Animal Holistic Therapies

23/12/2025

As we come to the end of a huge year, we want to take a moment to say thank you to every single one of you.

Thank you for trusting us with your precious fur kids, for allowing us to be part of their healing journeys, and for believing in a holistic approach for your pet's health and wellbeing. This year has brought growth, challenges, and some truly special breakthroughs - and none of it would have been possible without you.

Every dog we care for, every message we receive, and every story of progress reminds us why we do what we do. Whether your journey with us has just begun or you’ve been walking alongside us for some time, it is truly a privilege to support you and your fur kids.

We also want to take a quiet moment to acknowledge the clients and beautiful souls who are no longer with us. You are deeply missed. We miss the chats, the updates, and seeing your familiar faces walk through our doors.

As we celebrate Christmas, we wish you, your families, and your beloved fur kids a season filled with love, peace, good health, and beautiful moments together.

Thank you for being part of our holistic family and for making this year so meaningful. We look forward to continuing this journey with you in the year ahead.

With love,
Neil & Mel 🐾

22/12/2025

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐒𝐨 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐠𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐠𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐬 🦷🐾

Take a moment and look inside your dog’s mouth. Go on… I’ll wait 👀

What do you see?
• Sharp canine teeth designed to grip and tear
• Razor-like incisors built to strip meat from bone
• Blade-shaped molars made for cutting flesh

⚠️ Now here’s the important question ⬇️
❓Do you see flat grinding teeth like cows or horses have?
You don’t! ❌

Why? because dogs aren’t built to eat plants or grains.

Your dog’s mouth tells a story millions of years in the making.
A story of meat, bone, and fat - not biscuits, fillers, or ultra-processed food.

Yet today, many dogs are fed diets their bodies were never designed to handle… and we wonder why we’re now seeing a rise in:
• Chronic inflammation
• Gut and digestive issues
• Skin problems and allergies
• And a growing list of other preventable health concerns

✨ 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐲 𝐜𝐚𝐧’𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐢𝐫 𝐛𝐨𝐰𝐥 — 𝐛𝐮𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭'𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦. 🐾

💬 If your pup could choose their own diet… what would it look like?

20/12/2025

𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐲’𝐬 𝐈𝐕𝐃𝐃 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲: 𝐍𝐨 𝐖𝐨𝐛𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐬 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧’𝐭 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐨 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦 🐾

We’d like to share Penny’s story, as it’s an important reminder for all dog owners navigating IVDD.
Penny has a history of IVDD and has experienced several episodes in the past where disc issues caused wobbly legs. Each time, we were able to help her return to normal without surgical intervention. Purely with holistic treatments and Canine Vital supplement.
https://caninevital.com.au/products/spinal-health

Recently, however, Penny just wasn’t herself. Her mum, Carmen, tried to contact us earlier in the week, but we were interstate at the time. Concerned, she took Penny to the vet. Despite two visits, it still wasn’t clear what was wrong as Penny was walking well and her reflexes (how fast she corrects her back toes when folded over) were normal, making it difficult to pinpoint the issue.

Because Penny has been consistently taking Canine Vital Spinal Health, even though this appears to be a relapse, the signs were much more mild and subtle than in her previous episodes. That said, as pet parents, you know your dog best and Carmen knew straight away that something wasn’t right.

When Penny was brought in it did not take long to determine that Penny was having a mild episode in the thoracic region of her spine (above the ribcage) which can show signs of nerve pain, rather than wobbly back legs.
Penny received treatment yesterday and will continue with her usual IVDD management plan, including crate rest, medication, and doubling the dose of her Canine Vital supplement to support her recovery.

Penny’s story is a powerful reminder that disc problems don’t always present with paralysis or wobbly legs. Subtle changes — discomfort, pain, or simply “not being themselves” — can be just as important. These can be the early signs of pain, which if left untreated, can progress quickly to a more serious issue. Trust your instincts and act early; it truly makes all the difference.

19/12/2025

🎄 CHRISTMAS HAM = EMERGENCY VET TRIP 🚨

This festive season, as tempting as it is at Christmas, please keep the ham OFF your pup's plate or as treats.

Ham is packed with fat and salt that can trigger PANCREATITIS in dogs – and an emergency dash to the vet is the last thing anyone wants over the holidays!

Signs to watch for:
✓ Vomiting
✓ Abdominal pain
✓ Loss of appetite
✓ Lethargy

Please stick to dog-safe treats this Christmas. Your pup (and your wallet) will thank you! 🐾

Love them enough to say NO - even when they give you THAT look 🐶🥹

17/12/2025

🚨 Meet Mogwai 🐾 A UK-born Boston Terrier x Pug, 13 years old, paraplegic, and living with a severe spinal condition (IVDD Grade 4) since 2020.

Although Mogwai is miles away from us, his mum discovered Canine Vital and started him on our Complete Mobility Combo (Spinal Health & Joint Protect) in September 2025.

https://caninevital.com.au/products/complete-mobility-solution

Within weeks, she noticed beautiful changes - more energy, a brighter spark, and a puppy-like enthusiasm again. Mogwai even loves zooming through the park in his wheels 🐶💨

And just this week (after 3 months on Canine Vital), his mum shared the most incredible update with us…��Mogwai STOOD UP ON HIS OWN to get a drink! 🥹💖

We are absolutely thrilled for Mogwai and his family and completely blown away by his progress.

A huge thank you to Sue for sharing Mogwai’s journey and allowing us to tell his story - offering hope to other dog parents and showing what’s possible with Canine Vital.

Every small improvement is a huge victory for dogs living with IVDD. With continued supplementation and the gentle exercises we’ve recommended, we hope and pray that Mogwai will continue to improve — and we’ll be sharing updates every step of the way 🙂🙌

17/11/2025

🐶 𝐁𝐋𝐀𝐂𝐊 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝟐𝟎% 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐈𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 - 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐃𝐨𝐠 𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮 💚

If your dog is slowing down, feeling stiff, or not moving like they used to - or dealing with allergies or digestive issues - this is the perfect time to give them gentle, natural support.

At Canine Vital, every formula is developed to help your dog feel more comfortable, move with ease, stay active and healthy - naturally.

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐨𝐠 𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥:
🔬 Formulated by 3rd generation holistic practitioner with 22+ years experience
🇦🇺 Made in Australia with premium human-grade ingredients
💚 Gentle, natural formulas suitable for daily use
🐾 Real dog owners see real improvements in their dog’s comfort and quality of life
📞 Direct access to our clinic for personalised guidance

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This is our biggest sale of the year and the perfect time to stock up!
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Give your dog the best care they deserve - naturally!

👉 Shop now at caninevital.com.au

04/11/2025

🎉 𝐖𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! 🎉

Thank you to everyone who entered and shared your pup’s spookiest, cutest, and most creative Halloween looks! 🐾👻🎃 We LOVED seeing all of your adorable submissions!

✨ 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!!

You've each won 𝟏 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞! 🎁

👉 Please 𝐃𝐌 𝐮𝐬 to let us know which product you'd like and where to send it!

And don’t forget — everyone who entered gets 15% OFF their next order! 🐕💚(If you haven’t received your discount code yet, drop us a message and we’ll send it your way.)

Thanks again for celebrating with us, and stay tuned for more giveaways, wellness tips, and tail-wagging fun! 🐾

31/10/2025

🎃 HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST 👻

Show us your pup’s spookiest, cutest, or most creative Halloween look! Whether they’re a ghost 👻, a pumpkin 🎃, or just rocking a festive bandana 🐾, we want to see them shine!

HOW TO ENTER:
📸 Post a photo of your dog in their Halloween costume

🏷️ Tag .vital (Instagram) or Vital (Facebook)

PRIZES:
🏆 WIN 1 Canine Vital product of your choice!

BONUS: 💥 Every entry receives 15% OFF their next Canine Vital order! 🎁

3 Winners will be announced on Tuesday! Let’s see those costumes!

👉 Tag a friend who needs to enter!

30/10/2025

🚨 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓 𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐊 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐋𝐃 𝐒𝐀𝐕𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐆’𝐒 𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐄 (𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬!)🚨

Archie’s mum just went through a scary (and expensive!) weekend after he swallowed something he definitely shouldn’t have. 😬

We’ve shared this before — but clearly it’s time for a reminder, because knowing this trick means you can act fast before anything blocks your dog’s bowel.

Here’s exactly what to do if your dog ever eats something they shouldn’t — whether it’s a toy, chocolate, or even slow-release fertiliser 👇

🧂 QUICK ACTION PLAN:
1. Make a Salt Ball – Pour table salt into your palm (around 4 cm wide).
2. Add Honey – Mix in a few drops of honey until it forms a sticky ball.
3. Give It to Your Dog – Pop the salt ball into their mouth, gently close it, and lift their chin so they swallow.
4. Wait 1–2 Minutes – They should start vomiting soon after. The salt reacts with their stomach acid and helps bring up whatever they’ve swallowed.

💡 Why it helps:
This trick can help your dog bring up the object quickly — before it causes a blockage or needs emergency surgery.

And yes… it’s something we’ve done countless times in real situations — it’s quick and simple, and could save your dog.

🩺 Important Note:
Yes — excessive salt isn’t good for dogs, and large amounts can be harmful. But here, where the dog vomits WITHIN minutes including the salt ball, the salt doesn’t have time to cause toxicity. This small risk is far less than the danger of blockages or poisoning, especially since sometimes by the time you get to the vet, an hour has already been wasted.

PS: Archie is back to his normal self now ! ❤️

30/10/2025

🐶 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐠𝐨𝐭 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐝 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐩𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧!

Searching for a supplement that actually works for your dog’s back?
Floyd’s dad was too. After trying other supplements that didn’t help, he was ready to give up.

Then Floyd — diagnosed with degenerative disc disease — injured his back twice just playing fetch. He was hiding under tables, scared to be touched, and moving slowly and unsteadily. 💔

After doing some research, his dad discovered 𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡.

✅ Results?
By week 2 — visible improvement.
Before even finishing the first jar — a full recovery!

Now Floyd’s rolling in the grass and doing full-speed zoomies again. 🐾

“Thank you for creating a supplement that does exactly what it says it does. It has truly helped in an otherwise difficult situation.”
- Adam T. (Floyd’s dad) -

Ready to give your dog the same relief?
👉 Learn more about Canine Vital Spinal Health
https://www.caninevital.com.au/products/spinal-health

🇦🇺 Made in Australia
🌿 Premium Human-Grade ingredients
👩‍⚕️ Formulated by a 3rd-generation Holistic practitioner

27/10/2025

IF JOINT SUPPLEMENTS HAVE NOT HELPED YOUR DOG'S BACK - HERE'S WHY.

I’m often asked: “Why aren’t joint supplements helpful for spinal problems?”

The short answer: Joints and the Spine are built differently, so they need different kinds of support.

What makes up a joint:
Bone – Ligaments – Tendons – Cartilage –Synovial fluid – Bursa - Muscles.
For daily comfort, the “big three” are cartilage, synovial fluid, and ligaments.

What makes up the spine:
Vertebrae (bones) - Ligaments - Small facet joints (very little cartilage) - Intervertebral discs – strong outer ring (annulus) + gel centre (nucleus pulposus).
In dogs, many spinal problems trace back to disc changes and ligament integrity, not classic joint-cartilage wear.

The practical takeaway:
Joints depend on cartilage quality, synovial fluid health, ligament strength.
Spines depend on ligament integrity and disc health.

Because the priority of tissues differ, the nutrients and botanicals used in supplements to nourish these tissues must differ too.

12/10/2025