Standard Process Feline Immune Support

The following information is a summary and review based on Dr. Candy’s professional experience and recommendations. Any summary or statement has not been provided nor influenced by the manufacturer.

Feline Immune System Support is one of the most common supplements I use. Your cat’s immune system is constantly fighting the battle to keep your fur-kid healthy. The immune system has to surveil every cell in your cat’s body. It continuously looks for foreign invaders to keep away sickness.

The immune system has a lot of responsibilities. Another responsibility is to check all of the cells and make sure that they were constructed appropriately and that there are no errors. These errors can turn into cancer and it is your cat’s immune system’s job to destroy these possible pre-cancer cells.

In addition to searching for bacteria, viruses, fungi, and pre-cancers, the immune system plays a large role in the detoxification process. This “detox program” is constantly rolling. The immune system looks for toxic chemicals and other dangerous substances before they damage your cat’s body. In our modern world, our detoxification pathways are working harder than ever.

Your cat’s body is under constant attack from toxic chemicals in our water like chlorine and fluoride. It also battles all of the toxins present in the food supply chain. These food-borne substances could be threats like bacteria, foreign proteins, heavy metals (i.e.: lead, mercury, aluminum), and a wide variety of chemicals and processing byproducts. On top of that, we add the extra burden of pesticides, artificial fertilizers, and herbicides like glyphosates (i.e.: Round Up).

If that wasn’t enough, conventional medical “health” programs dump a slew of vaccines, parasitical drugs, anti-inflammatories, immunosuppressants, antibiotics, blood transfusions, and synthetic “vitamins” into our cats.

I can’t blame the immune system for getting depleted, bogged down, and beat up. All of this work can push the whole body out of balance. When the immune system is out of balance it can lead to allergies, side effects, cancer, and autoimmune disease. When we think about the big picture and how our world is changing, it’s no wonder that our cats’ immune systems need support.

Large Cat Population Groups that Need Immune System Support Supplements:

Pets that have received multiple antibiotics
Drink city water
Exposed to contagious disease
Autoimmune diseases (see below)
Have/had cancer
Long-term administration of medications
Abused
Stressed
Older animals
On immune suppressants
Receive multiple vaccines
Battle dental disease
Eat a commercially prepared diet
Surgeries
Transported long distances
Come from large breeding facilities
Receive flea/tick meds
Receive heartworm prevention
Pets with allergies
Chronic infections

Examples of autoimmune diseases:

Atopy
Inflammatory bowel disease
Lupus
Pannus
Pemphigus
Diabetes
Hyperthyroidism
Degenerative myelopathy
Arthritis
Chronic infections

Common Signs that Your Cat May Benefit from Canine Immune System Support:

Frequent itchiness
Excessive shedding
Recurrent UTI’s
Bad breath
Skin infections
Chronic ear infections
Weight loss or thin tendency
Frequent vomiting
Unhealthy stools
Intermittent appetite
Eating grass or dirt
Poop eating
Bad gas

standard process immune support for cats

Standard Process Feline Immune System Support works with your cat’s current immune system. The support supplement contains important nutrients from animal tissues, organ meats, glandular products, superfoods, amino acids, plant materials, and proven herbs. Standard Process Feline Immune System Support neither stimulates nor suppresses your cat’s current immune system. Rather, it modulates the complex system, keeping it balanced. This supplement uses whole-food-based nutrition to optimize and heal the various components.

I have been using Standard Process Feline Immune Support for many years and the results have been amazing! I see positive results in cases that range from sick rescue kittens all the way to old cats with cancer. I can’t think of any case that did not see positive results. In the right situation, you may see results within a few days! You will see a healthier pet. They will be brighter, more active, more comfortable, stronger, and HAPPIER.

Within my own home, I have used Standard Process Feline Immune System Support in the following ways:

Sick Kitten

Signalment: A 5-week-old kitten that was dumped at a shelter, weaned early, fed poorly, housed densely, with a raging upper respiratory infection that displayed as congestion, poor appetite, and eye discharge that caused swelling to the eyelids and face, and seals both eyes shut. Multiple intestinal parasites are present, and the kitten had a topical ringworm infection.
Response: Reduced swelling, improved breathing, and more energy within 36 hours.

Young cat with stomatitis

Signalment: Extremely red and puffy gingival tissue, thickened gums that bleed easily, inflamed around entire 360 degrees of all teeth, thick saliva, “rotten” bad breath, smell carried on breath and transferred to coat (due to grooming).
Response: Improvement of gingivitis over the next 2 weeks and disappearance of foul odor.

*It is important to note that in each of these examples, Standard Process Canine Immune Support was not the only treatment performed. It was just an integral part of Dr. Candy’s treatment plan.

Standard Process Feline Immune System Support Suggested Uses:

Pre and post-surgery
Traveling/Show pets
Rescue/Shelter pets
Allergies
Autoimmune conditions
Cancer
Pets on immunosuppressants (ex: Steroids, Apoquel, and Cytopoint)
Chronic infections
Feline leukemia/FIV

Standard Process Feline Immune Support Ingredients: Bovine liver, nutritional yeast, rice (bran), bovine spleen PMG™ extract, bovine thymus PMG™ extract, organic carrot (root), bovine kidney, bovine thymus Cytosol™ extract, bovine pancreas Cytosol™ extract, bovine spleen, ovine spleen, organic dried pea (vine) juice, eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus), organic dried buckwheat (aerial parts) juice, organic buckwheat (seed), porcine duodenum, black currant juice, porcine jejunum, bovine adrenal Cytosol™ extract, veal bone PMG™ extract, defatted wheat (germ), oat flour, calcium lactate, purified bovine bile salts, organic Spanish black radish (root), ribonucleic acid, bovine adrenal PMG™ extract, organic reishi mushroom powder, organic shiitake mushroom powder, ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), Spanish moss (Tillandsia usneoides), zinc rice chelate, kelp, and black currant (seed) oil.

Individual Ingredient Benefits of Standard Process Immune System Support

Bovine Liver	Boosts the health of liver cells, improves detoxification pathways, contains great levels of iron, magnesium, and phosphorus, and provides vitamin A complex, antioxidants, and vitamin B complex.
Nutritional Yeast	Provides whole vitamin B complex, a source of chromium, zinc for immune system boost, enzymes for energy, magnesium for stress hormone balance, and manganese for healthy connective tissue (especially tendons and ligaments).
Bovine and Ovine Spleen	Provides cellular materials to create red blood cells and important immune system white blood cells. Supports circulation and boosts the immune system.
Rice Bran	Provides whole vitamin B complex important for energy production. Provides healthy fats to stabilize blood pressure, and vitamin E and other antioxidants.
Flaxseed Oil	Provides Omega 3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation naturally, balances poor nutrition, protects nerve cells, reduces anxiety, normalizes digestion speed, and is a potential natural cancer treatment and prevention.
Bovine Spleen PMG™ Extract	Supports spleen tissue, which filters blood and produces immune system white blood cell components. It can reduce autoimmune attacks.
Bovine Thymus PMG™ Extract	Supports your pet’s thymus (a critical immune system organ located near the throat) and provides healing and support (especially after chronic immune system stressors).
Carrot	Provides vitamin A complex in a natural form, and contains multiple antioxidants which heal multiple body tissues, including the brain.
Bovine Kidney	It helps repair kidney cells to maintain renal function. Improves detoxification pathways.
Bovine Thymus Cytosol™ Extract	Provides cellular pieces (such as proteins and enzymes) to boost the function of the thymus gland.
Buckwheat Leaf Juice & Seed	A source of an extremely wide spectrum of vitamins and minerals (including manganese, magnesium phosphorous, copper, zinc, iron, selenium, and vitamin B complex), and multiple antioxidants (such as rutin, which strengthens arteries, veins, and capillaries).
Bovine Pancreas Cytosol™ Extract	It repairs the pancreas. It prevents inflammation and supports optimal digestion, which helps compromised pets digest and absorb the nutrients from their food.
Pea Vine Juice	A natural anti-inflammatory, especially in your pet’s heart and blood vessels, and a dense source of whole vitamin E complex.
*Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)*	Reduces dangerous oxygen free radicals, decreases inflammation, improves cellular machinery function, boosts the immune system, an anti-viral, and balances stress hormones.
Porcine Jejunum	Improves digestion, protects mucous membranes, decreases pancreas inflammation, and heals the gastrointestinal tract.
Black Currant Juice	A huge supply of antioxidants, including some forms that can cross the blood-brain barrier. A dense source of vitamin C complex. It enhances the immune system and is anti-bacterial and anti-viral. Research has shown it slows the growth of cancer.
Bovine Adrenal Cytosol™ Extract	Provides whole vitamin C complexes, improves the efficiency of cellular energy production, and balances stress hormones.
Veal Bone PMG™ Extract	Supports bone marrow health and improves the production of red and white blood cells. Supports healthy collagen production, as well as repair of other connective tissues. It helps power the infection-fighting white blood cells called neutrophils.
Oat Flour	Source of vitamin A complex (an important fat-soluble vitamin) and protects blood vessels. Contains both soluble and insoluble fiber, lowers cholesterol, and balances blood sugar.
Calcium Lactate	A bioavailable source of calcium. It improves the performance of many white blood cells, prevents secondary infections, balances electrolytes, and strengthens heartbeats.
Purified Bovine Bile Salts	Stimulates the liver’s secretion of bile, which optimizes digestion. Improves nutrient availability and nutrient absorption. Balances pH in your pet’s intestines.
Defatted Wheat Germ	Packed with nutrition. The fat portion is removed, which can compromise product freshness and shelf life. It acts as a powerful antioxidant, it’s dense in vitamin E, and balances blood sugar. It contains essential minerals (such as selenium, manganese, phosphorus, and magnesium), protects heart health, and stabilizes blood pressure. It provides vitamin B complex and could aid in the prevention and treatment of cancer – especially colon cancer.
Mushroom Powder	Packed with antioxidants and provides whole vitamin C complexes. It contains tyrosinase, which speeds up wound healing. It protects your pet’s eyes and potentially prevents skin cancer.
Spanish Black Radish	Supports detoxification pathways, especially in the liver. It lowers blood pressure, purifies the gallbladder, and provides Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs).
Ribonucleic Acid	Supports healthy tissue regeneration, provides general circulation support, and directly improves microcirculation.
Bovine Adrenal PMG™ Extract	Contributes much-needed whole vitamin C complexes. It improves the efficiency of cellular energy production and balances stress hormones.
Spanish Moss (Tillandsia usneoides)	This contains tons of naturally occurring minerals and most of the entire B vitamin complex. The chlorophyll speeds up tissue healing and body detox. It has over 6 types of antioxidants, lowers blood sugar levels, and potentially decreases secondary effects of diabetes.
*Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera)*	This has been used for over 2,500 years to help boost the immune system. It balances metabolism. It has anti-anxiety, anti-depressant, and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a natural stress reliever, balances stress hormones, and lowers cortisol.
Zinc Liver Chelate	This naturally boosts the immune system and improves skin health and repair. It promotes normal digestion and acts as an antioxidant. It is also anti-viral and balances hormones.
Kelp	A good source of iodine necessary for thyroid hormone production. It reduces the risk of cancer, balances blood sugar, and reduces systemic inflammation.
Black Currant Seed Oil	This contains water-soluble and fat-soluble vitamins and tons of beneficial antioxidants. It contains vitamin C complex and boosts the immune system. It helps as an anti-bacterial and anti-viral substance and also contributes Omega-6 fatty acids.

Feline Immune Support Complementary Supplements:

Important Mineral Measurements:

Calcium 2.5 mg / 1/2 teaspoon
Sodium 25 mg / 1/2 teaspoon
Magnesium 700 mcg / 1/2 teaspoon
Zinc 480 mcg / 1/2 teaspoon

Supplement Dosing Chart:

1-10 lbs	1/8 teaspoon once per day
11-20 lbs	1/8 teaspoon twice per day
21-40 lbs	¼ teaspoon twice per day
41-60 lbs	½ teaspoon twice per day
61-80 lbs	¾ teaspoon twice per day
> 80 lbs	1 teaspoon twice per day

Important Supplement Information:

These supplements should all be given twice a day.
Most clients sprinkle it on their pet’s food.
Because these supplements are made from whole foods, and not chemicals, doses are highly palatable. In fact, it often seems like animals instinctively know what their body needs and gobble it up quickly.

When beginning supplementation, I recommend the following taper-up process. This is only because these ingredients are so nutrient-dense. We can decrease your pet’s adjustment period, which may result in a soft stool. This adjustment phase is generally 1-2 days long and normal consistency of stool will return to normal without treatment.

WEEK 1 1/8 teaspoon
WEEK 2 ¼ teaspoon
WEEK 3 ½ teaspoon
WEEK 4 1 teaspoon

Once you get to your pet’s maintenance dose, based on the dosage chart, continue at this dose.

For example: If your pet weighs 35 lbs –

WEEK 1 1/8 teaspoon
WEEK 2 ¼ teaspoon
WEEK 3 Stay at ¼ teaspoon as a maintenance therapeutic dose

Supplement Size Variations

Size	Product ID#	Price
30g	A1600	$18.15
110g	A1650	$56.10
90 tabs	A5305	$35.20

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A Note From the Manufacturer:

“The immune system is a complex array of cells that are found throughout the body. Collectively, immune cells are designed to function in conjunction with other immune cells to provide a defense against invasion of microorganisms. However, it should also be recognized that the defensive role of the skin and mucous membrane is to provide the first layer of protection. Adequate function of the membrane barrier can prevent invasion of microorganisms. Immune support is designed to utilize the immune cell and membrane barrier supportive effects of a variety of whole food nutrients, tissue factors, and botanical ingredients. Patients who have acute immune demands or immune systems that are under chronic stress will benefit from this product.

The immune system is one of the most important systems in your pet’s body. When working normally, it helps them live a happy and healthy life. They can hunt, play, or run laps throughout the house. But what if their immune system is compromised? Immune Support provides vitamins, minerals, organ and tissue extracts, and botanicals not normally found in your pet’s diet. These nutrients in Immune Support, known as functional foods, have been shown to contain a wide range of trace nutrients that benefit specific organs and tissues.”

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