Vince The Vet

29/06/2025

GRACIE'S BRAIN TUMOUR, SUPPLEMENTS AND FENBENDAZOLE

In July 2024 Gracie, a seven and a half year old Border Collie began having seizures.

MRI revealed a large, extra axial mass in left frontal / temporal region.

The growth was removed in October 2024 at Liverpool Small Animal Hospital and was confirmed to be a meningioma - a benign growth arising from the tissues that cover and protect the brain and spinal cord.

Radiation therapy began and was continued into December 2024.

(An average survival time of ~18 months has been reported in dogs with meningioma treated with surgery in combination with radiation therapy.

Gracie's Mum contacted us in March 2025 to ask for an anti-cancer support regime with the aim of helping to maintain quality of life for as long as possible.

Following a review of all medical records and an online consultation the following supplements were introduced alongside her medication (Phenobarbital, Levetiracetam, Prednisolone and Paracetamol).

1. Time Health Algal oil ( https://www.timehealth.co.uk/product/vegan-omega3/?attribute_pa_size=120-capsule-bottle ) - to replace all oils and fish products (the code vincethevet15 was used at the checkout on Time Health's website to gain 15% discount).

2. Organic Milk Thistle

3. Vitality ( https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/vitality---small-200g ) - to provide a rich supply of organic micronutrients vital for tissue regeneration and repair, plus optimum cellular health and well-being.

4. Fenbendazole ( https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fenbendazole-Fenben-Lab-Certificate-Laboratory/dp/B08286RR1K/ ) for its anti-cancer properties

After 8 weeks Sarah noted:

- the diet seems to be suiting her well
- the flaky, scurvy skin was much improved
- great energy levels.

The next step was to introduce:

5. Immunity ( https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/immunity---small-200g ) - to support the immune system and body's natural defences.

6. Digestion ( https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/digestion---small-400g ) plus Time Health Bio Cultures ( https://www.timehealth.co.uk/product/bio-cultures-digestive-support-55-billion-cfu-advanced-multi-strain-complex/ ) daily, to boost the gut microbiome, which in turn supports a strong, healthy immune system.

To date Gracie remains very well and clinically normal, even as much of the medication she was on has been significantly reduced - which is extremely encouraging at this stage!

Keep an eye out for future updates. 😀👍

27/06/2025

TO CASTRATE OR NOT TO CASTRATE - THAT'S THE QUESTION

Removing any part of a pet's body needs careful thought, especially when it is healthy as in this case. And when considering whether to proceed with surgery or not, it's essential to weigh up all the pro's and cons...

Removing any part of a pet's body needs careful thought, especially when it is healthy as in this case. And when considering whether to proceed with surgery ...

25/06/2025

ALERT!

Dogs and cats throughout the UK have been flooding our inbox with reports of a rather disturbing trend.

It appears, that supplies of their much treasured Vince the Vet PEA (more correctly described as palmitoylethanolamide - to distinguish it from the completely unrelated little green vegetable that in many, encourages flatulence) have been disappearing in the dead of night.

Several weeks ago, the mystery deepened, when an intrepid group of investigators (rumoured to be ex-sniffer dogs) looking for clues, accidently came across a hastily disposed of crumpled sheet in a wastepaper basket, which looked perfect for a quick game of shred-and-scatter-all-over-the-house. As luck would have it, one eagle-eyed pooch, pouncing qu**ky on a strip torn off by an embarrassingly excited Retriever, spotted the headline "Palmitoylethanolamide in the Treatment of Chronic Pain Caused by Different Etiopathogenesis." WOOF! Everyone stood still! WOOF again, this time with a paw pointing at what would be the much sought after breakthrough!

A bit of nifty work on the computer, and the article (the details of which we've sworn not to divulge here, in case it gets into the wrong hands), was swiftly tracked down online. And thereby the reason for the vanishing PEA became clear.

An underground network of pet parents suffering from chronic pain which wasn't being controlled by standard measures, had been sharing the results of a large trial of PEA for people, which gave significant relief to all who participated within a relatively short space of time.

Mystery of the Disappearing PEA solved!

We would like to thank these ingenious pets for getting to the bottom of what for many dogs and cats was becoming a very unsettling phenomenon.

We would also like to urge all pet parents with aches and pains, who are tempted to dip into their pets supply, to resist this urge and BUY YOUR OWN!

This is a public information announcement by Vince the Vet on behalf of UK pets. 😀👍

PEA: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/pea-palmitoylethanolamide-400mg-x-90-capsules

24/06/2025

WE ALWAYS KNEW IT - VINCE THE VET JOINTS WAS 14 YEARS AHEAD OF THE GAME! 😀 (And still is!)

When Joints was formulated 14 years ago we knew from solid clinical experience in both clinical veterinary practice, and time spent specialising in orthopaedics, that hydrolysed bovine collagen had to be one of the ingredients in our unique veterinary formula blend. And since then, many thousands of pet parents have confirmed the often dramatic difference this has made to their dogs and cats lives.

It's immensely gratifying to see, that trials like the one below are now confirming what we knew all along!

We're not allowed by the powers that be to fully describe the benefits that Joints delivers to dogs and cats, but for anyone interested in learning more this study is a useful place to start.

And remember, Joints supplies much more than BCP alone. The addition of hyaluronic acid, bromelain and kelp takes the joint care Joints provides to a whole new level!

Click here to read the article: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11412516/?

PS Ultimate Joint Support is light years ahead of any other joint comfort and care support available. 😉 ( https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/joint-health/ultimate-joint-support---large )

23/06/2025

Click here to learn more - https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/pea-palmitoylethanolamide-400mg-x-90-capsules

23/06/2025

PACKED FULL OF MORE THAN 60 NATURAL, ORGANIC, LIFE-ENHANCING MICRONUTRIENTS...

Vitality is a great supplement to add to a raw, home-cooked or processed pet food, to boost nutritional value and maximise quality of life. 😀👍

To learn more click here: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/vitality---small-200g

22/06/2025

Click here to trial PEA for 12 weeks to see what it could do for your pet: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/pea-palmitoylethanolamide-400mg-x-90-capsules

22/06/2025

AMERICAN ANIMAL HOPSITAL ASSOCIATION LIBRELA UPDATE -

CHANGES TO LIBRELA LABEL FROM ZOETIS

>>> https://www.aaha.org/trends-magazine/publications/librela-update-changes-to-librela-label-from-zoetis/

Curious that the client information sheet only lists 'SOME POSSIBLE' side effects of Librela? Surely you as pet parents should be made aware of ALL adverse reactions that may occur if your vet recommends this, so that you can make a fully informed decision about what's best for you and your pet?

And perhaps even worse, slotted in at the end of the last sentence (failing to make the bullet pointed list) NOT EVEN IN BOLD TYPE OR CAPITALS is the line 'in some situations may result in DEATH.' Make of that what you will.

Earlier on in the sheet, clearly stated, is 'LIBRELA is a drug used for the control of pain associated with osteoarthritis (arthritis) in dogs.

NOTE:

This does not say 'suspected' osteoarthritis, which means that a vet needs to confirm this as a diagnosis with the appropriate investigations BEFORE even suggesting the use of this drug, as it is not licensed for use with any other condition and there are many which mimic osteoarthritis.

For example:

- cancer
- autoimmune disorders
- neurological conditions
- intervertebral disc disease
- septic arthritis
- ruptured muscles, tendons and ligaments
- infection with tick borne parasites

and others.

Using Librela in these circumstances in not only inappropriate, it potentially puts dogs at risk of serious harm.

An ACCURATE, CONFIRMED diagnosis is essential therefore, before any consideration is given to this drug.

Finally, in our experience, 90%+ of dogs can be made comfortable and kept as mobile as possible with the right nutritional support

Librela Client Information Sheet: >>>https://www.zoetisus.com/content/_assets/docs/vmips/package-inserts/librela-prescribing-information.pdf

22/06/2025

HAS YOUR VET TOLD YOU THIS?

If not you may like to consider alternatives, as in our experience 2 out of 3 dogs who are itchy because they are sensitive to environmental substances (both seasonal and those present all year round) can be made comfortable without resorting to drugs such as this.)

Click here to learn more: >>>

https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/apoquel---has-your-vet-told-you-this

22/06/2025

NOTICE FROM THE VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE

APOQUEL CAN ALSO CAUSE CONVULSIONS IN SOME DOGS

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/apoquel-tablets-for-dogs-change-to-spc

20/06/2025

IS YOUR DOG ITCHY?

WHY GIVING PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) IS THE SECOND THING TO DO.

PEA in our experience significantly soothes itching in 2 out of 3 dogs sensitive to environmental irritants - both seasonal and those present all year round.

For this reason - once fleas and other ectoparasites (lice and mites) have been ruled out as a cause (which is the first thing to do) - trialing Vince the Vet PEA for 12 weeks is the next best step to take, given how easy this is to do, and how successful it is in helping two thirds of dogs.

Also beneficial is to give Insect plus Itch Relief to ease skin irritation while waiting for PEA to reach peak effect, which can take the full 12 weeks for some dogs.

To learn more about PEA click here: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/pea-palmitoylethanolamide-400mg-x-90-capsules

To learn more about Insect plus Itch Relief click here: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/itching---insect-irritation/insect-plus-itch-relief-50ml

To learn more about spotting fleas click here: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/fighting-fleas

20/06/2025

"Hi, I have a Westie who is nearly 5 and for the last 6 months she has had lip fold dermatitis which I can’t seem to control. I’ve been using wipes, bathing it and she has been on antibiotics which get rid of it but then comes back.

I’m at my wits end with this to be honest so I appreciate your time.

Martha is raw fed, with no titbits. She may have the odd bit of cucumber or top, or a carrot now and again.

Vet said it was lip fold dermatitis and gave her antibiotics which took it away, but within a couple of weeks it was back.

I’m using the douxo wipes after her meals. I’m putting colloidal silver in her water and have been spraying her with it as well to try and help it heal. All the vets want to do is give her face lift surgery, but I’m hesitant at such drastic measures. I try and keep everything as natural as possible to use on her.

Any advice please?

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Wow! That does look sore.

It appears from the photograph supplied that there is a significant build up of tartar on the canine tooth and possibly others too - which won't be helping. Periodontal disease often results in infections which can spread to the lips to cause this kind of inflammation.

'Face lift' surgery to remove excessively large lip flaps is usually carried out in breeds predisposed to this, such as St. Bernards, Bulldogs, Spaniels etc. It's unusual for Westies to be affected.

Given the above, it's important to determine if there's another underlying cause, if a long-term solution is to be found.

This typically involves dentistry (to restore a clean, healthy oral environment), a biopsy of the lip margin (which can be carried out at the same time) to rule out autoimmune disease, culture and sensitivity testing of a swab taken from the lip margin (to identify the specific microbes involved) and an assessment of the diet being fed.

In the meantime it would be good to supplement with:

1. Immunity: to support the body's natural, antimicrobial defences and healing mechanisms.

2. Detoxification Support to aid the elimination of bacterial toxins entering the bloodstream from infected tissues.

3. Joint Support plus Recuperation - to aid the body's natural healing and self-repair mechanisms.

Also check that there is enough algal omega 3 in the diet, as this is important for the formation of healthy skin / epidermal barriers.

Also helpful is to apply a thin smear of organic coconut oil to the lip margins to soothe and protect the affected tissues. If this does not bring about an improvement over the course of 7 - 10 days, then medical grade Manuka Honey is another option.

I hope this helps, and do let us know how you get on.

Links:

Immunity: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/immune-system-health/immunity---small-200g

Detoxification support: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/detoxification-support/natural-worm-control-and-detoxification-support-50ml

Joint Support plus Recuperation: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/joint-support/joint-support-plus-recuperation-50ml

Time Health Algal Oil (enter the code vincethevet15 at the checkout on Time Health's website to receive a 25% discount): >>> https://www.timehealth.co.uk/product/vegan-omega3/