I have three rescue dogs. Two of them have skin issues and allergies and vivamune helps them tremendously. Their itching has really decreased. I’m also worried about the aging process as the two oldest are 12 and 10. I thank God I discovered vivamune through Smiley.

My good friend, Smiley from Canada, introduced us to Vivamune Chews. I started giving them to our little rescue beagle 7 months ago. Now she has tons of energy and her skin and hair look great. The last time I had her at the vet for her check up, our vet said she is the best looking beagle he has ever seen! He wanted to know what we were feeding her. I told him about Vivamune chews. He had never heard of them but was going to look into them.

Our Bella Marie came from an abused home where she spent the first 5 years of her life. She was being tortured by the children and even the neighborhood kids would hit her with sticks every time they saw her. She needed to find a home without kids as she is now traumatized by children. My husband and I never had any children so it was a perfect fit. We had lost our sweet golden retriever, Dino, to lymphoma cancer 9 months before. He was everything to us and we took it very hard losing him…he was 14 years old. He was my child and I miss him every single day.

Bella brought some joy back into our lives and I know we were able to finally show her that there is love in the world.

We love the Vivamune Chews. I have two Golden Retrievers, one 5 and on 2 years old. They are both registered therapy dogs.

Last spring and summer Tucker ( the older one) started having terrible hot spots and his coat didn’t look shiny as well. After having allergy testing we have identified what he is allergic to. Besides many food he is also allergic to many, many trees. We live on 5 acres with about 4 acres covered with trees. We started medication for allergies as well as Vivamune for both dogs. They both look wonderful and no more hot spots.

Their coats are shiny and silky and Tucker is back to his old self.

Thank you Vivamune.

I’m as skeptical as the average consumer, and likely even more so as it’s part of my job to develop a credible message about the products and services our clients deliver. Part of this process is to identify and address any potential objections the end user might have.

Most consumers, myself included, have seen health care products that are long on promises and short on research and fact to back up the claims.

Secondly, my wife and I have a ten-year-old chocolate Lab named Holly, who is a shedding machine. Anne would have to Swiffer around the edges of our hardwood floors every two days to keep on top of the accumulating fur that roamed around the house like tumbleweeds!

So when I reviewed the material on Vivamune, I was very intrigued by the research results showing a significant decrease in shedding.

Unlike some of the other blogs posted here, mobility is not the biggest issue with Holly. She does suffer from arthritic pain and reduced mobility, but treatment with Metacam and glucosamine seem to have this under control for now.

With agreement from our own vet and advice from Avivagen veterinary staff to maintain Holly’s current medication regime, we started Holly on Vivamune. This week, we completed 50 days of the treatment.

By the time two weeks rolled around, we were already seeing a reduction in the amount of hair accumulating on the floor and other surfaces. Our visiting adult children also began commenting on how much better Holly’s coat looked and felt; petting her no longer resulted in a tuft of fur building up on the leading edge of your hand.

At 50 days, the reduction in shedding is very significant. . . We’re guessing it’s only about 1/4 of the amount Holly used to shed.

Anne no longer feels compelled to Swiffer every couple of days. Holly’s coat looks shiny and feels softer as well.

There have been no side effects and Holly’s energy level is great. I can’t honestly say if she has increased energy or mobility as we have continued her other treatments as well.

I am now fully convinced that dog owners who experience substantial shedding from their pets will find Vivamune a great relief. We plan to keep Holly on it.

Thanks Avivagen, from Holly and her owners!

not only does theo love eating the viamune health treats but he looks great! he always had a really nice coat for a sharpei but now it is luxurious and his shedding has been a breeze so far this spring season which is quite amazing and so much easier for me. all the other benefits are there but these are the most noticeable. i recommended vivamune to my friend larry for his dog pete and he is also happy with your product.

I have been using the Vivamune product for almost a month now on my old dog Troy. Troy is a 16 year old Lab/Collie mix who’s age has naturally been catching up to him in the last few years. After the first week of use, my wife came home from a trip and noticed right away how nice his coat was. She did not know at the time that Troy had been on the supplement. I noticed that in under two weeks, he was slightly more mobile and alert. His vision and ability to track to treats being thrown in the air had significantly increased. He trotted a bit faster and had an extra jump in his step. I will certainly continue to use Vivamune so that Troy can fully enjoy his daily routines.

Thank you Vivamune.

I was introduced to Vivamune Health Chews by a friend of mine when I told her how my cat, Elwood, who is 17 years old, was experiencing joint discomfort. I was skeptical but thought I had nothing to lose and if it helped him, all the better.

I give him one Vivamune chew, once a day and mix it up in his food. I can’t believe the difference it has made in such a short time! His whole “catitude” seems so much brighter and he just seems to be moving around more comfortably! He has even taken to going upstairs again which he hasn’t done for quite some time. A friend of mine also commented on the difference in Elwood without knowing I was giving him Vivamune.

I doubted! I’m a believer! I have my best friend back! Thanks Vivamune!

I would just like to share with others my great experience with the Oximunol product from Avivagen. I had the opportunity to sign up for the 50 day trial of the Oximunol for my brittany spaniel, Sam. He was diagnosed with HOD when he was 5 months old. As an adult he suffers from a severe valgus deformity. Now 6 years later and trying different “mobility” and joint supplements including NSAID’s, to make him comfortable we were introduced to the Oximunol. It worked wonders for him.

His activity level is back to normal running through fields and playing with his house mates. He no longer deals with terrible skin and hives that he was experiencing with some of the food products. He takes his daily Oximunol happily, which makes us very happy.

Thanks Avivagen!

(For those that don’t know, HOD stands for Hypertrophic Osteodystrophy, a developmental bone disease that usually affects puppies between the ages of two and eight months. HOD occurs when there is a disturbance in the blood supply to the growth plate, leading to delays in bone production. This weakened bony lattice develops microscopic fractures, with the resulting inflammation causing pain and lameness.)

I absolutely am floored by how Nifty (now 16 year old Australian Shepherd) has improved on Oximunal. how can I order it online? Her movement is MUCH better, she is spunkier, not acting like a 16 year old dog at all!

Thank you for the opportunity to try her on it, I am totally sold on the product.”

China is a little dog that is part Yorkie and part Maltese. She has had a lot of bones broken in her lifetime (she is only two years old!). Since starting the Oximunol Chewables we have noticed her hair is softer, thicker, and she appears much happier than ever before. She requires less brushing and she prances like a reindeer! She will always be shy and timid, but now she doesn’t hide all day long.

Just a while ago I went to Woofstock in Toronto and filled out info about my 4 yr old English Mastiff Rogue. She has allergies really bad.. she gets it so bad that its seems like her skin is on fire. She chews and yelps and rips her hair out. I tried your product and I am so happy! She is so much better her hair has grown back, she is happier, and almost all her spots are not itchy. I love it! She loves it!

Pushka was injured by a horse several years ago, which prevented her from being able to get up without my help.
Within a week of trying Oximunol, I started to see improvements in Pushka’s mobility. Now, she gets up on her own and she’s walking better.

Sheba used to chew her skin until it was raw.
After Oximunol, she stopped chewing immediately and within a week, her skin healed over.

Since starting Rocket on Oximunol, his fur is a lot softer. I would strongly recommend Oximunol for anyone with concerns for their pet’s coat or skin condition.

It’s great and they’ll see a big difference.

My dog Bo was in a cast for 8 weeks after a surgery. She couldn’t climb stairs, jump on the bed, or get in and out of the vehicle. She also couldn’t swim or even go to the beach. I started giving her Oximunol. After 3 – 4 weeks she started to bear weight.

Her quality of life increased. And today, she is running around and she’s back to her old self.

I have a Golden Retriever with dwarfism & who was born without eyes. I have always noted that he has no ‘stamina’ & just a short walk would tire him for the day. Well… not as of 8 wks ago!

He keeps up with his Border Collie sisters now!! He’s always ready for another walk or a longer stay at his placement as a St John Ambulance Therapy Dog! The residents at Participation House thank you Oximunol!

One year later……

Smiley has now also gone one full year without any Prednisone or Vanectyl P – which was used to alleviate his itchy, red skin. I am so thankful for Oximunol – he is a happier dog now because of it … and so am I. I didn’t even mention how little I’m finding the gold coloured dust bunnies around the house!! Or how the residents & nurses aren’t covered in golden coloured fur every Wednesday! Thank you Avivagen!

Just wanted to let you know that our dogs (Molly & Miki) are doing well with the Oximunol. But the great story is my Mom and Dad’s dog, Missy.
Missy was so sore she could hardly get up and down the stairs and now she is running around like a little puppy again! In fact, my Dad has mentioned it to others who have gone and purchased Oximunol and they are also seeing great results with their dogs as well!

I have a 9 year old Chocolate Lab named Milo. In October 2011 Milo broke his leg. After the x-rays I got the sad news that his leg had cancer in the bone and was full of arthritis. He was very stiff and limped every day. I gave him aspirin on a daily basis. Then I went to the PEI 2012 Home Show where I was given a bottle of Oximunol Chewables.

Now, Milo no longer limps! He hasn’t had any aspirin since he started taking the Oximunol and he is full of life again. I see the puppy in him everyday! We even went to the beach the other day and Milo swam for 2 hours (an activity we had to stop doing last summer)! AND he had no stiffness or limping afterwards! Words cannot describe what Oximunol has done for him. They have kept my best friend in my life and for that I am forever grateful!!

P.S – This made me cry writing it, I will definitely be spreading the word about this product, it means so much to me and Milo!

Thank you to Alana (Avivagen Customer Service) for introducing us to the Oximunol Chewable tablets This supplement has changed our dogs’ lives! We couldn’t believe how fast and how good they work.

We have two dogs, Bella and Lady. Before we started using the Oximunol Chewables, Bella had bad back legs and could hardly walk some days and both dogs were really bad for shedding hair. We started giving the Oximunol to the dogs and started to see a difference. Within about 2 weeks the shedding of hair was going away and Bella was able to run and play again with Lady! Thanks again!

We have 2 dogs: Lady, a 6 year old shih-poo, and Jake, a 10 month old English Bulldog/Bull Mastiff mix.

Lady hasn’t had any health problems yet but we decided to put her on (Oximunol Chewabels) to help reduce shedding when her hair needs to be longer in the winter time. She loves to jump all the time and we’re also hoping the supplement will help to prevent future joint problems.

Jake is a big hair dispensing baby! He loves to always be next to you and loves to be on the couch. Needless to say, shedding was a HUGE problem. After about 2-3 weeks on Oximunol the shedding was at least 80 percent less!

We are very impressed with Oximunol and Lady & Jake love to have them as treats everyday. We will continue to use this product and have recommended it to a few people and they are trying it as well.

Noodle is doing great (on the Oximunol Chewables)! I’ve noticed a HUGE difference with his shedding and it’s just so great!!

Thank you so much!

Lainey has no major symptoms, but being so tiny and fussy I felt she wasn’t getting all the nourishment she needed.

I had been looking for something for her in the past couple of years (she will be 3 in May) that could be added to her diet that wouldn’t be totally rejected by her. I’ve tried powdered prebiotics/probiotics but it was a waste of money as she wouldn’t eat the food that I put it in. We were introduced to Oximunol in February at the Doggie Expo in Halifax. I’ve been giving her 1/2 tablet daily – I just pop it in her mouth so it’s easier to give. I feel that she is less-fragile than before – she sure has tons of energy and her coat is beautiful! Her bark might even be a little bit louder. Ha ha!

Our vet, who does more physical therapy, was really floored with the amount of flexibility/decrease in the swelling around Phoenix joints (after using Oximunol).

I know none of the meds will make him 100% better, but Oximunol has truly helped with his mobility levels. His joints seem less painful as well!

The pain meds Phoenix is currently on are for bone spurs/growths that have been bothering him. Our vet hopes that right now it’s not cancerous, and that they should fuse back into the bones on his front legs (stabilizing them more), which I know Oximnuol won’t help with, however the relief his joints have been feeling since he has been on the Oximunol is incredible. We still do his daily stretches/messages, but he is more willing to run and play with his siblings, Arwen and Brinx.

I had hoped since he has done so well on the Oximnuol to be able to finish 2 more obedience titles , and 2 rally titles, however with the new development of the bone spurs, I had to make the decision to retire him from showing. I would rather work on his quality of life instead, and I know that Oximunol is really helping with that, even if its only taking some of the pressure/inflammation off of his joints.

I think it’s a fabulous supplement, and I am really glad our vet suggested it to us (and that we did the Oximunol trial). I will continue to recommend it to my friends and family, because I have seen first hand what it can do 🙂

We in this house LOVE (Oximunol)!!!

Gave Squirt a bath the other day for the first time since he’s been on Oximunol, and normally, I would have to empty the hair catcher in the drain (laundry sink) like 20 times…Didn’t have to empty it more than once. I don’t have to pull out the vacuum every day, and most importantly, he is much much happier!

I’ve been pushing Oximunol to everyone that will listen. I even called my vet clinic and told them about it! Planning on dropping by to show them how well Squirt is doing because they’ve seen me struggling with his skin issues since he was a pup.

Our 6 year old yellow Labrador, Jake, has had nothing but fabulous and positive results on Oximunol.

He was previously chronically inflicted with ear infections, which required lengthy and repeated does of oral antibiotics as well as multiple topical solutions that we applied to his ear.

Since starting Oximunol 10 months ago, he has had only one mild ear irritation (which we cleared by simply cleaning more frequently), and otherwise, has clear ears, a shiny coat, greatly improved overall health and mobility. He suffered so much with ear and skin infections over the last two years that it is a miracle to see him so healthy and without deep infection and irritation. We have almost hit September without a trip to the vet for any antibiotics or ear solutions!

Oximunol has been a wonder supplement for our wonderful dog and we are very pleased and relieved to have discovered something so helpful and healthy for our dog. Jake is the first to kitchen in the morning to get his Oximunol tab – even he knows it’s the treat he just has to have!

Thank you for creating such a miracle supplement that has made such an incredible improvement to our wonderful dog, Jake!

The change in Bella’s mobility since starting the Oximuol has been quite noticeable. The very obvious stiffness in her hips that she had when lifting herself up from a lying down position has almost disappeared!! And, while it is difficult to measure, she does seem to shed less as well.

It is hard to describe the change in Frankie since starting on the Oximunol, he used to be reluctant to go on walks, sort of a homebody. Now, Frankie doesn’t need any encouragement to go on a walk! He is more energetic and keener to explore. In the house, he seems more attentive, or engaged, or something. There is something different for sure!

I got your product as a part of the online Oximunol 50 Day Challenge for my 13 year old black lab. He was showing his age, slow to move around, no silly look on his face. We started him on the Oximunol Chewables and he has started to move around again with no pain! He even sat up and begged for a cookie – something he has not done for at least 3 years! He is having fun again, at least according to the goofy grin on his face…

You have given me back my dog. Thank you!

We are absolutely blown away at the changes in George’s coat quality after using the Oximunol Chewables. I posted on your blog before leaving for vacation and have more to report since. He has been taking the Oximunol Chewables for a month now. The other day we pulled his kennel out to clean around it and discovered that there is barely any hair anywhere (that is usually NOT the case). He has virtually stopped shedding! His coat is thicker, shinier, and the dandruff has completely gone in a month.

Tess is doing great in all aspects of the alleged benefits of Oximunol! Her mobility is greatly increased and two weekends ago, after a long walk on the dyke and many runs at the flocks of geese as well as some swims, she completely amazed us by not requiring her Deramaxx as usual. The next day she was once again raring to go! Her shedding has greatly decreased as well. We actually noticed these changes in Tess within the first week of her taking her new magic pill!

Just wanted to let you know that Fergus is doing very well on the Oximunol Chewables! He is still taking his Oximunol and is much less itchy than in the past, his hair is thicker and shinier than before (he was losing it) and he seems more agile. Fergus is almost 9 and was starting to have problems getting up on the sofa and bed. We have noticed however, that whereas he used to be a very fussy eater, since beginning to take Oximunol he seems to be a bottomless pit. This is good as he always was a little underweight and at times would go on hunger strikes.

We’re really glad we found Oximunol for Fergus and we will continue to use it.

Thanks for checking up on my dog Chelsea – she is doing very well on the Oximunol! Most notable is the change in her ears. She has, over the last two years, had chronic issues with her ears. They get almost a yeasty look to them and an odour along with inflammation. Since taking the Oximunol tablets, her ears have completely cleared up!! I’m very pleased with the way things are going.

Jersey has been doing well since starting the Oximunol Chewables. My vet had recommended that I try these as an alternitive to prednisone for his Cutaneous Histiocytosis. He had been on the prednisone at first but it wasn’t doing much so I weaned him off of that and put him on the Oximunol and his lesions completely cleared!!

(Cutaneous histiocytosis is a benign form of histiocytosis in which there are small skin lesions around the head and neck which may come and go, and may or may not respond to treatment. Dogs with systemic histiocytosis also have head and neck lesions, with lymph nodes affected as well.

Source: University of PEI http://ic.upei.ca/cidd/disorder/histiocytosis)

I hope that this wasn’t a placebo test! Pepper’s energy improved and so did the ablity to go up and down the stairs. I have a friend who also has a 10 year old dog; he would like to try your supplement. I will give him your e-mail address.

I just wanted to send you a quick note to let you know how incredibly happy I am with the Oximunol chewables.
Cassius, my American Staffordshire/American Bulldog had been banished from the bed due to excessive shedding. After using the Oximunol I can TRY to get hair out of him now and come up with almost nothing! He used to clog the drain in the bathtub two or three times during a bath – now I can bathe him and not have to clean the drain at all.

I’ve recommended Oximunol to my mom and a couple of my friends who have dogs with varying skin/coat issues and I’m hoping that they see the same amazing results that I have.

Our bull mastiff/chocolate lab George has had some coat issues for some time now. His skin was dry and he developed a lot of flaking on his back when he scratched. We tried several different foods over the past year to no avail. He has now been taking Oximunol for two weeks and the improvement in his coat health is nothing short of striking. His fur is shiny, soft and the flakes have completely disappeared!

Vivamune is great product – my dog loves the taste! It really works well on his coat. It’s smooth and feels softer to me. He gets excited when I pull out the bag to give him one.

My little Febe was having trouble with her hind end, but since using Vivamune she has better mobility and a real nice coat. Thank you!

Pete, my 8-year old, 80lb, Newfoundland mix, has a soft spot in one of his front elbows. A dog bone specialist said there was nothing he could do for him. Pete was having stiffness in his joints and trouble walking. Since giving him the Vivamune Chews for the past 30 days, however, I have noticed a surprising improvement. He has returned to his puppy-like behaviors – we can hardly keep him in the house! He bolts out the back door and runs the fence line with my neighbor’s dog and is chasing my other two dogs around the back yard again. He is even unrolling our toilet paper and trying to chew up my slippers like he did when he was a puppy! I would definitely recommend Vivamune Chews for any dog with mobility issues.

Kira is our 10 year old Golden Retreiver. She was a typical older dog who slept a lot and moved slowly. She was having skin issues and we had tried several allergy medications and other skin supplements with no luck. We began giving Kira the Vivamune Health Chews in mid November and within two weeks we noticed she was much more active and playful and the scratching and licking had stopped! We have also noticed her very bad dog breath had improved. We attribute all of these improvements to Vivamune and will continue to give her this product. She takes it as it is a treat. We also have two new dogs to our family and we will start them on the Vivamune Chews as well.

My dogs skin was so dry and his coat was lacking luster. But since trying the Vivamune Chews Emile’s skin and coat have improved beyond my wildest dreams I am pleased to say he looks fantastic. As well he very energetic. Thanks so much!

I call Vivamune our little miracle chews! Gretchen scratched all the time, no matter what shampoo, spray or supplement I tried. But after a week of giving her the Vivamune I noticed she wasn’t scratching every time I turned around. She loves them and they work great!!

I began giving the Vivamune Chews to my dog, Bailey, for his arthritis back in November 2013. Bailey is a 14 year old Chihuahua/Jack Russell cross that we adopted from the Orlando ASPCA after he was found wandering the streets of Puerto Rico. In addition to arthritis, Bailey also has a 4/6 heart murmur and has a history of vomiting bile in the morning if he doesn’t eat well the day before. After only two weeks of being on the Vivamune we noticed that Bailey was limping less often and less dramatically. He seems to have more energy now and even his morning vomiting has improved – he has only vomited once since starting the supplement! I am pleased to say that I have noticed a big improvement in Bailey’s health compared to what it was prior to trying the Vivamune.

Smiley’s Story

A miracle for Smiley
My dog Smiley is truly unique. He was born with a rare form of dwarfism and microphthalmia, which basically means his eyes did not develop properly and were too small and unformed. Due to his health issues he has always struggled to keep up with his brothers and sisters and his lack of stamina meant he would tire out very easily even after a very short walk.

In addition to being blind and having low energy, Smiley also began to develop some severe skin issues which left him covered in crusty spots that were red and itchy and, frankly, just plain ugly. He was always scratching and just seemed miserable all around. We had tried a variety of supplements and medications including steroids but nothing seemed to really help.

Smiley is a St. Johns Ambulance therapy dog and we visit hospitals and nursing homes on a regular basis to provide residents and patients with comfort and company. While everyone just adores Smiley and his laid back personality, I was always embarrassed by the state of his skin health and the amount of hair he seemed to lose wherever we would go.

I should also mention that I am a Registered Veterinary Technician so I have access to veterinary medical advice on a daily basis and yet, even after collaborating with my colleagues could not find a solution to Smiley’s skin, coat and energy problems.

Then one day we had a representative from Avivagen Animal Health visit our clinic and offer us samples of a new supplement that was supposed to help the immune system and inflammation. With all other options exhausted I was willing to try anything and happily accepted the free sample.

Within a few short weeks I began to notice subtle changes in Smiley. Suddenly he was keeping up with his siblings and wasn’t tiring out during our walks. In fact, he was able to go on a long 2 hour hike with us for the first time ever! I also noticed his skin starting to clear up – the red, crusty spots were gone and replaced with healthy pink skin. Where he was losing hair I began to notice new hair growth! As an added bonus, Smiley wasn’t shedding as much which meant his trips to the hospital and nursing home were way more enjoyable for everyone.

This supplement has truly been a miracle for Smiley. It has given him back the quality of life he deserves and he is no longer miserable and itchy all the time. Even better – I have been able to stop giving him the steroids that he had previously been taking for his skin!

I can’t begin to say how thrilled I am to have found Avivagen. The customer service team are amazing and always there to help me out and answer any questions I might have.

I would highly recommend this supplement to anyone who has a dog with skin issues, shedding problems and low stamina.

I have a 4 1/2 yr old Golden who is overweight and has a very “poofy” coat. We’ve made some recent changes in her routine with grain free food and more exercise, but I’ve noticed a huge change since starting Oximunol! I signed up for the Oximunol 50 Day Challenge, but didn’t start Jazzy on them right away since I had just changed her diet.

Now I’m 4 days away from the end of the bottle and she’s definitely got more pep to her step and there is a noticeable difference in her coat, particularly in the shedding department. Now I just have to find out where to get more!