Combo Success Stories

Dear Springtime,

I hope that you had a good festive season and whisking you a lovely year ahead. It is time for some updates which I'll hope that you'll be happy. Franky has been doing good and is always improving with Stress Free Calmplex^®. Jake On the other is doing a fine job!

3 months ago he couldn't walk, climb on stairs, and couldn't stand on his 4 paws for more than a minute. His back legs were very weak that he his body would just drop down on the floor. We had to skip going out with him as he couldn't make it at all. And in a field he wasn't able to step on, as as soon he stepped on a soft surface he wouldn't have enough force to move his hind legs. I had to lift him up the stairs too for weeks as he couldn't do so alone! Now Jake after 3 months of [the Combo] is able to walk, climb the stairs all by himself, walk on soil, doing the walks again, stand on his 4 paws as much as he likes, and he even runs in his own way ! Bless him he just turned 11years in the 3rd January.

We really recommended your products, we are over the moon to see our boys having a better life.

Thank you attached you have a video of Jake of yesterday when I took him for a stroll.

Diane, Malta

Jake going for a stroll!

Dear Springtime,

How can I thank you for your great products? I started my first Dachshund on Fresh Factors, Joint Health Chewables and Bug Off Garlic Chewablesfor fleas. She lived a long, healthy life thanks to your products. My current Dachshund, Noopy, will be 8-years-old soon, and she has had many health issues, but I truly believe she is as well as she is today because of these same products as well!

Because of my wonderful dogs' health, I thought I'd try Tonic Blend for myself. What can I say? I feel so much better, both mentally and physically. I know that I am taking a product that is healthy for me without all those artificial fillers they put in other vitamins. Thank you so much for giving me and my dogs such a great quality of life!

Dee Knabel, Illinois

Dear Springtime,

I wanted to provide some feedback. About 6 weeks ago, I ordered your Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) for our 11 year old greyhound, Bella, whom we have had for 6 years.

In that time, she has always had bald thighs; maybe a little fringe of fuzz in the winter but nothing more. Now, after approximately five weeks on Fresh Factors, Bella's hair is completely grown in on her thighs and is soft as can be.

The Joint Health Chewables has also made a big difference. She was on another supplement previously and we didn't feel that it was making much of a difference. Now Bella has healthy energy and is obviously feeling better - even our regular dog-sitter asked what had changed because she was much more bouncy and energetic.

We recently brought home a second greyhound, Kirby, who had only been off the track for 6 weeks. He came to us with red, scabby patches on his chest and thighs and dry skin. In less than two weeks after starting Fresh Factors, Kirby's skin is now soft and healthy and he has stopped scratching at himself.

We are hooked! Thanks.

Sara Davis, Connecticut

Dear Springtime,

Once again, you saved my beloved pet. My first Dachshund, Noopy, lived a long, healthy life because of the Combo. After a few medical issues, your products enhanced her well-being and allowed her many more years to be with me.

Now, three weeks after back surgery, my second Dachshund, Noops, has improved above and beyond our hopes. You have no idea what this means to me! Noops, my beloved friend and companion will be on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) forever. Also, she has taken the Bug Off Garlic Chewables every day since she was a puppy for fleas. We have no fleas!

Thank you for your life-saving products!



Dee Knabel, Illinois

Dear Springtime,

Just wanted to tell you that my vet marvels at how healthy and active my 15 year-old dog is. I got Puffy from a Rescue when he was 8 years old. I immediately started him on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) (I had also used those products on previous dogs) and the results of his annual physical actually improved the following year.

Thanks again,
Donna Phillips, Vermont

Dear Springtime,

Okay, it is time to write my story. I should have written a while ago because my dog has done so well with your products! This is Hugo, my 6 year old, 125 lb. American Bulldog.

Shortly after he turned 4 years old he tore knee cartilage in the dog park. I took him to the vet where he was x-rayed and put on a strong anti-inflammatory. The vet recommended a $3,000.00 operation with no guarantees. Huh? What does that mean? It means that he may have to stay on the drugs after the operation for a long period of time. Wow! I was in shock. This dog was hobbled, couldn't walk, wouldn't eat. I wasn't sure what I should do. The price of the operation, the on-going drugs, the liver tests, the post-operative care for a dog of that size? I even had thoughts of putting him down! It was very sad.

Anyway, I declined the operation, used up the medication I had, and took it real easy for a while. Then I started your Springtime products! Day after day, week after week, he just kept getting better and better! And now, and for a very long time, he's been just fine! No operation, no drugs!

He runs around, goes for long walks, jumps up on the couch, rolls on his back kicking all four legs in the air – he does everything a dig should be doing! His fur is so soft and he never scratches or chews himself! Everything seems to work so well together. We give him the Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) and Omega 3-6-9 pretty much every day. We also give him the Bug Off Garlic chews – great stuff! No fleas or ticks! We will give him the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables every once in a while. We just started him on the Spirulina Wafers for general wellness and that seems to work great as well.

It has been almost two years now and Hugo is very happy and healthy. I'm a believer! Thank you so much!

Tom Salerno, Rhode Island

Dear Springtime,

I have a 7 year old German Shepherd female, Bailey. Back in February she was running around with her brother on the ice and did something to her back or hind leg. She was in so much pain she wouldn't go off our deck, didn't want to leave the house, and we had to walk her to a "safe spot" on a leash to get her to go to the bathroom at 5 AM every morning (in the middle of winter in New Hampshire!).

My brother and sister-in-law told us about Springtime and how it helped their Golden Retriever. After many vet bills and researching dog physical therapy, chiropractors (hip dysplasia and all the costs associated with that), I figured it would not hurt to try these supplements first. Boy, am I glad I did! Bailey is now back to her old self - chasing birds, playing with her "humans" (my two teenage boys) and feeling great. These are also the ONLY vitamins or supplements we can give her that she actually likes and takes willingly. The Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) is a great investment for any dog owner. I only wish I'd heard about them sooner. I love that they are all natural and helped bring our girl back to life again! Thanks!

Shanon Sterrett and Ken Goodell, New Hampshire

Dear Springtime,

I was doing a Greyhound adoption meet and greet last weekend and overheard a dog trainer talking to a couple who had a young German Shepherd. She was telling them to get some supplements to keep their dogs' joints healthy. I waited for the couple to walk out of the class and told them to check out the Joint Health Chewables from Springtime. I know a number of greyhound parents who have their hounds on it and they do very well. My Greyhound, Peace, just turned 12 yesterday. She ran 177 races and had two litters of puppies. She doesn't act stiff when she gets out, no limping or joint discomfort. She has been on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) for the last 3 years. I recommend your products to all the new adopters.

Thanks again,
Janice, "Luka," and "Peace" Brinegar, illinois

Dear Springtime,

This is Wulfie. He has been on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) since six weeks old. He is now seven!

Best Regards,
Marcel Satalic, Indiana

Dear Springtime,

We have been providing our three Greyhounds (Lucy, Ricky and Madonna) with Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) for about four years now. It is remarkable to us just how healthy they are. Ricky, at age 11 1/2, would whimper each time he would rise from his bed. Since taking your products, we have not heard a sound. Lucy, at age 10 1/2, to this day runs around our house daily and effortlessly without issue. But lastly, our Madonna at age 14 and 9 months, even though she is deaf, blind in one eye and her rear legs have weakened due to age, still jumps on and off our deck six times a day. We take very good care of our Greyhounds, but truly believe that the Combo has contributed in a positive way to their longevity.

Any chance we get, we tell our dog families of your wonderful products!

Cathe, Dennis, "Lucy, Ricky and Madonna" Farkas, Ohio

Dear Springtime,

I have a 12 month old Havanese puppy named Mikey who had a growth plate injury at around three months of age. He became quite lame and after several trips to the vet he was x-rayed and it was discovered that due to the growth plate injury, his ulna stopped growing while his radius bone continued to grow thus causing him to have a crooked leg and a severe limp. After two months of being on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) he no longer limps and is a very active happy dog. It is truly a miracle. Thank you, Springtime.

Virginia Anoli, Massachusetts

Dear Springtime,

This is Jean with Boomer who was once in your catalog... Boomer is now five and still has his leg that we were told he was going to lose from joint issues in the elbow by the age of two. He is getting a little limpy as he is out Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables. Also, he has been playing with the puppies. They jump on his back and chew his ears and bite his tail. The big 'ole, love bucket Vermonster just whimpers and wags his tail.

The reason why Boomer looks so forlorn in the photo with the ball is that he knows Ollie, his Mom, and Diggity Doo Dog (the puppies' mom) are hot on his tail after his ball!

Truly,
Jean Wolinsky, Vermont

Dear Springtime,

After using Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables on my first Dachshund, Noopy, for 15 ½ years, I was impressed how long she lived and how healthy she was! When we got our new baby Dachshund, she needed surgery on her knee and hip, which the doctor literally re-broke and put back with a plate and screws. So I put our new "Noopy" on the same products. It has now been two weeks since the cast is off and she's running around like normal! I know the Fresh Factorsand the Joint Health Chewables are supporting her natural healing! Thank you!

Dee Knabel, Illinois

Dear Springtime,

I have two nine year old Border Collies (littermates), Ben and Flurry, my kids with fur and the loves of my life! Two and a half years ago, Ben started having trouble with his leg. I just thought we were playing too hard, but as it turned out he had an ACL injury (stifle). The vet said surgery; my pocketbook said "no." I found a doctor who made a brace and that worked just fine.

Fast forward two years later. Ben has lost weight and his brace is too big and cuts into his skin; at the same time I run across your ad while surfing the internet. On the testimonials alone, I order Joint Health Chewables and get Fresh Factors free. Less than two weeks have gone by and the change in both my dogs is shockingly amazing! We went mushrooming for about four hours yesterday and only found both dogs were tired but no stiffness at all. When we woke up this morning I thought for sure Ben would at least be lame, but NOTHING! I honestly can't believe it. I've called most everyone I know today to brag about this product. Also, Ben has had an itchy torso for almost a year and that has seemed to disappear... and we're right in the middle of allergy season! As with most of us our pets are just as important as any other family member. You not only provide us with products that bring results but you make it affordable and use quality ingredients.

Thank you Springtime! It's nice to know we can all play hard and still walk the next day! My next purchase will be for me!

Warmest regards,
Amy LaForest-Thomas, Michigan

Dear Springtime,

Attached is a picture of Chowder, a Sheltie that I adopted almost three years ago. He is eight or nine years old. In January of this year, Chowder got up one morning and was very lame on his front left leg, with a badly swollen wrist. He could not walk without crying out in pain.

I took him to the vet who found that he had two tick-borne diseases. We treated him with a month's worth of anti-inflammatory and antibiotics. Unfortunately, about 10 days after we stopped the medication, he was again lame on the same left front leg.

X-rays determined that not only was his wrist swollen, but that he also had an issue in the left shoulder. He went back on the anti-inflammatory for about 10 days, but once again he came up lame soon after finishing it.

Our vet then decided to put him on the anti-inflammatory for six months to determine if we could stave off surgery.

Soon after, I took Chowder to be groomed and the groomer told me about Springtime's Joint Health Chewables. I immediately ordered two bottles (together with two bottles of Fresh Factors). After Chowder finished the first bottle of Joint Health Chewables (in 45 days as I was doubling the dose), I took him off the anti-inflammatory to see what would happen. That was close to three weeks ago and the limp has NOT returned.

I'm thrilled and so is our vet, who only very reluctantly ordered the six months of anti-inflammatory for Chowder. Chowder, however, is not thrilled, because now he has to go for a walk every day. We have some more weight to get off of him so he's back to walking again. (Chowder weighed approximately 55 lbs. when I got him and he's now down to about 40 lbs., with 5 more to be taken off.)

Thanks for this great product.
Susan Richart, New Jersey

Dear Springtime,

I give Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewablesto my Dachshund and my Sheltie. My Standard Wirehaired took it all her life! I love the shiny coats, clear eyes and the activity levels. My Sheltie never limps and she does have joint issues. I recently took care of a black German Shepherd named Gretchen with many skin and ear problems (swelling, itching, and redness). I immediately put her on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (three of each per day) and now she is so vibrant. Her dull, lifeless coat and hair loss have disappeared. I swear by your products.

Wanda Brown, Arizona

Dear Springtime,

I want to thank you for creating such amazing products. My dog Oscar is a four year old Bullmastiff that suffered an injury in January of this year to his knee while playing with a friend outside in the ice and snow. A friend of mine suggested putting him on the Joint Health Chewables, which I did. He has been on it since February and we also put him on Fresh Factors since May. I also took him to a specialist who recommended that we put him on an all natural alfalfa supplement and fish oil to help his joints and ease his pain.

At the time of his first vet visit, the vet believed that Oscar had torn his ACL and might need surgery. But we decided to wait and see how the supplements did. At his last vet visit, the doctor believes that Oscar healed himself and his knee is better. Oscar Fresh Factors, Joint Health Chewables) for as long as they are helping him!

Wendy Hickok, Ohio

Dear Springtime,

I always give out a supply of Joint Health Chewables and Fresh Factorssamples (plus a catalog) to folks who share their dog stories with me and their results are joyfully inspiring!

Enclosed are photos of Boots, our thirteen year old "Springtime Champion," Lady, his three year old sidekick (also loves her Joint Health Chewables) and me (Joint Health Capsules, Spirulina Tablets, etc.). My husband, too, is a fan. We have a professional paleontological services business putting dinosaur skeletons together for museums, movies, etc. Currently, we are prepping and display mounting an 80 foot Sauropod named Apollo in our 1895 barn/dino hall and workshop, so we must stay strong and healthy. Springtime is our very best supplement program and we all thank you for your consistent attention to quality, service and that very real aspect of personal interaction.

Yours in health,
April James, Pennsylvania

Dear Springtime,

These are my two boys, two year old Coal, the one with the red collar, and five year old Scout, the one with the blue collar. I have used Springtime for years and am always totally excited to see how it affects each pet I have used it on, whether it be dogs or horses. Coal is a growing boy and I have had him since he was a Christmas gift when he was five weeks old. I tell folks that I was a naughty girl and got a lump of COAL in my sock, but it was the best lump of COAL ever! He has been on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables from the start and is doing absolutely wonderful. Being a growing boy, I know he really needs these two products.

Scout is a totally amazing story! I rescued him last September from a growing family that didn't want him anymore. I have to say that he wasn't one of those horror stories of abuse, but he does have a story.

I saw his picture up on the bulletin board at our veterinarian's. It just said, "Must find a new home due to a growing family and no time for Scout." After deciding that Coal needed a friend and I could handle four more muddy paws and another dog that sheds I went to check him out. He was tied out front of the house on a chain playing with a tennis ball all by himself. The family was totally ignoring him and it broke my heart. He had such a sweet face and great personality, so into the truck he went, off to his new home.

I could immediately tell that he was having problems with his back end because he couldn't walk straight or go up stairs without whining. He couldn't play ball for more than a few minutes and I could tell he wanted to keep up with Coal, but he hurt so bad.

The first thing was to get him into an AVCA certified animal chiropractor. Scout had some major issues that are finally getting worked out after seeing Dr. Shanie every two to three weeks. I also started him on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables. It has been five months now and WOW! Scout is a totally different dog. He hates to have to come in from playing ball, swimming or following me when I ride my horse, or when he is playing tag with Coal, or after a snow fall, playing in the drifts! He is so excited when I say we are going out or for a run. It is as though he just can't seem to get enough of fun without pain! I know that if it wasn't for Springtime, Scout wouldn't have come as far as he has in such a short amount of time. Between animal chiropractic, a good feeding program, exercise, and Springtime, Scout now has a dog's life.

Rhonda Cook, Illinois

Dear Springtime,

I have been using your products Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables for all of my five dogs. One of my dogs is 14 years old. She is part Pit Bull and part Lab and has joint problems. I also have a 13 year old Pit Bull, Deebo, that was diagnosed with a torn ACL, no surgery or meds needed with both of your products. I have been using these products for about a year and my dogs are doing well. They get around without limping or needing pain meds. Keep up the good work!

Mildred Cuevas, New Jersey

Dear Springtime,

I have given Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables to my Bassett Hound, Daisy, for years. Recently though, I doubled the dosage, and now she can get back up on the couch. She is seven and a half and has back problems, but with Fresh Factorsand Joint Health Chewablesshe is much better.

Shyla Goffena, Ohio

Dear Springtime,

We have been using your products since 2007. We first used the Bug Off Garlic Chewablesto hopefully keep the flies from bothering our horses. It has helped considerably. Then we decided to try Joint Health Chewables and Fresh Factors for Shyla. She is our 10 year old Keeshond that sometimes had a slight limp when getting up, but the main reason to get supplements was she had some tremors in her left rear leg after a mile or more walk. We also give her the Bug Off Garlic Chewables during tick season. We are really happy with the results; she has no tremors and no limp. Enclosed is a picture of Shyla in the snow this past spring. We will continue buying your products.

Ron and Rose Kilmer, Wisconsin

Dear Springtime,

The vet says it's amazing to see a German Shepherd live as old as Lady. She's going on 16 and is very agile. She climbs into the car with no help. We give her Joint Health Chewables and Fresh Factors twice a day with her food. She prances happily whenever she sees we're going for a "run" in the woods. She does literally run and run up some pretty steep hills too, here in west central Wisconsin where we live.

Margi Meis, Wisconsin

Dear Springtime,

I started giving my dog, Duffy, Joint Health Chewables after he tore his ACL a few years ago. He was doing really well on it. But, a few weeks ago he started limping really badly, could hardly walk or make it up the steps. I sent for your Fresh Factors and added that to the Joint Health Chewables. I also increased the dosage. It's amazing how in a couple of weeks he isn't limping and he gets up the stairs with no problems. He is nine and a half years old and he's acting like a puppy again. I am telling everyone about your products and how amazing they are. Duffy will be on them for the rest of his life, which I hope will be a long one. Thank you so much for your great products.

Connie Rizzotti, Connecticut