Astragalus – A powerful adaptogenic herb with a long history of use in both Traditional Chinese Medicine and Western Herbal Medicine as a tonic to enhance health, improve disease resistance and increase overall vitality. Astragalus has demonstrated a wide range of potential therapeutic applications in dogs, where it works to boost immune defences, strengthen heart and kidney function, and aid in recovery from chronic infection. Astragalus is particularly beneficial when given as a preventative tonic to support healthy ageing in senior dogs.

Cordyceps – Traditionally used as both a food and medicine, Cordyceps powerfully supports the body’s immune system, especially during periods of chronic illness. As such, Cordyceps is highly beneficial for dogs as a strengthening agent during convalescence following any type of surgery, and for dogs that are underweight or suffering general debility due to chronic illness or ageing. Cordyceps has been clinically shown to possess potent antioxidant, anti-tumour, anti-inflammatory and anti-microbial activities, and plays an important role in supporting multiple body systems, most notably the kidneys.

Reishi – An edible medicinal mushroom with remarkable health benefits for those pets with a weakened immune system due to infection, inflammation, or cancer. With a long history of use in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Reishi is well known for its tonic properties, especially its ability to support healthy immune system function and healthy ageing. Reishi has powerful antibacterial and anti-fungal properties that may act to support dogs prone to recurrent skin infections as a result of lowered immune function.

Vitamin D – An essential nutrient for dogs that has been shown to play an important role in regulating a dog’s immune response by stimulating the activity of specific immune cells which identify and eliminate pathogens that can cause infection. Unlike humans, dogs are unable to synthesise vitamin D in the skin through sun exposure, therefore, they rely on dietary intake to support health. Lower concentrations of vitamin D are seen in dogs afflicted with immune-mediated diseases.