Thanks to patented extraction and drying processes, Rose-Hip Vital® Canine contains the active compound GOPO® (glycoside of mono and diglycerol).
Some white blood cells contain granulocytes which enable them to ‘clean’ an inflamed joint by destroying the bacteria in it. Too many of these white blood cells wear down tissue cartilage. In large numbers they can also produce chemical enzymes and toxic free-radicals which cause even more tissue damage. Accumulation of white blood cells combined with the release of chemical substances causes joint pain and inflammation. The more inflamed a joint becomes, the more the white blood cells are attracted to it – a painful cycle.
GOPO® discourages large numbers of white blood cells from accumulating in the joint, thereby breaking the cycle of joint inflammation and alleviating pain.
When evaluating the science supporting a product, it’s important to ascertain the level of testing, with the most detailed level being double-blind placebo controlled clinical trials. These trials are then published in independent peer-reviewed medical, pharmacology and health journals. Rose-Hip Vital® Canine is supported by over 30 scientific papers including 9 clinical trials which have been published in peer reviewed journals internationally. Rose-Hip Vital® is now acknowledged as the leader in the field of manufactured Rosehip products.
Read more about the scienceDoes a herbal remedy derived from subspecies of Rosa Canina, improve the immune response, working capacity and well-being of dogs? This parallel, placebo-controlled, double blind randomized study showed Rose-Hip Vital® Canine exhibits anti-inflammatory properties in dogs and works as a strong antioxidant. The actively treated group of dogs showed improvements in working capacity, litheness, speed and quality of the fur.
The humble Rosehip is a superfood. A wholefood, a fruit, containing 8 naturally occurring vitamins (including C, E, B1 and B6) and 23 minerals (including iron, copper, zinc and magnesium), essential fatty acids (omegas 3, 6 and 9), antioxidants and flavonoids.
Rose-Hip Vital® Canine contains pure and natural rosehips manufactured with patented extraction and drying processes. Nothing else is added.
The Rosehips are harvested from the Rosehip plant (Rosa Canina) farmed in the nutrient rich soils of Denmark. The roots penetrate deep into the ground, absorbing a vast array of potent natural vitamins and minerals ensuring the product is a rich source of natural nutrients. The farming process is pesticide free.
A highly specialised machine delivers a unique planting process by laying down plastic sheeting to insert young plants into the ground at precise intervals. Once planted, nature does all the amazing work with no artificial interference. Plants are left to mature for 3 to 4 years before harvesting. Not only does this give plants time to produce the best quality fruits, it also allows their amazing root system to dive deep into the ground (well below the ploughing level) where they can draw precious trace minerals from soil that has not been depleted by modern agricultural practices.
Body Weight |
Loading Daily Dose (3 weeks) |
Maintenance Daily Dose |
First Bottle (days) |
Maintenance (days) |
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Up to 33lb | 2 scoops | 1 scoop | 39 | 60 |
33 to 66lb | 4 scoops | 2 scoops | 15 | 30 |
Over 66lb | 6 scoops | 3 scoops | 10 | 20 |
Body Weight |
Loading Daily Dose (3 weeks) |
Maintenance Daily Dose |
First Bottle (days) |
Maintenance (days) |
---|---|---|---|---|
Up to 33lb | 2 scoops | 1 scoop | 179 | 200 |
33lb to 66lb | 4 scoops | 2 scoops | 79 | 100 |
Over 66lb | 6 scoops | 3 scoops | 46 | 76 |
For dogs weighing less than 7.5kg (16.5lb)
Feeding the recommended dose for dogs weighing up to 15kg may not be necessary.Logic suggests you can halve the dose for dogs up to 7.5kg and expect the same results. We recommend administering the full loading dose if possible until results are noticed and then slowly reduce the dose until a balance between cost and effectiveness is achieved.
NOTE: The more Rose-Hip Vital® Canine your dog eats, the more effective it will be. The appropriate dose might also depend on whether Rose-Hip Vital® Canine is being used to reduce joint pain/inflammation or for prevention of joint issues/wellbeing.
Tips for fussy eaters
If you already know your dog is a fussy eater, we suggest you gradually introduce Rose-Hip Vital Canine. Start with a small pinch of powder and slowly increase to the recommended dose over time. Other tips to get your fussy dog to eat Rose-Hip Vital Canine include mixing it with wet food, mince, sardines, tuna, yoghurt, cottage cheese, milk, raw egg, butter or stock.
For dogs with a history of stomach sensitivity
Introduce Rose-Hip Vital Canine very slowly. Start with a small pinch of powder and gradually increase once tolerance has been established.
Distributed by Rose-Hip Vital Pty Ltd, Rose-Hip Vital® Canine was first launched into the Australian market in September 2012 Following an intensive APVMA application process (Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority) lasting more than 3 years. Legislative changes in 2015 excluded END category products from APVMA registration. Rose-Hip Vital Canine falls into this END category classification which explains why we no longer have any reference to the APVMA on the product label. A detailed explanation of the legislative changes and END category products can be found here.
The boutique Australian owned family business located in Chatswood, New South Wales, first imported Rose-Hip Vital® for human consumption in 2002. Committed to supporting quality of life for people, dogs and horses, Rose-Hip Vital Pty Ltd deliver on their promise by providing only 100% pure and natural products made from patented rosehip powder imported from Denmark.
Hyben Vital ApS, the manufacturer of Rose-Hip Vital®, is also a family-owned business based on the Danish Island of Langeland. In the early 1980′s, a Danish Osteoarthritis sufferer, Erik ‘Farmer’ Hansen was dissatisfied with other forms of therapy. He was recommended to try rosehip marmalade, and impressed with the symptomatic relief, farmer Hansen refined the art of extracting and drying rosehips to produce a more potent extract.
Small scale production and distribution of dried rosehip powder began – and letters of appreciation from thousands of satisfied customers soon followed. What started on a few acres in the early 1980’s has grown into over 200 hectares with some 40 professional farmers in Denmark growing Rosehip full-time to keep up with the demand.
In 1995, Hansen’s son delivered some of the 5000 letters of recommendation his father received to an inflammation specialist based at Fredricksberg Hospital, University of Copenhagen in Denmark. Upon reviewing the feedback, in-vitro studies were instigated to assess the validity of the reported success at a formal scientific level, bringing impressive results supporting the high effectiveness of the rosehip preparation.
Thanks to many years of intensive research and development, the active ingredients in the rosehip have since been identified, and the unique manufacturing methods used by Hyben Vitals ApS have been patented worldwide.