Vince The Vet

29/08/2025

"AMAZING stuff!

I'm 75y, and this summer began to feel stiffness with real pain in my hips when getting out of a chair or car that I'd been in for an hour or more.

I have 4 salukis, so need to keep comfortably mobile!

My husband is 81y, and has been taking VtV's Joint Support for about 9 months now, and tells me his hips are the best they've been in the last 6 years.

So I started on the Joint Support (3/4 tablespoon in yogurt daily) about 10 days ago, and felt improvement within 4 days, and the improvement is increasing.

My two older dogs (10y and 11y) also are on Joint Support, and fun-race every week no problem.

Highly recommend this product!

(Animated) photo of the 11-year-old girl at fun-racing 3 weeks ago!"🙂

Celia

Click here to learn more: >>>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/joint-health/ultimate-joint-support---large

25/08/2025

WHY YOUR VET DOESN'T WANT YOU TO KNOW ABOUT VINCE THE VET ULTIMATE JOINT SUPPORT (along with many big pharma companies)

Quite simply the most powerful support for maximum joint comfort and care on the market, bar none.

To see for yourself - click here and SAVE £8: >>>

BUNDLE SAVING OF £81 x Joints 400g large1 x Joint Support plus Recuperation 50ml1 x PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) 90 x 400mg capsulesCLICK HERE TO DISCOVER WHY ULTIMATE JOINT SUPPORT IS SO EFFECTIVE"Earlier this year I was told that my beautiful 7 and a half year old girl, Bella, a black Labrador, h...

25/08/2025

Lurcher (greyhound, staffy cross)
2 1/2
MN

Question:

My dog nibbles his tail/paws and rubs his face body on the furniture sometimes - could this be allergy or pain related?

25/08/2025

French bulldog
1 year old
M

Question:

"My dogs were on raw but went off it. I now home-cook for them - roasted beef/lamb mince with offal and grated vegetables. They enjoy it. I also add your Immunity and Vitality supplements. They look great, and their poo is fine, but am I missing any key nutrients in their diet?"

25/08/2025

Wirehaired Vizsla
3 months old
Female

And the question is:

"How do I clip nails correctly?"

19/08/2025

DO YOU THINK THIS SHOULD BE BANNED?

BEFORE MAKING A DECISION YOU MIGHT LATER REGRET...

contact us first for expert guidance on far kinder and safer options.

Read full article here: >>>https://www.vettimes.com/news/vet-nursing/small-animal/librela-row-erupts-again-amid-public-calls-for-ban

12/08/2025

STRUGGLING TO BOOST YOUR PET'S CONFIDENCE or CHANGE PROBLEM BEHAVIOURS?

Ultimate Anxiety Relief and Behaviour Improvement (UAR) and PEA (palmitoylethanolamide) both act on the calming centres in the brain - quietening the mind, lessening anxiety and increasing receptivity to learning new patterns of behaviour in the process.

This combination - when used alongside positive, reward based training - is ideal for:

1. Helping anxious pets feel safer and more secure in the world.

2. Changing long-standing or deeply ingrained problem behaviours.

The effect of both supplements are cumulative, and so it is important to continue both for as long as it takes for the desired changes to become second nature.

Click here to learn more about UAR: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/anxiety-behaviour/ultimate-anxiety-relief-behaviour-improvement-50ml

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

12/08/2025

WE ALL KNOW HOW IMPORTANT GOOD ORAL HYGIENE IS, NOT ONLY FOR A COMFORTABLE MOUTH BUT ALSO...

to lower the risk of:

- cardiovascular
- kidney and
- joint conditions

associated with dental disease.

The following natural toothpaste helps to maintain healthy teeth and gums, to prevent these and other health issues developing.

RECIPE

Mix 1/4 teaspoon of Immunity to 1 teaspoon of pure, organic, cold-pressed, virgin coconut oil (around £3.00 a jar from major supermarkets, such as Aldi.

The organic kelp in Immunity has a cleansing action. The Echinacea purpurea helps the oral immune system cope successfully with microbes that contribute to the formation of plaque, periodontal disease and other health problems.

The coconut oil has natural antiseptic properties.

A jarful of the toothpaste can be made up in advance (using the proportions above) and kept in the fridge for up to a month.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Apply directly to the gums daily using a brush designed for dogs.

2. Alternatively, smear onto a suitable chew (such as a dried turkey or chicken foot, bull's pizzle or cow / sheep's windpipe, for example, etc) and allow supervised access to this for 10 - 15 mins twice daily.

Click here to learn more about Immunity: https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/single/immunity---small-200g

11/08/2025

ANXIETY REMEDIES - MAKE LIFE EASY FOR YOU AND YOUR PET

These remedies are highly effective and safe to use alongside any medication prescribed by vets.

• Ultimate Anxiety Relief and Behaviour Improvement - for general nervousness, settling into a new home, anxiety in unfamiliar situations and improving training outcomes

• Travel Anxiety - for motion sensitive pets and those that find journeys stressful

• Thunder and Fireworks - for pets sensitive to thunder, fireworks, loud noises and bangs

Give 2 - 3 drops, 3 times daily on a teaspoon of fresh food (not kibble), such as milk, plain live yogurt, bone broth, wet dog food or similar.

Extra doses can be given at times of increased anxiety, or if a situation is likely to be especially stressful.

A little can also be sprinkled on bedding daily to increase a feeling of safety and security in the home.

GUIDELINES FOR BEST USE

The main challenge when helping an anxious and/or reactive dog, is reducing fight / flight arousal sufficiently, so that it doesn't block listening and learning, and the establishment of new, healthier patterns of behaviour.

These remedies significantly reduce stress reactions over time (typically 3 - 6 months, but may be longer if unwanted behaviours are severe or deeply ingrained - as is the case for many rescue animals).

The effect of each remedy is cumulative, and so it is best that whichever is chosen is continued, alongside positive reward based retraining, for as long as it takes for the goal in mind to be achieved.

Key here, is patience, perseverance and consistently rewarding the desired responses.

Click here to learn more: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/anxiety-behaviour

And if you've been struggling with an anxiety-related behavioural issue for some time, and would like some guidance on the best way forward, do get in touch via email: [email protected], DM, the contact page on our website or by calling 0800 689 3859.

We look forward to hearing from you.

10/08/2025

CHRONIC LYMPHOPLASMACYTIC DERMATITIS - NUTRTIONAL SUPPORT TO AID SKIN COMFORT

This disease is characterised by persistent, immune-mediated inflammation of the skin with the infiltration of large numbers of white blood cells (lymphocytes and plasma cells) into the dermis and epidermis.

UNDERLYING CAUSES:

These may include:

1. Allergic reactions to environmental allergens, ectoparasites, a range of different microbes and hypersensitivities to one or more foods.

2. Auto-immune disorders.

3. Chronic infections such as bacterial or yeast overgrowths.

4. Contact hypersensitivity, such as a reaction to environmental irritants.

APPEARANCE:

Recurrent or persistent inflammation typically results in:

- pruritis (itching)
- hair loss (alopecia)
- secondary infections (involving bacteria or Malassezia, for example)
- thickening of the skin (lichenification) resulting in a leathery / bark like appearance
- pigmentation of the affected areas

These changes are often seen on the chest / abdomen, lower limbs, face, and ears to begin with, but can extend to other parts of the body.

Itching and inflammation can be seasonal or all year round depending on the triggers.

DIAGNOSIS

Requires:

1. History taking and a thorough physical examination by a vet.

2. Investigations to first rule out common conditions such as FAD (Flea Allergy Dermatitis (strict flea control trial), ectoparasites (skin scrapings, hair plucks), infections (cytology).

If these are clear, a skin biopsy is often necessary to confirm the histological reaction present, followed by an elimination diet to rule out food reactions.

MEDICAL TREATMENT

1. Identify & remove triggers where possible (avoid contact allergens / irritants, control ectoparasites year-round and manage environmental allergens if present.

2. Control Inflammation & infection - through the use of appropriate medication with the least side-effects.

3. Topical therapy to moisturise the skin, aid infection control, reduce inflammation and help restore the skin barrier.

NUTRITIONAL SUPPORT

1. Omega 3 fatty acids to support the body's natural anti-inflammatory pathways .

We advise Time Health's Algal oil capsules (enter the code vincethevet15 at the checkout on Time Health's website to receive a 15% discount - applies to all their products) for the reasons explained here.

2. PEA helps to stabilise mast cells which are involved in itching and allergic reactions, soothing the skin in the process.

3. Vitality provides a rich supply of antioxidants which help to reduce inflammation, and also a wide range of micronutrients important for skin regeneration and repair.

4. Digestion supports gut health which in turn can help balance the immune system

NOTE

If the above supplements aren't sufficient to achieve the desired outcome after 12 weeks or more, also add Immunity to the regime to aid the development of a more balanced and less reactive immune system over time (3 - 6 months or more).

Lifelong management may be necessary if the allergenic trigger(s) cannot be identified or eliminated.

Combining medical, nutritional and topical therapy improves control and reduces reliance on systemic drugs.

It is essential to remove all pro-inflammatory sugar and carbohydrate rich foods (click here for a list of the most common culprits) from the diet as possible, for nutritional support to be as effective as possible.

If after following this action plan, the desired outcome has not been achieved, either book an online consultation here or get in touch.

Click here to read online, and for links: >>> https://www.vincethevet.co.uk/blog/chronic-lymphoplasmacytic-dermatitis---nutritional-support-to-aid-skin-comfort

08/08/2025

HELLO FROM DENMARK!

I have a Westie and through the fantastic Westie Advice Group (WAG) your PEA (natural palmitoylethanolamide) came to my knowledge.

We started giving Oakie 2 capsules of PEA a day in November 2024 and today his skin is fine! What a fantastic result!

Before starting on PEA and raw feed we went through a lot of kibble and drugs, including A****** and C********. Scary when I think of it today.

Of course, we will continue with PEA the rest of Oakie's life.

Kind regards,

Tove

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

06/08/2025

ARCHIE MY 11 YEAR OLD WESTIE WAS ON PEA FOR 3 MONTHS - IT WORKED TREMEDOUSLY.

After 3 months I administered 1 PEA tablet a week again this worked well. I've run out of PEA tablets and Archie hasn't had any for a month. I've noticed he has started nibbling his paws and hotspots have appeared all these, symptoms disappeared when he, was on PEA.

Does this mean Archie needs another course of PEA or just 1 tablet a week?

Does he need to be on them for life?

Many thanks, for your kind help.

Best wishes,

Jennie.

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Fabulous to hear PEA worked so well for Archie!

Yes, it is best that PEA is continued for life, to help the skin remain comfortable despite being exposed to whatever environmental substances are triggering the itching.

For most Westies the maintenance amount would be one capsule daily - but you can give double this until the nibbling and hotspots have fully cleared.

Do let us know how Archie gets on!

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