PetCentRx Case Study - PetCentRx “Vim & Vigor” Wellness Formula Encourages Renewed Appetite, Increases Energy and Strength for Diabetic and Blind 13-Year-Old Bichon Frise

Problem

Lois R. of Danville, PA learned from her veterinarian that her Bichon Frise, Bradley, had diabetes over five years ago. Normally a sensitive, playful, and affectionate dog with a cheerful attitude, Bradley became weak, had little energy, lost his desire to eat and lost his eyesight nearly three years ago.

Additionally, Bradley had high liver enzymes and stiffness and soreness in his hips. “I know exercise is good for dogs with diabetes but he just wasn’t up to it,” Lois recalled. “He really had no energy because he wasn’t eating and he was losing weight. He disliked the taste and smell of the canned dog food formulated for dogs with diabetes and, when he would eat, the food made him ill and nauseous. I had to be very careful with Bradley because I monitored how he responded to his insulin and I had to test his urine to see how much sugar was in his system, then making sure he did eat so that I could give him his insulin dosage two hours afterward.”

Solution

Lois discovered Pet-Togethers PetCentRx “Vim & Vigor” during an online search for a supplement to help Bradley’s eating habits. “At first, I broke the morning and evening tablets into quarters and fed him by hand to encourage him to take his vitamins. He found the smell really appealing and after I moved on to crushing the tablet on top of his food he began to eat twice a day again. Plus, he no longer vomits after eating. My vet double-checked the “Vim & Vigor” ingredients and said these are good vitamins based on the high quality of the ingredients. Bradley’s been taking “Vim & Vigor” since 2005 and it hasn’t affected his blood sugar and the glucosamine has helped his hips. He walks every day with my other dogs and has great energy and strength.”

Dr. Shawn's Comments

As you can see, diabetes can be a complicated disease requiring a variety of therapies. For some pets with diabetes, a combination of insulin or an oral medication to control diabetes may need to be combined with complementary therapies, diet, and exercise. Animals eat food that the body changes to energy for growth, maintenance, and daily activity. Digestive enzymes convert food nutrients to chemicals that can be used by the organs to carry on body functions and leave some energy for running, playing and working. The bloodstream then carries these chemicals to the cells for fuel. Glucose, a simple sugar, is the body’s main fuel and is thus a critical product of the metabolic process, but glucose must be moved from the blood to the cells for use. Insulin opens the pathways for glucose to get from the blood to the cells. It helps prevent the liver from producing an excess amount of glucose and aids the body in storing the sugar for future energy use. Supplements can be very beneficial for dogs and cats with diabetes, especially if they include gymnema, chromium, vanadium and glandular extracts. (Gymnema may help improve blood sugar control and increase insulin secretion and enhance insulin’s effectiveness. Chromium is a trace mineral in the body and is necessary for pancreatic beta cell sensitivity since beta cells make insulin. Vanadium may help balance glucose levels by increasing glycogen synthesis.)

About Pet-Togethers

Pet-Togethers is a visionary pet wellness company, offering human-grade dietary supplements for cats & dogs, including its flagship wellness formula, PetCentRx Vim & Vigor, veterinarian-recommended to help companion pets feel better, look better, and live fuller lives. Pet-Togethers’ innovative business model offers pet care professionals a unique opportunity to add revenue to their practices through a convenient continuity program for their clients. With its caring corporate culture, the company is focused on developing programs and products that promote holistic care and treatment solutions to improve the quality of life for companion pets and provide peace of mind for their caregivers.