially wounds that are hard to cover .
Also great for ear infections .

Milk Thistle - This is a great for detoxing the Liver after having medications or chemical flea & worming treatments. It helps to break down harmful toxins within the body and to repair, protect and stimulate the growth of new cells within the liver . It can also be beneficial in cases of pancreatitis and diabetes .

Always seek advice from a vet .

04/07/2024

We have lots of Natural Preventions rather than using these toxic products . Even Conor wouldn't use on his mother in law 🤣 I might 🫣

Ticks on dogs are small, spider-like creatures which feed on the blood of animals including dogs and humans. They vary in size, usually between 1mm to 1cm

02/07/2024

This is a polite reminder 🙂

I am a small business owner who absolutely loves doing what I do but i also need to take a break to recharge so I can give the same level of service to you and your pets .

I do try to keep the shop open as much as I can but there will be the odd time where I will have to unfortunately close . Where I do have to close I try and give as much notice as possible and post on social media as much as I can .

Just a gentle reminder that any messages or calls will only be answered during shop hours and not while I'm away on holiday.

If the shop isn't open then please wait for the next available day that it is.

Many thanks for your understanding and cooperation and your continued support.

18/06/2024

Two defence mechanisms protect a normal, healthy canine skin against yeast (and bacterial) infections.1.  The skin microbiome: 2.  The skin surface (epidermis) which forms a physical barrier:When the skin microbiome and / or surface of the skin become damaged however, yeast take advantage of the ...

16/06/2024

Equipping future veterinarians with updated and diversified sterilization techniques.

14/06/2024

Natural Flea , Tick and Worm Prevention products from back in stock.

If your still using chemicals toxic chemicals on your pets then it's time to re think your regime.

With lots of Natural preventatives now on the market it's now time to think more about your pets health .

If you would like to know more then pop in and have a chat .

08/06/2024

It is official!

Routine neutering of dogs is a thing of the past

This week WSAVA (World Small Animal Veterinary Association) released guidelines to encourage vets everywhere to stop routine neutering of dogs. Please help spread the word, especially if you meet puppy owners who are considering neutering. Anyone who would like to know more about this topic will be happy to hear that there is a chapter devoted to it in my book https://www.amazon.co.uk/Complete-Book-Cat-Dog-Health/dp/1787114155/ref=pd_ci_mcx_mh_mcx_views_0?pd_rd_w=2HenD&content-id=amzn1.sym.d5a0ab5a-748f-42eb-9e27-b9d396f7ecd2%3Aamzn1.symc.ca948091-a64d-450e-86d7-c161ca33337b&pf_rd_p=d5a0ab5a-748f-42eb-9e27-b9d396f7ecd2&pf_rd_r=BVCJ8DDVD9J4Y1C2CCPB&pd_rd_wg=HIf6Z&pd_rd_r=19088b55-e9f7-4275-88ab-3d32dac4af3b&pd_rd_i=1787114155

07/06/2024

The things they don't tell you about Chemical Flea & Wormers ‼️

This was a presentation from Holistic Vet Dr Judy Morgan at a Natural Dog Expo I attended .

Would be amazing if all the vets attended this Expo and shared the same enthusiasm for Natural Pet health .

These vets started as Conventional vets and have witnessed the damage these chemicals have done to dogs and cats over the years so now take a Holistic approach to animal health and only use pharmaceutical in absolute need for the shortest time possible.

Is it time to re think what you automatically put in or on your dog ❓️

I use natural prevention and test and mine have never had a positive result .

We have plenty of natural prevention in stock .

05/06/2024

PEA ( Palmitoylethanolamide) - What is it ?

This new product will be with us in the next few days .

If your dog has allergies or is on apoquel then you definitely need to listen to this video .

If your dog has joint issues or osteoarthritis then you definitely need to listen to the video too .

30/05/2024

Are there any of my customers who could add this type of privacy screen to my already existing grey fence panels .
I'd much rather give back to you guys 😊

27/05/2024

Did you know there's a common tea in your cabinet that may help your pet's allergies? ⁠
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You know when your dog starts scratching, licking and chewing, because it's most likely keeping you up at night.⁠
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You hear that lick, lick, lick or scratch, lick, scratch, and it's driving you both nuts!⁠
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There are many causes for the excessive licking, chewing and scratching, so we always recommend getting checked out by your veterinarian.⁠
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Common reasons for excessive itching include environmental causes from pollens, grasses, dust mites, food sensitivities, parasites like fleas and mites, and even certain disease conditions, like liver disease.⁠
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Rather than just reaching for the benadryl though, why not try natural remedies that you can use to help your pet find some relief from all of the itching, while you are working out what they are sensitive to and why.⁠
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Did you know you can use certain herbal teas in your pet's food as natural remedies?⁠
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We recommend brewing a cup of decaffeinated green tea (remove the tea bag), and pour it into the food every day once it's cool.⁠
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A 2002 study in American Chemical Society, showcased how the most abundant and biologically active compound in tea, EGCG, blocks a key receptor involved in producing an allergic response in the body.⁠
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Because of this effect, green tea can be more effective than Zyrtec over the long term in helping to control allergy symptoms.⁠
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Of course, you always want to find the root cause of the disease, so you can fix that and remove the itchiness for good.⁠
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We love treating allergies and helping those pets feel their best again!⁠
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If you want to learn more about the root causes that are commonly missed that can lead to frustrating itchiness in your pets, make sure to register for our FREE Heal Your Pet's Gut Health Naturally on Tuesday, May 28th at 6pm MST.

Grab your FREE seat here: https://thenaturalpetdoctor.mykajabi.com/heal-your-pets-gut-naturally

25/05/2024

This is our fastest selling joint supplement.

Learn more here >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/joints---large-400g

and if your dog is having or had cruciate surgery read this - HOW TO SUPPORT HEALING AND DELAY ARTHRITIS >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/damaged-cruciate-ligament---how-to-support-healing-and-delay-arthritis

24/05/2024

Slight price changes on some brands with effect from 28th May

22/05/2024

This will be fab 👌

Join my free clinic on Holistic Canine Dental Health this Saturday at 9 a.m. PST / 11 a.m. CST / 12 p.m. EST. Click the link to sign up now! The event is limited to 100 people. It will be recorded if you cannot attend, but you must register.
https://www.canineherbalism.com/holisticcaninedentalclinic

20/05/2024

HAS YOUR VET EVER GIVEN ANTIBIOTICS TO YOUR PET? (No matter how long ago.)

Digestion helps to repair the damage and restore a healthy gut microbiome, by fuelling the growth of beneficial bowel bacteria.

Digestion >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/supplements-1/single/digestion---small-400g