Joint Support Success Stories

For the past three months, I've been giving my 20 lb, Shi/Poo named Lilybug, Joint Health Chewables. Before giving them to her, she was listless, could hardly jump the threshold to get into the house and would only walk (haltingly) a short distance into the yard. Taking her on a half mile walk, I considered carrying her part of the way, but she was too heavy for me. Now she bounds out the door, explores all of our acre yard. She lets us know when she wants to go out. She doesn't tire on our walk. She is a different dog to hubby and me. Her personality is more loving and active.
We are seniors and rescued her from a puppy mill where she was in a pen with 70 other dogs. I'm sure that's where she obtained her joint pain. She will be seven years old in April. I am so happy I tried the Joint Health Chewables. It's a joy to see her play and run around the yard.
Penny Skyrud, Wisconsin

We have been giving the Joint Health Chewables and Fresh Factors to our 11 year old Boxer, Ali, who had ACL problems. And now, you would never know she had any leg problems at all. She has a heart condition that prevented surgery. I credit your products with her recovery.
Thank you, Kathy Gintz, Ohio

Mountains.
To my amazement, my 10 year-old lab Dandelion (who has had two ACL repairs) hikes up the Arizona mountains faster than I do! There was a time when she could hardly walk, but after taking your Joint Health Chewables and Fresh Factors, she had a remarkable turnaround. I got my walking and hiking partner back! We are so grateful and will never use any other products for our girl. Thank you so much.
Amy McMillan & "Dandy" too! Arizona

I have a 10 year old rescue dog, Suky, that has had surgery on her hind leg (torn ligament) and joint issues in all the other legs. She lost nearly all muscle mass on the surgery leg because she never fully continued to use it. I had to put a harness with a handle on her so I could assist her up and down the stairs. I wanted to try your product because you get more for your money! Maybe it's been a year now since she started Joint Health Chewables and both back legs have muscle mass back. She leaps and bounds like a puppy, and doesn't need to wear the assist harness anymore. She runs up and down stairs now, thank you!
Shawna Meier, Colorado

"The Joint Health Formula really helped relieve the stiffness and inflammation…"


My husband and I have been raising and working with sled dogs in interior Alaska for over 30 years. The card I sent was our Christmas card for 2010. That's Jacob on the cover with me. At eight years old, he's one of our younger dogs.
Our dogs are older now, as we are. We currently have 15 dogs, and most are 8-13 years old. We've been using Joint Health Formula for 10 years now. At the time, several of our dogs were having back problems. The Joint Health really helped support the stiffness and inflammation they were experiencing. We've used it ever since. We buy it 10 lbs. at a time and put two big scoops in their breakfast bucket. Your catalog markets the 10 lb size for horses, but it's an economical way to buy it for a dog team as well.
The "runs" with our younger dogs are more like "walks" these days and the distances we go are closer to five miles than the 50 mile days we did in past years. The Joint Health Formula really helps our dogs continue to enjoy this sport we all love so much. They still jump around like puppies when it is time to go.
Thank you,
Rebecca and Doug Bowers, Alaska

I buy Longevity for Nellie, who is about 7 1/2 years old. She was a victim of "hit and run" about five years ago and now is so full of joint pain! She and our other rescue, Foster (died 12/2/2008, at age 13), had run across the street when my hubby forgot to shut the gate. Nellie came when he called them to come back, but Foster just kept doing his thing. Nellie, being mostly Collie, ran back across the street to "herd" Foster back home and while running to get him, was hit by the car of two teenage boys, who decided to keep on going!
She is on a pain killer every day and this will continue the rest of her life. Prior to starting Longevity, she slept most of the day and had a very hard time getting up and laying down. She was also losing interest in eating. I had tried Nellie on your Combo, but she would not eat them and I already had so many other pills I had to force down her throat. I then tried theLongevity. Within two days, Nellie showed improvement! It's a miracle! I give her a heaping scoopful in both her daily meals. (It looks weird and smells kind of yukky, but I don't have to eat it and she will, so that's all that matters!) Nellie will now play some with Joey, our other rescue dog. Being that he is probably only three, he is still puppy enough to beg her to play all the time. Before she would not budge, but now will get up and play, several times a day! She will also try to run to keep up with him, which of course is her "dream!" She also has more interest in eating, which is a feat in itself, because she has never been a good eater.
Thanks again for your products!
JoAnna Blau, Wisconsin

Roscoe and Riana are my best friends and companions. Roscoe was rescued from the M.S.P.C.A. in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts when he was six months old. One year after, he needed cruciate surgery. After the long road to his recovery, I started mixing Longevity in his food. Not long after, I noticed how much improved and how much quicker and stronger his leg was. I believe this would not have been possible had I not known about Longevity (which my friend, Chris O'Leary, told me about).
One year later, Roscoe's other cruciate needed surgery. Again, Longevity to the rescue! After the physical therapy, Roscoe and Riana are running and playing (very rough, I might add) and enjoying life again!
Thanks again for helping me to help Roscoe and Riana be the strong, healthy members of my family that they are today.
Sincerely,
Jim Collie, Massachusetts

I have been using Longevity, Omega 3-6-9, and Bug Off Garlic Granules for dogs since last July. I have an overweight, but, oh, so loveable Lab named LilaBelle (yes, we live in the south). She eats the same amount as my male did (sadly, he passed away), but she's about 40 pounds too heavy. My male, Hershey, had perfect weight. Lila got down in her hips, she was limping and sometimes could not get up without help. I found your Longevity, and within two weeks, she had no noticeable problems! I am so thankful for you and your products!
Cheana Conrad, Arkansas


You can just imagine how thrilled I was to see my Boomer's picture in the catalog and on the website. Oh my, I posted it on my Facebook! I lost my boy two days after this Christmas. He was a remarkable 15 ½. He was just fine and during the night had a stroke from old age. You can't imagine how many of our friends said that now, every time they add their Longevity, they will think of Boomer. I was so broken hearted for so long, then after three months I put in an application with our local Golden Retriever Rescue and they called and asked if I would take two that couldn't be separated, and I said of course. So now I have Polly (7) and Annie (6) and put them on Longevity first thing. I just placed an order for my next shipment. I knew this would be difficult to write as I still go to pieces over him, but the girls have brought me new joy. I just want to take the opportunity to say thank you to you all. Now my Boomie is a legend in print.
Here is a picture of me and Polly and Annie. We were at a birthday party. As you can see, I had to have their coats taken down as they had years of mats and dirt embedded. Their new Longevity coats will be magnificent.
Warm regards,
Patty Cook, Nevada

My 13 year old Basset Hound, Chuckie, has improved greatly on Longevity. Your staff is so nice and helpful. I only hope my Chuckie will live a lot longer! Thanks so much for making such a great product!
Christine Fucile, Massachusetts

Awhile back when ordering I promised you a photo of Elisa, my beloved Maremma. A retired livestock guard dog who still keeps an eye on her small alpaca herd, Elisa will be 19 years old (that is not a typo) in November. Previously a dog who would refuse supplements (including any treat they were hidden in), Elisa has been a big fan of Springtime Inc. since we discovered you years ago. She enthusiastically eats Fresh Factors, and Bug Off Garlic Chewables, and she LOVES Longevity--eating it daily out of a separate dish she'll even carry around the house. While she may look sleepy in this recent photograph, and of course she naps often these days, Elisa can be surprisingly vigorous and even run through the woods when inspired. I didn't get Elisa until she was 6 years old and soon found myself wishing I'd have more time with her - and I hoped she was making the same wish about me. Now I know we're both very grateful to Springtime Inc. for helping make our wish come true.
Thank you so much,
Kathy Hill, New York

"Buddy's energy has come back, and he walks taller and straighter than he has in at least a year."

I ordered Longevity for my two dogs, both certified as animal assisted therapy dogs - I can't say enough about this product. Skye is a seven year old German Shepherd and Buddy is an eleven year old Golden Retriever who is a tripod (Buddy's back leg had to be amputated when he was less than a week old, as a child fell on it and his leg bones shattered). It is important for Buddy to keep his remaining back hip and his spine in good shape. Buddy's energy has come back and he walks taller and straighter than he has in at least a year. He and Skye are playing like pups. I have also now added your Omega 3-6-9 to my dogs' diets. Between Longevity and Omega 3-6-9, they are having their best year ever!
Bonnie Jamison, Ohio
*Photo courtesy of Emily's Photography, Springfield, Ohio

We have three Great Danes that we adopted from rescue organizations, 1 Rottie/Shepherd mix from the Humane Society (11 years ago) and a Dobe/Hound mix that was found on the side of the expressway when she was about six weeks old (8 years ago).
I started using Longevity probably about eight months ago. My 11 year old Rottie/Shepherd mix had not been able to sit for years due to it being so uncomfortable for his hips. Now, he sits with ease and does it quite a bit when he isn't nosing around the property or enjoying a game of chase with his brothers and sisters.
We adopted a three month old Great Dane pup from a rescue organization that rescued her from a horrific puppy mill situation. She had an abundance of scabs when we got her due to her previous living conditions and her coat was a mess. When she was about eight months old, she developed a case of juvenile demodicosis. It is a form of mange that pups will sometimes get because their immune system isn't fully developed and cannot fight them. The mites were destroying quarter size spots of her beautiful black coat that I worked so hard to improve when we adopted her. The vet told me that her immune system would eventually, hopefully, correct the problem. However, there was a chance that it could worsen. I started her on Longevity and was amazed at the results. Within four weeks, there was a huge improvement in her coat. You can't even see where the spots were. I strongly believe that the Longevity helped her immune system to balance.
I am a dog lover and have always been, especially of giant breeds. Your products have made my dogs happy and healthy and that is all I wish for. I just wanted to thank you for that.
Debbie Lococo, Ohio


My dog, Dottie, is 15 years old and I believe she owes her longevity to all of your products, especially Fresh Factors, Joint Health Chewables (she can still jump on the couch) and to the Longevity. My cat, Amber, aka "Jam," also takes Longevity as well as Joint Health Chewables. She is 13 years old. Jam likes the taste of your products. Your products have given them a quality of life and health that they would otherwise not have had!
Thank you,
Joyce Lowinger, Florida


I just wanted to write to you about how wonderful your products are. I have a 4 1/2 year old long coat German Shepherd, Falco, who was diagnosed with hip problems at around 2 1/2. … It devastated me to hear this news! Falco is my love, my best friend, my child. The vet recommended powerful joint supplements of which I started him on and it improved him greatly. He was fine for some time but then started sliding down hill so I switched supplements and tried many things. … Nothing seemed to make a great difference, and by the way, I feed a raw food diet. NO dry dog food in my house. Last winter Falco had a hard time getting in the back of my Tahoe, so I bought a ramp that he hated. He would get grumpy with our puppy, Nika, who was about 6 months old or so and wanted him to play rough. He knew he could not keep up with her. … I purchased the Longevity and Bug Off Garlic as we have horrible ticks. Within a few weeks Falco was much more active and running better in the yard. After a month, I really started to notice the difference as I doubled his dose. Now, several months later you would not know he has hip issues. We live on the lake and he runs on the beach and leaps up on the dock and over to the other side. He chases Nika in the yard and bullies her around while smiling, yes, smiling! It is truly amazing. Dogs with hip problems have no muscle in their hind legs, well, I tell you he does now!
Nika would not eat the Longevity so I started her on Fresh Factors. She had a problem with her coat. She had very coarse, brittle top coat on neck and back, and sores appeared all along her back and head. I had used a new bug repellent so probably the sores were from that, but the coat was terrible, even with the raw diet. She pretty much blew her whole coat, but now after two months on Fresh Factors her coat is soft and supple and shiny. I also have been giving the dogs salmon oil all along and switched recently to your Omega 3-6-9 softgels for them and myself! I think the three different oils in your product are superior to just one type, and it does not go rancid as oil can.
I am so very happy that you saved my boy, Falco, from having surgery. We were seriously considering it and I dreaded the ordeal and expense. So, when your catalog appeared I said "one more try" after reading the testimonials of other clients. Soooo glad I did! We love you, Springtime.
Cathy Tait, Maine

I have been using your products for several years now. I have used the Joint Health Formula and Bug Off Garlic for horses, Longevity and Bug Off Garlic Granules for dogs, and the Spirulina Tablets for myself. I have ridden and trained horses for over 15 years, and I recommend your products to all my clients. I also work with rescue dogs. I took in a 5 year old Bulldog mix that had behavioral issues and severe joint pain in his right hind leg. He also has food allergies. I knew Longevity was the answer, and now he runs around like a puppy and has no problems jumping or climbing stairs. I credit your amazing products for his successful outcome.
Trisha L. Wenzel, Wisconsin

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

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

I have used your Fresh Factors products for about a year now, and highly endorse them for my champion Bichon Frise dogs. One of the dogs, up until recently, has had repeated hot spots. She not only enjoys the tablets as "treats," she also has had clear skin for a number of months now, since using Fresh Factors. This has been outstanding - and what I consider a success for us. Thank you so much.
Susan Anneser, Connecticut

Here is a picture of Boomer taken September 2012 running on the beach! He turned 11 years old July 21, 2012. He still enjoys the beach very much and always comes running back out of the water! He gets six Fresh Factors a day, and has been on them for several years now, and as I have said before, he will always be on them!
He went for his six month checkup the first week of October. His vet gave him a clean bill of health and raved at what good condition he is in. He even went so fat to say that if I told him I had just adopted Boomer and told him that he was 11 years old, that he would not believe me! He said that he would not put Boomer past six years old if he was examining him for the first time. He calls Boomer the energizer bunny.
Boomer is still a happy, bouncy guy – my little Tigger because when I get home and he gets one of his favorite treats, he still bounces up and down on his front legs! I wanted to send this to you, because I know you guys care about animals as much as I do.
Thank you all,
Kay Durant, California

I have given Fresh Factors to my dogs and have seen good results. I have a cat named Rudy that had skin sores that would seem to clear up for a while and then return (no fleas). Rudy enjoys eating the Fresh Factors and I have seen a big difference in only a few days of giving him between ½ and a full tablet a daily. Therefore, I am ordering more to be sure I don't run out.
Thank you,
Patricia & "Rudy" Farley, New Jersey

A few years ago, one of my own dogs was having some joint issues. He was routinely on vet prescribed medication. This was something I did not want him on long term. I discovered Fresh Factors at that time. After a short while on that he felt better; he had no stiffness, no limp and was completely off medication to this day. Since then, I have put all of my four dogs on Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables. I have three 13 year olds that the vet tells me are in excellent shape.
Because I am president and run the Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue Foundation, I put all my rescue dogs on Fresh Factors, Joint Health Chewables and even some even on Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables (dogs above the age of five and/or have problems). We have had to do multiple surgeries for hip dysplasia and valgus deformity as well as ACL injury/tears. All of our rescue dogs do better with Fresh Factors,Joint Health Chewables and Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables.
I highly recommend this product for any dog having issues or even dogs advancing in age as a preventative. I know it works, because I have seen the results. I trust the product and I know I am giving my own dogs and my rescue dogs something safe for them that will help them.
Thank you, Springtime,
Regina Harman
President, Southern Nevada Beagle Rescue Foundation

I have been feeding Fresh Factors to my Rottweiler, Rudy Carl, for seven years. And, in addition, Joint Health Chewables Joint Health Chewables for the last five. He is over 10 years old and you would NEVER know it. He looks and acts like a young dog. I attribute this primarily to Fresh Factors, but also toJoint Health Chewables . Other than some gray hairs on his chin, you would never know his age. His coat is beautiful, his eyes are clear; he has lots of energy and still bounces up and down like he has since he was a puppy.
I have had great experiences giving samples ofFresh Factors to friends. One had an older Rottweiler. After a month or so on Fresh Factors, the UPS driver came to the house. Not knowing, of course, about the new supplement, the UPS guy commented on how great the dog looked and asked the owners, "What happened to Thor? He looks great and has so much energy!"
I swear by your products for dogs.
Thank you,
Erin House, Michigan

I am writing as testimony to the Fresh Factors. I have a 9 year old dog, Beau, who has bad hips. He limps and is very stiff. The vet put him on pain medication. However, I could not get him to take the pills. I tried hiding them in the food, in cheese, hot dogs, etc. He would eat the food and spit the pill out. I tried to pill him and he would "gack" the pill back up. Every day was a fight or a wasted pill.
I bought the Fresh Factors and after a week or so, I swear he wasn't limping any longer. He is much more limber and he LOVES the taste of the Fresh Factors.
Thanks for a great product!
Donna Kennedy, Ohio

We are enclosing a picture of our Bruno after a day of playing at a nearby lake and beach. He's a six month old West German Shepherd. He's such a joy in our lives! We give him Fresh Factors every day. His coat is just beautiful! Thank you for having such a great product.
Sincerely,
Alan & Kathy Kusenko, Pennsylvania

I started our Golden Retriever, Ms. Muffin, on the Fresh Factors and Bug Off Garlic Chewables last fall. She had suffered from severe skin allergies and her bowel movements smelled awful! Remarkable is all we can say… This has been the best summer she's had in three long years, and our weather here has been really hot. I would recommend these products to anyone!
Sandy Pearl, Kentucky

Our shelter-adopted Shepherd Mix, Jesse, has been getting your Fresh Factors almost since we got him over a year ago...and we frequently get comments how good his coat looks.
You can tell he's happy to be up in the mountains!
John Watson, Colorado

Our family adopted a 10 year old black Lab from the pound three weeks ago. Mollie came home and it was obvious she had severe hip problems and she moved disjointed overall. Mollie just walked, never a trot or a loping gait. I started her on Springtime Joint Health Chewables. Within days her coat began to shine. The next thing we saw is what brought joy to my heart - she chased after our other dog down to our barn! It was amazing how things changed! Mollie moves so much better and she has blossomed! Mollie has such personality and character. I can absolutely say that all the love we give her and the Joint Health Chewables is why she has "bloomed."
Thanks for such a great product!
Renee, Mark & Erin-Leigh Hoffman, New York

About a year ago, Herman, a nine year old Shepherd/Lab mix, developed a torn ligament in his left leg. He was able to walk on only his front and rear right side legs. The vet said he would probably tear the ligament in his right leg as well and suggested an operation that would have cost well over $3,000.00. There was a slim chance that it would heal on its own after many months. It was a chance we decided to take. Sure enough, the second rear leg was affected and he was totally unable to climb stairs or move any distance. We carried him, not an easy task with a dog that weighs over 50 lbs.
We purchased the prescribed medicine and started dosing him. Our grandmother suggested Springtime's Joint Health Chewables which she had used for many years with several dogs so we decided to give it a try. It is now a year later and Herman's recovery is almost total. He has been off the prescription medicine for two months and takes two Joint Health Chews daily. He runs, climbs stairs, jumps on the bed, and except for a slight weakness in his rear legs, he is back to normal. Most importantly, he is happy.
Allison, Jeff, Katie and Michael Zerr, Maryland
as written by Susan Bautz, Maryland -
"I am the grandmother in this story who suggested using Springtime for my "granddog," Herman. Because it's been such a miraculous transformation, I decided to write about it and share it with you. Herman is a friendly, obedient, rather shy dog who is extraordinarily sensitive. See him suffer was enough to break our hearts. Seeing his recovery is glorious!"

My 14 year old Collie's hips had become so bad that going through the doggie door was out of the question and she couldn't even handle the four inch step into the house without her hips giving out and collapsing. Callie rarely left her bed, and when she did it would take her several minutes to stand up or we had to pick up her back end to assist her to standing position. Within a week of giving her Joint Health Chewables she was getting up with more ease, totally unassisted and was more active. After a couple of weeks, Callie was using the doggie door again and soon was running around chasing squirrels and playing like she did five years ago. Her hips still give out occasionally when she is running and makes a sharp turn, but she is enjoying life again.
I must say, I was more than a bit skeptical when reading the reviews of miraculous seeming improvements but am now so happy to be writing one myself.
Thanks so much,
Sheryl Kramer, Tennessee

Like many service dog handlers, my disabilities (epilepsy, a brain tumor, PTSD and spinal injuries) severely limit my income. However, I do not want this to affect the health and performance of my service dog, Mandi. She has a very sensitive system and is allergic to most grains. These issues are much, much better when I am able to put her on Longevity and Bug Off Garlic Granules. She is visibly healthier and happier, with a softer coat and clear skin and eyes.
Mandi literally saves my life on a regular basis, and deserves the best care I can provide. Her work alerting and responding to seizures, assisting with balance and mobility, and mitigating PTSD symptoms vastly improves my quality of life, and helps me maintain my independence.
Thanks so much,
Meghan Bodie, Virginia

I wanted to thank you for your wonderful products. When our Yellow Lab Cheerio was four, she tore an ACL while playing. Upon diagnosis of an ACL tear, surgery was recommended but very costly. Our friends suggested we try Longevity first and we did so. Like a miracle, Longevity stopped Cheerio's suffering from her torn ACLs' and has prevented surgery. My uncle is our veterinarian and is amazed at how much improvement she has shown using your product. He recommends we keep using it.
She quickly went from hobbling around the house in pain to back to swimming and fishing, her favorite activities. Not only is she pain-free and able to run, swim, dive and play; she has been healed naturally. Longevity has kept her body free of dangerous pharmaceuticals and out of surgery for over five years and counting.
I highly recommend it to anyone that has a pet with joint issues or injury and want to see incredible results. They won't be disappointed!
Sincerely,
Joette Revels and "Cheerio," Florida

As usual, THANK YOU for your wonderful products and specials! Honey is still doing fantastic on Longevity and with the addition of the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, enjoying her new house and property! Lacie, her four year old mini Schnauzer friend, and Neon, her one year old Rottie friend are helping keep her active while also benefitting from your wonderful products!
I myself continue to enjoy your Tonic Blend and Joint Health Capsules, and have convinced my 76 year old mother to start taking the Joint Health Capsules as well. She is amazed at how much it helps!
Thank you!
Susan Sibley, New York
Sadly, Honey passed away a few months later. She will be missed.

We really appreciate your help. We are really thankful that we found your products. Our 12 year old English/Irish Setter mix, Missie, was very sick back in September. We thought we were going to lose her… but thanks to our vet and Missie being such a tough little cookie, she pulled through.
We had been giving her your Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, but stopped everything during all the intense medications she was on. Then we started it back up again. She then started acting like a puppy again – playing with our other English setter, Lincoln. She can go up and down the steps and get up on the sofa and bed again. We really trust the quality of your products.
Thanks so much!
Roger and Sandi Bailey, Maryland

I've been using the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables since late May. Smokey is doing so much better! He can get up now!
Thanks,
Marei Burnfield, Pennsylvania

We have a 6 1/2 year old German Shepherd, Kasha, with immune mediated liver disease. She was on steroids for about four years until we recently were able to wean her off of them. However, the damage was already done. She had severe arthritis in her legs and back.
I found your Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables and started giving them to her immediately. Within one week, she was acting like the little puppy she was before. The swelling in her legs went down and she is back to playing ball three times a day. We love that this product is all natural and works so well on her. Thank you so much for giving us back our sweet little girl with her energy and spirit.
Sincerely yours,
Judith L. Fenicle, Pennsylvania

Once again, Springtime came to the rescue! I have used a number of Springtime products with my dogs over the years, always with good results. So when my eight-year-old Norwegian Elkhound, Birka, recently started barking at the foot of the stairway and didn't want to come up the stairs, I knew it was time to supplement. In the past, she took the stairs with leaps and bounds, and had always been a very active dog.
After just a few days of giving her Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, she was back to racing up the stairs and jumping with ease.
Thanks to Springtime, she is my energetic happy girl again, able to run and play with our other dog.
Kari Olson, Wisconsin

This is our big boy, Max. He is five. But since he has been one years old he has suffered terribly from allergies. We tried a couple of vets, shots, allergy testing, new foods, home made foods (mostly "raw") - anything to save him from pure misery. Latest was steroids...it was a nightmare, as he had infections and mange that would not heal. His entire immune function was gone! I prayed and cried for him. He was sad and hid from us. As if to say "I'm miserable, don't touch me!"
So one day, after much looking for natural answers, I found the Springtime company. I can't tell you enough how this is like a miracle for Max's life. Four years of suffering GONE! It's like we have a 'puppy' in our home. He grabs toys now and runs around the house with our other Lab teasing and wanting us to chase him all over. He crashes on our bed in the morning as if to say, "Good morning! I'm alive and love you and I love life!" We are in awe and want to thank you!
For Max, it was in about a week of solid use of the following: Longevity, Fresh Factors, Bug Off Garlic Chewables andSpringtime Bee Pollen. I think the secret ingredient here in this story is Bee Pollen! Max had tested positive for: mold, dust mites, grass allergies and more. Max had lost almost all of his gorgeous fur of honey and beach sand colors. He was vomiting blood and throwing up often. Complete sadness. Nothing we tried did what these products could do for our Max. His fur is coming back full and thick and his joy level is off the charts. Can you imagine how we feel?
THANK YOU!
Debbie King, Oklahoma

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

Josh and I adopted Jax on July 7, 2013 from Wisconsin Rottweiler Rescue in Madison, WI. In the few short months that we have had Jax he has been an amazing addition to our family. He does so well with all of our nieces and nephews and they all can't wait to see him when he visits or when they visit us.
We knew shortly after we got Jax that he had some issues with his back legs and took him to the vet to have it checked and they monitor him. We then enrolled him in puppy school with Cindy Steinke at K9 Elementary who noticed what we had about his leg problems and recommended that we check out the Springtime website and maybe try starting Jax on Fresh Factors.
I saw results with Jax's ease of movement within the first few weeks of him taking Fresh Factors. His comfort level is so much better and he is acting like the 2 year old dog he truly is instead of being sore and stiff all the time. I'm so glad that we were recommended Fresh Factors for Jax. He is doing so much better since being on Fresh Factors that we are going to continue him on them in the future.
Thank you so much,
Megan, Josh and "Jax" Spatz, Wisconsin

I want to let you know that I had my doggies on these supplements for a while now (Fresh Factors, Bug Off Garlic Chewables and Omega 3-6-9) and I ran out about a month ago. The budget was pretty tight and I didn't reorder until now (bad dog mom!). Within a few weeks of stopping their "goodies," both of my dogs started shedding heavier (I have Siberian Huskies – so that's a BIG deal!) and have gone back to their former itchy selves. It's not quite as bad as it was before because I am feeding an ultra-high quality dog food now, but the difference in them when they are on your products versus being off your products is very significant. They still have beautiful coats when off, but they also have less shine.
I am sold, and I won't let them run out again!
Dixie & Ken Brooks, Georgia


I have been a customer since the '90's, lost my dogs in 2009, and now I'm back with a new puppy, Libby, a tripod. I love Springtime products and have sent you so many customers over the years. Every time a friend would tell me her dog was getting stiff, slowing down, etc., I would give them a small bottle of Fresh Factors and a few weeks later they would be thanking me profusely.
This action photo shows what a terrific stride Libby has with only three legs.
Keep up the good work!
Joneen Calhoun, Washington

I love your company, that's all. Fresh Factors have been a great help to me and my dogs over the years. And I have turned on many of my friends to your products. You help us humans as well, of course. Peace of mind and much lower vet bills are just two of the benefits! You are the best!
Holly Chabbott, New York

I want to thank you for making a wonderful product. My wife and I have a 15 ½ year old Chow Chow named Peekaboo. A little over two years ago her veterinarian thought she had just a few days to live. She had stopped eating for over a week and after some x-rays he told us that it looked as though she had stomach cancer. She was vomiting and passing blood. Things looked really bad for our girl. We had tried so many different things trying to get her to eat with no success.
After trying everything I could think of, I remembered Fresh Factors ... Something unbelievable happened when she got the nourishment from the Fresh Factors – our girl wanted to live again!
Now, over two years later she is still doing very well, getting two Fresh Factors per day ever since. She is over 110 years old in dog years and still doing well. She acted like a puppy last summer when we took her to the Bighorn Mountains for a week. There is nothing like seeing your very old dog enjoy life like she did in her younger years. I don't know how much more time she has, but I know for a fact that Fresh Factors has given us nearly 2 ½ quality years we almost didn't have.
You folks make products that give so much more than you know. The extra time we've had with Peekaboo is something we will cherish forever!
Thank you!
Mike, Alta & "Peekaboo" Ludlow, Wyoming

I wanted you to know that after 20 years, I'm still a Springtime friend and customer. I've told so many people about Springtime, and I'm so proud of your products.
I have attached a picture of George, my sweet boy. Isn't he the best? He's a gorgeous 5 yr old brindle and white Bulldog, and has always been so very healthy. He has been on Fresh Factors, Joint Health Chewables, and Bug Off Garlic Chewables since they were each 10 weeks old.
Thank you, again, for being who you are. Much love to all our friends at Springtime!
Kate Mulderig, North Carolina

Thank you! I was just at the Humane Society getting our 11 year old black Lab/Border's blood sugars checked (he's been diabetic and on insulin for two years.) Our life time Vet can't believe how well Shadow is doing, as he has not gone blind and is really thriving -- it's the Fresh Factors. While there, I also recommended it to a woman with a dog she'd just adopted who had a leg that had been broken and set twice. I shared with her that our Humane Society adopted "lame-legged" Louie is completely fine, with no leg problems and runs like a pup-champ with a smile!
Thanks again, from our family & our three beloved pups!
Phyllis Nodler, Idaho

Springtime service is excellent! You order stuff and get it in just a couple of days! I have a young cat named Sam that injured himself somehow and obviously had back, hip, and shoulder pain. He either fell out of a tree or off my second floor porch, I'm thinking. He got a little better, and then got sore again so I ordered Fresh Factors for him - a product I have used in the past with great success! After a couple of days taking Fresh Factors he is like a different cat! Great products, great service!
Diana Reid, Tennessee

Amoke was the fifth dog we've given Fresh Factors to, and I'm certain it extended her life and her comfort. She was adopted from the city pound as a six to nine month old pup in June of 1994. She'd been on Fresh Factors since she was about six years old.
She was extremely devoted to my husband who spoiled her with many treats and she generally ignored the rest of us. We thought she would pine away when he succumbed to lung cancer in 2009, but she didn't. She continued to go up and down the steps to the back yard until the day she died, at the end of April 2013. She was 19 years old, or as the veterinarian told us, 106 in human years.
Phyllis Rude, Alaska

Joint Health Chewables have worked amazingly for our Greyhound, and I'd like to share that with your readers.
We've been giving our 12 year old rescued Greyhound, Chaz, Joint Health Chewables for nine years now. He had fractured his leg right before his rescue and developed arthritis not long after it had fully healed. A friend recommended your products and we noticed instant improvement!
No more limping after laps around the yard (to this day), or aches and pains that pop up at his advanced age. Chaz is very spry for 12, and we thank Springtime and Joint Health Chewables for that! I recommend it to everyone who has a dog I think can benefit from it.
Tracy Petry, Minnesota

This is not about one specific product, but about the great customer service and prompt shipment that I always get. I have been ordering from Springtime for quite a while. It started out with Joint Health Chewables for my yellow Lab and J-Flex Concentrate for one of my boarders. It has since grown to a number of different things that I use now. I can't say enough good things about your company. Customer service is always courteous and helpful. Thank you Springtime for being a great company. I look forward to doing more business with you.
Heidi Boggini, Connecticut

I just wanted to say thanks so much for making your Joint Health Chewables. My Jake will be 11 years old in February and is the happiest, healthiest, most loving companion. Your supplements keep him healthy, moving freely and strong. There is a light in his eyes of youth and vigor. No one believes he's almost 11. Two pills daily of the Joint Health Chewables have given him the highest quality of life.
Many, many, many thanks!
Stephanie and "Jake" Erwin, Texas

I was just on your site and saw the testimonial I wrote two years ago for Longevity is still posted.
I thought you would like to know that Skye, my German Shepherd, is now 9 ½ and Buddy, my tri-pod Golden Retriever will be 13 next month (April). Both are still on Longevity and both are still going strong and volunteering with me in animal assisted therapy.
Thank you for your part in helping me keep my dogs healthy! Longevity Rocks!
Bonnie Jamison, Ohio

I wanted to let you know that Longevity took care of the tear staining on my four month old Bichon Frise puppy. I used to use the Angel Eyes product on my other Bichon, but because it has a low grade antibiotic in it, I didn't want to use it regularly because it would alter his flora and I was afraid he would end up with a yeast infection in his ears.
Thankfully, I talked to Trista and she recommended that I try Longevity. It took a few weeks, but when I cut off the stained fur the new fur was perfectly white. Longevity took care of his tearstains completely and he is so healthy. Even though I raw feed him, he still needed the Longevity to get rid of the tear staining. Thank you, Springtime, for a completely safe and healthy product!
Warmly,
Paula Lawrence, Wisconsin


This is my 5 year old greyhound, Gilly Boy, after putting him on Longevity and a raw diet. I read that Longevity made their coat healthy and pretty so I thought I'd try it as his coat was kind of thin and had brown spots on it when I got him. The only other supplements he got were melatonin and some fish oil. Now his coat is like lustrous dark black velvet and he gets many compliments. Remarkable, isn't it?
I have one other Longevity fed dog – Momma Seabird (JC's Seabird). She was a brood momma and was 10 years old when I adopted her. She had a yucky fungus or something on two of her toes that the vet couldn't clear up. I had read a testimonial about how Longevity cleared some kind of fungus on another lady's dog so I thought since I was going to give it to Gilly for his coat, I would 'try' it on Momma, too, and see if it did anything. It cleared the fungus and the toes got well! Momma is 12 now and in great health as you can see. She also gets the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables. I continue to be impressed with your products after using them for many years. My many dogs and I say THANKS!!!
Donna Logsdon, Kentucky

I cannot say enough wonderful things about your products. We use Longevity and have used it for years. Some of our dogs are getting older and are still going strong, with hunting, swimming and performance. I feel so comfortable that you use top grade products and want only the best for our dogs.
Having the #1 dog in the country year after year, we depend on companies like you to help our vision. Thank you for all you do. What a fabulous company who truly has their heart in the right place, betterment and health of the dogs!
Stacy McWilliams, Pennsylvania


I have been using Springtime products as long as I can remember. For 20 some years, I have also been part of a number of geriatric dog rescues. Although I am no longer formally involved, Longevity and your canine joint products remain an important part for my own personal elder pooches daily regimen. I wish I had known about them when I started rescue!
Sam, my rescued yellow Lab, came from a horrific situation (owner surrender-neglect) in April 2011. The vets deemed him a 1 on a scale of 1-10 with little chance of survival mostly because of his malnutrition (42 lbs) and his age. His physical issues included: severe emaciation, mysterious wounds, rotten teeth, hip/leg issues, lack of muscle mass, and within two months of intake, bloat (which almost killed him). His coat/hair was like straw where it covered his body, and his stomach and nose had no hair on it at all (see pictures). His head was sunken, and you could see every rib and his spine.
Sam's a miracle dog surviving all odds. He weighs 64 lbs now! I can attest that the combination of love, quality food and Springtime products helped in making a difference! One of the standard products he consumes is Longevity which has not only helped him retain mobility, but has helped his coat and overall body weight as well as his fickle digestion. During his rehab, all of his hair/fur fell out and has grown back soft and beautiful. Sam eats small meals three times a day, and each meal he gets two scoops of Longevity.
Sam is now technically a failed foster, and will live out his life with me. I have truly enjoyed every minute with this special dog. I love him to death and because of your products, which have been a life saver for my boy... I know that his life and quality for however long he's here with me is much improved as a result!
Here are some before and after pictures. Look at how wonderful he looks!
Thanks, Springtime!
Liz Nicholas, Georgia

I just wanted to say thank you for your great products! Unfortunately, my oldest Dalmatian, Charley, started going downhill fast. I wasn't sure he was going to make it until Thanksgiving. He was losing weight fast (despite being fed almost 3000 calories a day) and his general health was failing. I didn't want to lose him near the holidays and started to research products that may help me improve his health. I remembered Springtime and I got on the website to place an order and found Longevity. I am amazed! Not only has Charley made it to the New Year, but he is gaining weight, has more energy, is no longer depressed and overall looks better than he did six months ago. I didn't know if he'll make it to his 14th birthday, but I am hopeful now!
Even my little rescued Beagle who suffers from severe OCD and panic disorder has made amazing progress! He no longer takes his anti-anxiety meds and is MUCH calmer and relaxed. I have even ordered Stress Free Calmplex for him and hope that both products will continue to help him too! Thank you!
Amy O'Brien, Pennsylvania
Dill Valley Dalmatians & Revival Beagles

All of my dogs are so happy that I discovered Springtime 10 years ago. I feed all of them Longevity and Bug Off Garlic Granules. At one time I was running low on Longevity, so I fed it only to my younger dogs. Well, within a few days, my old guys' coats were dull and they took naps instead of their usual alert, playful routine. Since then, I have never run low on Longevity which I believe is the best supplement in existence. ALL of my dogs look, feel, and smell fresh! Springtime, we all love you!
Devoted Longevity Fan,
Donna Radich, North Carolina

I wanted to thank you for responding to my e-mail. I truly appreciate your response. I have increased them gradually and we are up to 4 scoops of Longevity and 4x Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables and will increase their dose again today. There has been a difference in both Goldens with a little more spring in their step. Griffin is 12 and Clifford is 11. Thank you again!
Janice Trabucco, North Carolina

I buy Longevity so my dogs can benefit from the life food factors and multitude of positive effects from healthy ingredients. I've often wondered if my dogs like the taste of Longevity, or if they simply like the mix of meats, fruit, and vegetables with their kibble. No need to wonder anymore! A picture speaks a thousand words!
Axel and Layla don't typically get in the trash, but to my surprise, I came home to find the bin opened with only one disturbed item. The canister had been closed, and you can see the effort involved in opening it to clean out every last bit! Ringing endorsement!
Trish Trujillo, Texas

My boy Royce is now 11 years young and boy, does he act like it! He has been on your Longevity, Omega 3-6-9, Bug Off Garlic Chewables, and Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables since he was very young. People can't believe he is 11 years old.
Nancy Zinkhan, Maryland


I just want to update you on my use of Longevity in my cats. I can't get the "full" dose in them because it becomes too strong in their food. Of my three cats it plays out like this:
Mythril: This 12 year old girl doesn't really care for it but if I don't put more than a good pinch in her food she's fine. She is twelve and her normally matte-finish coat is actually getting shiny!
Noah: My 12 year old Rumpy Manx boy was showing signs of increasing discomfort in his hips which prompted me to try your product on the felines. He gets a rounded ½ teaspoonful every day and doesn't mind it a bit. (He'd eat a shingle if I put it in his bowl!) He seems to be more comfortable in the back end and his coat is glossing up.
Guinness: He is two years old and wild as can be. When I first got my shipment of Longevity I opened one container and put it on the floor. We walked over, took a couple of tastes and seemed to like it. He is a picky eater and I have to add warm water to his food to make "gravy" because he leaves the solids behind after he licks them dry. The Longevity (known as green powder at my house) actually seems to make him more interested in his food. His already soft coat has gotten softer and is getting even shinier.
In my opinion, this is a great product. It worked for my old Aussie, Sydney, who was the original user of Longevity in our house. He had degenerative arthritis in his spine and Longevity made his senior years much more comfortable. I even used it in combination with the medications he had from the vet. It seems to be doing wonderful things for my cats too! I'm very grateful.
Lisa Phelps, New Hampshire

Our dog 'Blue' is a Husky mix who suffers with arthritis. We don't know for sure how old she is because she was a rescue, but we've had her for almost 16 years now. We've always fed her one of the top shelf dog foods and assumed that this was enough. As she got older our vet recommended a product to help with the joint pain, and recently as the pain got worse we started giving her another pain medication daily. About a month ago it was obvious that her suffering was increasing. She was unable to climb the step to get back in the house from using the bathroom, and sometimes her back legs would just give out. We began having the painful conversation about ending her suffering. It was at this time that I heard about your products from my Aunt. She had similar problems with an aging German Shepherd, and she told me she saw significant improvement with Fresh Factors in about four days. Truthfully, I was very skeptical because I have been burned by the supplement industry before, but my Aunt is very credible and obviously what we were doing wasn't working. I went ahead and ordered Fresh Factors along with Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, and sure enough, she was right. By the 5th day Blue was showing significant improvement. Her back legs seem to have their strength back and she is having no problems getting in and out of the house. We have since "upgraded" to Longevity and Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, and I am beyond shocked. She is energetic like a puppy again. Sometimes almost too energetic ;-) We are also using it with our other two dogs now. We couldn't be more pleased. In this day and age it is rare to find a company that lives up to their marketing, much less exceeds it. Thank you so much for what you are doing! You have earned a customer for life. Sincerely, John & Suzanne Thelen, Wisconsin

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

I tried tons of different products to help Bella, my 4-year-old black Lab rescue, but none of them worked. She still couldn't jump in bed to cuddle or even climb stairs. My vet was puzzled. A friend gave me a sample of Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables (the Combo) to try, and I saw a difference in less than a week. I ordered a set for myself, and now she's doing much, much better. She's back to her 4-year-old self.
I have referred you to my friends with big dogs, and they rave about your products just like I do. I just wanted to thank you with all my heart for these wonderful products!
Stephanie Lohmann & "Bella," Connecticut

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

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

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

At 6 months of age, my black Labrador, Duke, was given three years to live. His severe dysplasia in elbows, knees and hips was supposed to leave him crippled. After much success with administering Fresh Factors to my mom's Lab and Golden Retriever, I decided to try it out on Duke. We lost my boy last month at age 13. He far exceeded the initial estimate and lived a long, happy, healthy life. He started off every single day with Fresh Factors. My whole family has witnessed the success of this product and swears by it. Thank you for giving me an additional 10 years of happiness with my best friend.
Vicki Norman, California

I just wanted to say thank you for making such a wonderful product. I've been giving Fresh Factors to my Bernese Mountain Dog, Bentley, for the past 5 years; he is now 11+ but still manages to go out into the winter wonder land that is Wisconsin in February with his 10 month old Aussie brother and have a good romp. I know for a fact that this would not be happening if not for his daily dose of Fresh Factors. All the dogs and even our cat look forward to their daily dose.
Thanks again,
Lilia Barlow, Wisconsin

My boyfriend has a Maltese mix called Squeaky, who had a bad rear leg. He told me his vet said a lot of small dogs have a limp like that and it's just something they live with (Huh??!!). Since I've had previous experience with Fresh Factors, I told my boyfriend that I knew how to help his dog.
After about two months feeding Fresh Factors, there was an obvious difference. In the morning, the dog didn't run out of the bedroom holding his leg up every other step. The limp was only obvious at more random steps. After six months, the dog didn't hold the leg up anymore, and the leg was growing in size and strength. After a year, you can't tell the difference in size between the "bad" leg and the good one, and Squeaky had returned to normal mobility.
Thank you for making me look good to the boyfriend! ...and for making such an awesome product.
Lisa Duntley, Alaska

My 8 year old Cockapoo is doing so very well after taking the Fresh Factors and Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables. I started her today on the Bug Off Garlic Granules and so far she loves it! Thank you for helping my girl Darby not itch and bite herself or get ear infections and have so much more energy!
Thank You!
Linda Miscavage, Pennsylvania

I wanted to write to you and thank you for the years of comfort your product, Joint Health Chewables, had given my beloved German Shepherd Hilda. Hilda developed issues around the age of two years old. After much research, I came across your website and read all the wonderful testimonials about this product.
I ordered Hilda some of the Joint Health Chewables and saw a profound change with her within only two weeks' time. She was able to run again, climb stairs (she didn't even want to go up one step before starting her on the product), enjoyed swimming daily, and lived a good, healthy life.
I kept Hilda on the Joint Health Chewables for the next seven years. I truly believe that Hilda would not have had the quality of life she did, without your product.
The Joint Health Chewables made such a difference in Hilda and I have recommended your products to every pet owner I know.
I don't know how to thank you.
Sincerely,
Nancy Davis, Michigan

Sax, our 5 year old Border Collie/Lab/Shepherd mix, recently lost his Border Collie brother, Kobe. Kobe lived for 15 years and we know that his use of Springtime products helped him to live a long and healthy life. Sax is using Joint Health Chewables and Skin & Coat Oil. You can tell by the picture that he looks great and is full of energy!
Thank you for continuing to make excellent products and for your superior service.
Jeffrey & Laurel Variel, Oregon

I was so pleased when we received Joey's Joint Health Chewables Friday afternoon. This product came highly recommended by our neighbor as I watched his 9 year young Golden Retriever do the zoomies round and round their front yard.
I got Joey started Saturday morning and gave a second dose with his dinner and doubled his dosage as you suggested (Our poor boy was having a lot of trouble getting up from a laying position). I am actually seeing improvement in just three days!
Joey has been clapping since he was 11 months young (yes, he actually sits and claps) but he stopped about 2-3 months ago. Yesterday, without hesitation I asked him to clap while holding one of his cookies and he did three perfect claps! I got tears of joy!
I am so thrilled, because if he is feeling this much better in just three days, maybe my 7 year young Scrumptious Bernese Mountain Dog will do the zoomies around the yard like our neighbor's 9 year young Golden Retriever.
With warm regards,
Maria Brisgel, California

I bought Longevity to feed to my three Border Collies, ages 15, 7 and 2. I'll admit my old guy Britt wouldn't eat his food with it mixed in, but I figured out how to disguise it enough that he now gets a full scoop.
Britt recently had his routine, old-man bloodwork run and to the vet's surprise, his liver levels were normal! For 10 years, his levels have been slightly elevated (nothing crazy, but high enough that he's been on medication for it for a few years). Also, since the summer, his mobility had decreased due to spondylosis. We got him a wheelchair in October, which helped so much in enabling him to walk without falling over. Two weeks ago, I had him outside without his wheelchair (he can stand just fine) and to my surprise, he took a few steps! Then the day of the 2016 blizzard, we walked across our porch! Our pet sitter asked me if I changed his meds, because Britt now walks for her outside as well. The only thing that is new or different in Britt's life is Longevity. I'm ordering more today!
Thanks!
Krysta Barnhart, Pennsylvania

About six months ago I ordered Longevity for the first time and began feeding it to my two dogs. One of my dogs, Maple, turned 17 this past November and while fairly healthy (a mild heart murmur and a ruptured cruciate ligament), began acting extremely young - dancing and running around a lot more. I saw this within a couple of weeks of introducing the Longevity and have continued to see this, so I'm extremely happy with this product. As an owner who prefers to use healthy alternatives to drugs, I appreciate the very healthy ingredients found in your products and feel very good about giving my dogs any of your products.
Thanks,
Tamara Dormer, North Carolina
CPDT-KA, AKC CGC, member PPG – Professional Dog Trainer

About three years ago, our English Shepherd, Lizzie, got very ill. Her blood work came back with an ALT of over 500. She was in liver failure. My vet did not think she would live past three months. We started her on the usual liver meds, but we had a terrible time getting her to eat and her ALT was not coming down much.
I started to cook and feed her liver to see if that would help. Knowing many of your products have desiccated liver in them I searched through your catalog and came upon the Longevity powder. So I ordered a tub and started her on that as well. I showed the product to my vet and she said "there isn't an ingredient in there that I don't like." Plus, she liked the high liver content.
Gradually her ALT came back to normal. I attribute her responding so well and healing to your Longevity product. It helped cleanse her liver of the toxins and helped it to heal.
I periodically feed Longevity to all my dogs just to help cleanse their systems from any toxins that may build up. Lizzie is healthy and alive today and going strong at 10 years old.
Thanks for all the great products you make!
Ann Fake, Pennsylvania


I recently started all 28 of my racing sled dogs on Springtime's Longevity.
All 28 love it. Even my picky eaters are licking their bowls clean!
After only a few days, I could see an improvement in all their coats. After 3 weeks the difference in appearance is amazing, and the dry, itchy skin is starting to heal.
Thanks for such a great product. You now have another loyal customer.
Charlotte Mooney,
Klondike Dreams Sled Rides, Montana


I am so glad I found Longevity! I foster rescue dogs, and they are usually underweight and have weak immune systems. I started using Longevity for its immune-boosting properties. I add it to a quality food to help give pups a good start. I have seen good results in health and coat.
I even had one puppy that survived parvo after being on Longevity for over a week. I believe it gave him a better chance of fighting the disease that has taken so many.
I'm including photos of a different pup, a female, showing the results of before and after Longevity. This little girl was weak and thin when she came in. But she was strong and healthy when she left to find her adoptive home!
Carol Motsinger, North Carolina

I just want to say Thanks! My 11-year-old, 8-lb. Toy Rat Terrier, Annabelle, was on suffering from back problems. She would barely walk, even in the house. I found out about Longevity when searching for alternative methods for maintaining her inflammation.
Now, 2 months later, she is back to her normal self and back to her long walks around the neighborhood. She is running around, playing fetch, and acts younger than ever. Her coat looks beautiful, and her grass allergies are not as severe this year either. I swear your product is a helps support her natural healing process. I can't thank you enough for giving our Annabelle her life back.
With best regards,
Heidi Petras, Maryland



I just wanted to let you know that this very special spotted baby has been on Longevity since she started eating dry. If you ever need a Dalmatian spokes-puppy, Toffee is a ham! She just turned 6 months.
Karen West, Georgia
(feeding Longevity for 10 years)


Attached is a picture of one of my Corgis, Priscilla. She is 9 years old and has been on Fresh Factors since she started showing signs of stiffness. Not only do all 5 of my Corgis get at least 1 chewable a day with their food, they love the taste so much they think it is a treat!
Also, I love the Skin & Coat Oil and the Longevity as combination. My dogs never looked better – and your Skin & Coat Oil formula doesn't need to be refrigerated which is perfect for travel!
My dogs lick the bowl clean and I save money so all my dogs can benefit from your products.
A devoted customer,
Heather Masch, New Jersey
Octane Cardigan Welsh Corgis

My neighbor, a well-regarded dog breeder of several decades, uses your products for her dogs, and has for years. Because we are neighbors and we have the same breed of dogs (Aussies) we often help each other out with dog care when on vacation or when the need arises. I have been feeding her dogs your products for years, but I never purchased any for my dog Poppy. Until this year - the year she has turned 12.
Poppy has, over the past year, started to show signs of physical wear, from running and playing to lying on the couch. I started her on Fresh Factors and Longevity, and as an afterthought, I bought the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables.
I've been reading on boswellia serrata, the herbal in the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, and this seems to be key. While she can utilize the additional usual joint health supplements in the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, the boswellia seems to have the most significant effect on any pain or discomfort she has endured because of her aging joints. She is happy and seems to run more easily. She can now jump up and down without the "oof" she's been making before she started the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables. She's smiling more, and more playful, even playing with the cat while she grins.
I am not a vet, I am not a medical expert, I am not a breeder, but I know this: I love my dog. I love her to pieces. She is the most adorable being on this planet. And now she feels better. My beloved Poppy is happy! Thank you.
Patty Kimura, Massachusetts

I just wanted to say your company is the greatest! I have a golden Lab who is 9 years old. He was starting to develop hip and joint problems and a friend of mine referred me to your company. He was on the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables less than two weeks and I could tell a huge difference in him! I usually take him for a walk every night but before the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables he really wasn't interested. Now he's up running around and playing again!
The same Lab developed allergies where he was constantly licking! After reading the side effects of the medication he used before, I didn't want to give it to him again! I chose to use your supplements and he has quit licking his paws! In addition to Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, he is now on Fresh Factors and Longevity. I would like to say thank you!
Dena Conners, Missouri

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

Thank you Springtime for offering such wonderful products! My Cocker Spaniel, Tanika, has been taking your products for years. She will be thirteen in January 2017, and is getting around so well. She is currently taking Fresh Factors, Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables, Bug Off Garlic Chewables, Spirulina Wafers and Skin & Coat Oil. She is a Springtime girl! :) I just took this photo today. You can see how well she looks for being over twelve and a half years old. Thank you many times for what you do to help improve the lives of our furry friends.
Sincerely,
Grace DeLong, Ohio


Just wanted to tell you how much we LOVE Fresh Factors! We started using them several years ago with an older dog that had been retired from competitive events because he was showing his age, and just didn't seem to be feeling up to it. After a couple weeks of Fresh Factors, he really perked up and was able to go back to training and competing! It was amazing, the difference it made.
We are currently giving Fresh Factors to my 13 1/2 year old Border Collie, Rev, who now has more energy than a two year old. I can definitely tell a difference if he misses getting his Fresh Factors.
We recommend them to a lot of our clients as well. The remarkable effect Fresh Factors has had on several of our dogs has made me want to try them myself!
Thanks,
Lori Herbel, XP Ranch, Oklahoma

On July 31, 2016, after having a horrible night, we took our 13 year old Brittany, Pepper, to the emergency vet because she was hunched over and could barely walk. Last December, she had torn her left hind ACL while bird hunting and it had been healing slowly, although she had many instances where she would splay on the floor due to limb weakness. She was diagnosed with severe arthritis in her back and hips and was administered a shot of pain meds and given two types of opioid medication that she would be on for the rest of her life.
We took our little zombie home and proceeded to tell some of our friends about the experience. One of them shared that a friend of theirs raises and hunts Beagles and uses Fresh Factors to keep the dogs in top health for several additional years of hunting beyond the norm. We knew that being drugged for the rest of her life was not a good option for our Pepper, so we decided to order some and give it a try with the thought that "it couldn't hurt."
We got the Fresh Factors two days later and gave her a double dose. We have continued with that dosage ever since and she is back to her alert and happy self. I can take her for walks again, and she exhibits some of her puppy antics from days gone by. She still does her "skippy" thing with her hind leg every so often, but doesn't fall on her face or trip like she had been. Her coat has become softer and shedding is at a minimum--I wish we had known about this product when she was young. She is a happy pup again, and we are so grateful for this wonderful product. We have told everyone we know (and also people we do not know, but who have dogs) about Fresh Factors. Thank you for giving us our girl back!
Michael and Bernice Kotza, New Jersey

Just dropping a line to let you know how well the products worked for my dogs. Lassie is 15 and about 1 1/2 years ago had many lipomas or lumps all over her, scabby sores on her skin, and was barely walking and worst of all, smelled so bad that I could hardly stand to be near her. I started her on 3-4 Fresh Factors a day, which she loves. Now she has a shiny coat, the lipomas are smaller and the sores are all gone. She is walking better too.
My other dog, Captain, is four and had been doing well on Fresh Factors plus Bug Off Garlic Chewables. Then, a few months ago, he started itching and getting allergic type rashes. This cleared up after only a few days on the C-Complex. Thanks a lot, Springtime!
Elizabeth Markovich, Florida




We currently have four rescued dogs, two rescued cats, and a flock of 17 chickens. We are longtime fans of Springtime's amazing products.
Our introduction to Springtime's Fresh Factors came in 1999 when they saved the life of my mother's dog, Honey, a German Shepherd mix. Honey's pain level had increased to the point that the vet recommended euthanasia if she did not improve. An acquaintance of Mom's suggested Fresh Factors. After several weeks of taking them, Honey was acting like a different dog. The vet was amazed and told Mom, "Whatever you are doing, keep doing it!" Fresh Factors gave Mom another four years with Honey.
After seeing Honey's remarkable change, we started our Labrador, Remington, and our English Shepherd mix, Mollie, on Fresh Factors too. Remi had stiffened some with early arthritis, but after taking Fresh Factors he was back to bouncing and fetching at full speed. As both Remi and Mollie were about 80 pounds, we wanted to help them live healthy, happy lives for as long as possible. Remi, despite having major health issues for half of his life due to abuse suffered before we rescued him, lived to be almost fourteen. Mollie lived to the ripe old age of seventeen years and three months, needing only occasional arthritis medicine the last year of her life.
As other dogs joined our pack family, they too, joined the Fresh Factors fan club. Lily, our Springer Spaniel mix, is now fourteen and our Shepherd/Doberman, Sherman, is thirteen. Both are starting to slow down a little, so we added Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables to their Fresh Factors. Despite his age and size, Sherman still manages to keep up with our newest pack members, Brigid and Bee, two Labrador mixes who are now six but run around like pups. Even our cat, Wilbur, like Fresh Factors!
Our animals are not the only ones to benefit from Springtime products. We love Boswellia Extract! My husband likes how it helped heal his injured shoulder and decreases his recovery time when he overdoes it. I am especially grateful for the way Boswellia Extract helps me in my fight against late stage/disseminated Lyme disease. I am using it as part of my healing protocol and am getting better every day!
Thank you, Springtime, for helping keep our family whether four-footed or two-footed healthier and happier. Although there are cheaper options for sale, it is actually more cost effective and better all round to get the excellent quality products Springtime delivers. Keep up the good work!
Thank you many times over from the entire Olson household!
Nita Olson, Ohio

I had to laugh when I read about Druid, the Corgi, eating 60 Fresh Factors tablets. I have a similar story to attest to the safety of your products.
We had been ordering Joint Health Chewables for our older Doberman and Basset Hound. The UPS driver always put the package in the garage, and our dogs never bothered the delivery boxes. On this particular day, the package was left in the garage as usual. The difference was that we had recently adopted a year-old, 60 lb. Black Lab named Maggie from the animal shelter. Now, we had always had Dobermans and Basset Hounds, and Maggie was our first Lab. We had no idea of the tendency of Labs to eat or chew everything in sight! Maggie proceeded to tear into the box, chew through the plastic bottles, and devour 320 (out of 360) Joint Health Chewables! I could imagine our other dogs watching her and thinking, "Boy, are you going to be in SO much trouble!"
By the time we got home from work, she looked like she had swallowed a basketball! (Granted, she did not need any supper that night.) We immediately called the vet who said that since everything in the product was natural, we could expect maybe only a little diarrhea and/ or a little vomiting, if anything. That is exactly what happened! She was fine in the morning, and ready for breakfast.
Maggie is now 13 years old and exceptionally agile. Perhaps, in addition to being safe, your JH Chews have a residual effect? HA! About a month ago, she was favoring her leg a little. She had no other symptoms so we (and the vet) were quite surprised when she tested positive for Lyme disease. We had her treated and she's fine now – no lameness, no antibodies in the blood, and is now on the vaccine.
The vet did suggest that we start her on some sort of glucosamine supplement. I knew right away what to do! It's been years since I ordered, but for additional "insurance" for my beloved dogs, my order for Joint Health Chewables is enclosed. Thank you for your great quality products, your friendly service, and speedy delivery.
Debbie Grove, West Virginia

I don't often have a reason to email a company about their products. However I have to compliment you on two of your supplements.
The first is Joint Health Formula which I started both my dogs on about a month ago. Peyton is a 9 year old German Shepherd with the beginning stages of arthritis. Bailey is a 5 year old Bernese Mountain Dog showing signs of limping in her rear legs. BOTH of them have improved dramatically--very noticeable difference. I am very happy with the Joint Health Formula, as it lasts a long time and I will continue to purchase.
I also began using the Skin & Coat Oil for them and even my vet commented on how shiny their coats are!!!
Thank you again,
Isabel Souchet, Florida

9/01/2015 Several years ago I wrote to you about my dog, Sonny, and our positive experience with Longevity (he's the Golden Beagle on your site). He lived to a good strong 15 years and that fatty tumor never grew large again.
Well, this afternoon we noticed a large fatty tumor growing under the front leg of my beautiful boy, Luke, a Collie/Golden mix. Due to its location and hair, I couldn't see it before. He is going to the doctor on Thursday to confirm, but I am fairly certain that it is just a fatty tumor since he just had major bloodwork that came back great.
I'm bummed about it, but I told my husband that I know the first thing I'm going to try – Longevity! I'm going to order it this evening and we'll see if we can shrink this monster like we did for Sonny. I will keep you updated.
9/28/2015 It is benign – a fatty lipoma under the muscle at the front of his chest and armpit. It is packed in there and larger than a baseball. Both the vet and I were shocked that we both had missed it for so long, but it is sort of hidden under his five inch long fur on his chest.
I started him on Longevity, Fresh Factors and a capsule of Turmeric morning and night. We are still ramping up to the full dose of Longevity. And, after only three weeks, even my husband admits the tumor is shrinking. I can get my hand around about 60% of the tumor and I can feel the chest bone now. I am going to stick with this protocol. Ideally, it will go away, but I could be very happy with a 50% reduction.
5/26/16 Just thought I would update you on Luke's progress. We have continued with the Longevity plus Turmeric daily and his fatty tumor is about 30% of its original size. The vet was amazed when she saw him, especially since he put on some weight over the winter months. I wish I could get a photo, but he is so hairy and the tumor is actually under the muscle (which is why it got so big before we found it). We are going to continue his routine. The vet agrees that as long as we control the size, we can avoid the costs and risks of surgery. Longevitywas well worth it for us – again!
I'm attaching a recent photo from one of our walks to the spring by our house. (His favorite place to go)
Alison Aughtman


I have to let you know that my daughter's dog, Lola, an eight year old white Boxer, was having uncontrollable urinary problems. My daughter, Alicia, kept taking Lola to the vet. The vet told her that Lola had a urinary tract infection, so, of course, after many visits and hundreds of dollars later the dog was given medicine for the problem. My daughter said it helped, but it was also not good for Lola's liver!
My daughter, Alicia, soon grew tired of this, because even with the medicine, Lola still urinated uncontrollably but not as often. So, my daughter knows that I use your products for my dogs, so she called Springtime. They told her to use the Longevity. Alicia did that, and her dog no longer has problems with the urinating. And, no more medicine, no more expensive vet visits, etc. Amazing results!
The Longevity has helped to cure the problem of Lola's uncontrollable urinary problems much better and much safer than any medicine my daughter picked up from the vet.
My daughter Alicia thanks you all, as does Lola.
Jim Collie, Massachusetts

Skyler was diagnosed 8 years ago with an autoimmune disease that had caused her to lose all of her toenails and to go through bouts of skin issues as well as sporadic lameness. She lived on and off prednisone and doxycycline. I thought I was going to lose her about a year ago, because she was having such trouble getting around. I started her on Longevity in March. Since then, her toenails have actually started to grow back and her energy level and soundness have drastically improved!
Thank you so much for such great products that put out real results! I truly believe Longevity saved my best friend Sky! Thanks to my mom for keeping Skyler looking and feeling so healthy!
Thanks Springtime, for keeping my animals healthy and happy!
Wendy Garfinkel, New York

I've written you once before, about your Fresh Factors and Longevity products, and I feel compelled to write again. Louie, our 10 ½ year old Lab/Beagle mix, has been on both of your products for over nine years, ever since some wonderful woman told me about Springtime while we were visiting one of our local National Parks. I wish I could thank her, and, if this gets to print, I hope she reads this story – I am so very grateful for her sharing your amazing products!
She had seen that Louie was gimpy – walking mostly on three legs, resulting from a broken hind leg by a previous owner. He was 10 months old when we adopted him in the nick of time from the Humane Society. He was scheduled to be euthanized, as no one wanted him with a lame leg. However, within months of beginning Fresh Factors, Louie could run and would smile while doing so. It was our good fortune to be able to adopt Louie as he has been a great pup with a wonderful, sweet disposition.
I've also been so incredibly pleased with the positive effects of Longevity for Louie, who used to have such terrible, daily gas. Quite embarrassing when we'd have company over! Longevity is wonderful for eliminating gas. Some breeds of dogs seem to naturally have a lot of gas. I've given samples of your Longevity to two different families who have gassy dogs. And I want to tell you - the gas problems stop! Also, along with that, I've got to believe that the pups feel better too, just as we would!
So, I wanted to thank you again for your stellar, cost effective dog products, allowing me to ensure that my pups have the best lives I can provide for them!
Phyllis Nodler, Idaho

I would like to let you know how your product Longevity worked on my Boxers for bloody stool from colitis. I started giving them the Longevity along with the Fresh Factors on Sunday, and by Tuesday it was all cleared up!! They love the taste as well. I think that it is the kelp and the spirulina in this product that really helped... We love your products so much that I always recommend them to everyone.
Tina Muhs, Colorado

My dogster, Sooz, is a former laboratory Beagle who retired at age five and came into my life. She used to have back and/or neck problems. Sooz would tweak something every few months by either jumping off the couch or stepping wrong down the stairs, and would have to be on meds to get through it. But, since I discovered Springtime's Longevity in 2010, she has maintained her mobility and is as healthy and happy as can be!
I can't thank you enough for an amazing product! This is Sooz surfing this past summer at age 13! Look at her GO!!! THANK YOU, SPRINGTIME!!!
Alida Ramganesh, California

Our 14 year old German Shepherd Pitbull mix, Bella, has been on your Longevity for the last five years. It has absolutely turned back the clock for her! Bella has had two knee surgeries due to torn ACL's. Thanks to Longevity, Bella still plays like a puppy and walks an hour-and-a-half a day! Thank you Springtime!
Sarah Stevens, Sherwood Oregon

Fresh Factors for Malnourished Rescue Pup: "In just two weeks, I couldn't believe the improvement!"


Dear Springtime,
I have a rescue Pitbull/Boxer mix that I got when he was only 4 weeks old and on death's door. The woman that I got him from was headed for the dumpster with this puppy in the box she was holding, saying he wasn't worth the time anyway. I couldn't let this happen, obviously, so I scooped him up and did my best to save his life that he hadn't even begun to live yet.
I work in my local animal rescue as a foster coordinator, so working with sick puppies is nothing out of the norm for me. I started treating this puppy for his severe parasite infestation, muscle development issues, and skeletal problems. We almost lost him many times. My plan was to get him better and then find him a forever home through the rescue I work at, but he took so much work to keep alive that he ended up winning us over with his amazing spirit, infectious smile, and will to live! We named him Banks.
When I first started treating Banks, he had intestinal parasites that were so bad that he had very thin, patchy hair, he could hardly walk, and his belly was so very bloated. Since the parasitical worms were taking all of his much needed nutrients, Banks' glucose crashed many times due to anemia and hypoglycemia. I decided I had to give him some sort of supplement in addition to the food he was on to really set him up for success.
I started feeding Banks your Fresh Factors when he turned about 6 weeks old and could finally eat solid food. I started with the maximum dose because I knew he needed anything he could get to help him. In just two weeks, I couldn't believe the improvement! His hair started growing back and he finally started gaining appropriate weight and muscle mass--no more rounded belly! To my amazement, we discovered Banks has a beautiful dark brindle coat, something we could never tell because his coat was in such bad shape when we first got him. He now had energy like never before and was finally starting to act like a real puppy. I cried tears of joy.
At about 3 months old, he was being his new-and-improved normal self and running around being a farm puppy, having the time of his life. Being a tenacious, strong willed pup, Banks started chasing the horse and donkeys we have on the property. Somewhere in the midst of this chaos, he was trampled by one of the equines, crushing his shoulder. I was so angry and worried for him - we had just gotten him to be a normal puppy and there he goes getting himself trampled! Thankfully, he had no severe bone breaks, but he now walked with a limp. After all the work I put into him, I could not stand for him to be limping for the rest of his life. Enter Joint Health Chewables. Again, two weeks of the maximum dose and he was back to himself! No limp whatsoever! I was in awe.
Now, Banks is 3 years old and gets 2 Fresh Factors and 2 Joint Health Chewables daily (and he adores both...which is amazing since he is NOT a fan of most treats). He goes on hikes with me with no limping, and his coat has never looked better. Banks has never been healthier! He never gets sick (and he is exposed to many illnesses weekly), and everyone comments on how his coat is so soft and shiny and how his feet seem to be attached to springs!
I can't thank Springtime enough... I honestly believe your Fresh Factors and Joint Health Chewables had a huge part in how my pup's life turned out. All of my animals are now on Springtime supplements, from Roman, an 8 year old mastiff with arthritis, to Abby, a 20 year old Appaloosa that has heaves. I recommend them to anyone that will listen!
Thank you for all you do,
Jill and "Banks" Chubbuck, Washington


Dear Springtime,
I have a rescue Pitbull/Boxer mix that I got when he was only 4 weeks old and on death's door. The woman that I got him from was headed for the dumpster with this puppy in the box she was holding, saying he wasn't worth the time anyway. I couldn't let this happen, obviously, so I scooped him up and did my best to save his life that he hadn't even begun to live yet.
I work in my local animal rescue as a foster coordinator, so working with sick puppies is nothing out of the norm for me. I started treating this puppy for all of his severe problems. We almost lost him many times. My plan was to get him better and then find him a forever home through the rescue I work at, but he took so much work to keep alive that he ended up winning us over with his amazing spirit, infectious smile, and will to live! We named him Banks.
When I first started treating Banks, he had issues that were so bad that he had very thin, patchy hair, he could hardly walk, and his belly was so very bloated. I decided I had to give him some sort of supplement in addition to the food he was on to really set him up for success.
I started feeding Banks your Fresh Factors when he turned about 6 weeks old and could finally eat solid food. I started with the maximum dose because I knew he needed anything he could get to help him. In just two weeks, I couldn't believe the improvement! His hair started growing back and he finally maintained a normal physical well-being--no more rounded belly! To my amazement, we discovered Banks has a beautiful dark brindle coat, something we could never tell because his coat was in such bad shape when we first got him. He now had energy like never before and was finally starting to act like a real puppy. I cried tears of joy. Thank you for all you do,
Jill and "Banks" Chubbuck, Washington

I just want to thank you for Fresh Factors! Since we have been giving it to Trixi, our 12-year- old Shepherd/Lab mix, she has gotten back her spunk. She gets out and runs and plays like she used to, and she is not stiff when she gets up. It has made such an amazing difference, and we are so thankful!
We also buy it for my brother-in- law's dog. He is from the same litter as our girl Trixi, and it has made a world of difference for him too! We have a 5-year-old rescue Lab mix named Tiger Toones, who also takes Fresh Factors. We recommend it to all our doggie friends. This is the best product we have found. Thanks so much for helping our babies.
Amy Kuntz, Tennessee

I have a Golden Retriever who is almost 10. I got the Joint Health Chewables as a freebie. My son has commented to me how he hasn't seen her so spunky in years. I have steps in my home and she has no problem with them. Some days she moves a little slow, but some days she's chasing her tail like a puppy.
I'm really pleased with the Joint Health Chewables and the quality of life it has given my pretty girl, Saya, again. Thank you!
Cathy Smith, New Jersey
Golden Retriever feels like a puppy again! from Springtime, Inc. on Vimeo.

My vet was out of solutions for my 14 year old dog, Romie. Nothing helped her, and now we were at the point where I had to lift her up to bring her outside to pee and lift her up again to bring her back inside.
I tried the Joint Health Formula for Romie as I had nothing to lose... After less than 2 weeks on the maximum dose, my Romie was standing and walking! After 1 month she was running and could jump on and off the bed (and she hasn't done that since she was 1 year old!)
Now I give her the maintenance dose for her weight to keep her good. Joint Health Formula was very effective and cost way less than any other solution my vet had given me. And without the side effects! Keep it up! And most of all, thank you for my Romie, who has been with us since she was almost a year old!
Geneviève Côté, Quebec, Canada


I have been using your Joint Health Formula for YEARS. The proof is my German Shepherd, Sasha. She is now 15 years old and still uses the stairs!
Anyway, I noticed my other dog, Diesel, was starting to lose the color in his fur at the base of his tail. Also, he was scratching that area a bit. I ordered the Skin & Coat Oil and started him (and, actually, all my dogs) on it. Diesel has stopped scratching and his coat is just beautiful! This oil is awesome! It doesn't have any kind of odor, and my dogs eat all their food right up!
Thank you for another tried and true product! I recommend Springtime to ALL of my friends!
Susan Quick, Pennsylvania

We have been using your products now for about 4 years . We took Whistler off of all flea and tick applications and just use your Bug Off Garlic Chewables, which I crunch up and put on a treat every morning. We also use Longevity twice a day. We really believe that this has kept Whistler going in his old age (almost 15 years old)! We also use a bunch of other supplements we get from you which has made his older years quite good.
I have told many friends about your products and they too are now using them on their Goldens.
Thanks a lot,
Mike Aronson, Florida


I have been breeding Boxers for over 12 years now, using holistic methods whenever possible. I have a female named Carmella, who was spayed a year ago at age 5 after having a few litters. I noticed after being spayed that she started becoming more and more incontinent, leaking urine while sleeping. Over the past year, we have tried all kinds of antibiotics and supplements. Everything seemed to work only for a short time.
Then one day I thought of Springtime. I have used Bug Off Garlic over the years for my dogs and horses. It works great! I decided to call Springtime and ask what I could try for my Carmella girl. The account representative was very helpful and recommended Longevity. I also decided to give Longevity to my boy, Komrad, who will be turning 8 this summer, and who has had stomach issues all his life.
Carmella and Komrad have been on Longevity now for a month. All I can say is wow - what a difference in both! Carmella has stopped leaking. Both dogs have no more bad breath, no more stomach or gas problems and their eyes even look brighter.
I am so excited and amazed. I will be recommending these products to everyone. Thank you, Springtime!!!
Corie Greico, New York

I wanted to take a moment to thank you for the excellent supplements you provide. My Bulldog mix, Booker, is going 13 years strong with the help of Longevity. When I adopted him at age four, he was overweight and had severe mobility issues including a partially torn ACL. Longevity supported his recovery and helped him maintain a healthy life. Last year, I noticed that old age was creeping up on him with stiffness, trouble with the stairs and hills, and discomfort. I started him back on Longevity, and within two weeks, he was back to his normal energy and movement. Thank you so much for making such a great product and making Booker's golden years as comfortable and as happy as possible! Everyone at the dog park can't believe that he is 13-years-old and I give Longevity full credit!
Thank you from a lifetime believer.
Trisha L. Wenzel, Minnesota

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

My mom uses Fresh Factors for her 14-year-old Bernese Mountain Dog, Rusty. Before they started on this, they had taken him to the vet because he was moving slow and clearly in a lot of discomfort. Rusty had previously had a stroke and it left his head permanently cocked at an angle. The vet had recommended putting him down, but my mom and her husband decided to try a few things to see if they could improve his quality of life.
Well, they tried your Fresh Factors. Not long after, he was feeling better and moving around better, getting up off the floor easier, eating more. All in all, Rusty's health was noticeably improving.
Fast-forward a few months and here he is a photo of Rusty now. Hard to believe this is the same dog, now rolling around on the ground, tail wagging.
Since then, my sister has bought them for her dog and noticed his dry skin and itchiness reduced drastically. We've taken to calling them miracle pills, and I'm about to start my 5-year-old Greyhound on them because I want him to live a long and healthy life!
Best Regards,
Garret Archer



My name is Kara Chester and I am one of the Animal Caretakers here at the Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary in Red Lodge, MT. We have been using some of your products for over a year now. The products that we use every day are the Fresh Factors and Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables. We currently have two Coyotes, two Red Foxes, and one Grey Wolf and all of them are on Fresh Factors. Apache, our geriatric Grey Wolf, receives the Fresh Factors along with the Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables every day with her meal.
The wildlife surely does appreciate it. Thanks and have a great day!
Kara Chester
Yellowstone Wildlife Sanctuary, Montana

My husband and I adopted Brutus from our local shelter two years ago, and he will be seven-years-old in May. Last year he was having a difficult time moving around and getting onto the couch. I remembered giving my other two dogs Joint Health Chewables from Springtime, and how helpful it was for them. And, sure enough, Joint Health Chewables worked for Brutus!
Brutus had been placed on meds for a short time, but after doing research, I became concerned about unnecessary health problems. But now, Brutus is going strong on Joint Health Chewables for nearly a year now. He is happy and jumping around like he's a pup! I just wanted to thank you.
Amy Gravelle, California

Thank you so much for the wonderful products you make for our fur kids. Our GSD mix, Bubba, developed issues with his hips at the age of 3 1/2. We were devastated. I researched just about every option for him I could find.
I found Springtime, and was recommended the Joint Health Formula. We received our order and had some difficulties getting Bubba to eat his food with the Joint Health Formula in it but we finally found a routine that works. We use high quality canned food with a few of his favorite treats and add crushed freeze dried liver on top. I want to tell everyone who has a finicky pup like Bubba to NOT give up!!
Bubba did amazing on the Joint Health Formula- success! I cannot say enough good things. I tell everyone I know to check out Springtime Supplements. At one point, we went to an orthopedic surgeon just to get Bubba checked out. But, the vet said he wouldn't suggest surgery at this point, to just "keep doing what you're doing, Bubba is in great condition!" Bubba is chasing balls again and rough housing with his younger brother. He is the happy-go-lucky pup he was before. We can never thank you enough.
With much gratitude, Scot & Sara Field, Wisconsin
I've purchased several supplements for my dogs before but nothing as effective as Springtime. I've used Springtime for about three years now. I now even have my family buying Springtime products. It doesn't matter what you buy, it's top quality and you won't be disappointed.
I had a 10-year-old German Shepherd named Vaughn, who began having some issues in January of 2016. I was devastated. I went to a couple of vets who all told me the same thing, which was that my best friend was most likely going to leave us soon. I wondered if there was anything I could do to help Vaughn be comfortable, besides what the vets were giving. Vaughn was beginning to just lay around, not wanting to get up to greet us at the door as he always did. I stumbled across a breeder's website that uses your supplements and swears by them.
As I had emailed a couple of other companies who never responded, I was surprised when I got a response! Someone actually willing to listen. I was so grateful.
Springtime recommended me Longevity and Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables and I started Vaughn on them immediately. I could not believe my eyes. He literally turned into a different dog. He began playing ball again, something he had not done in months. He would greet us at the door when coming home. I could notice a huge difference in his overall health. It was such a pleasant sight to see.
Unfortunately, the inevitable happened. We lost my baby a few months later. It was one of the most difficult times in my life, to lose Vaughn. He grew up with our children and was a protector for all he loved. I cannot thank your company enough for giving me the best, last months with our baby. Vaughn felt the best he could, using Longevity and Advanced Hip & Joint Chewables and benefitted from your products. I am forever grateful.
Sarah Bebber Gonzalez, Texas
I have been using Springtime Longevity for over 10 years. My dogs have thrived. My 16-and-a-half-year-old girl just passed away last year, and her litter mate lived to 14 and a half (with severe epilepsy...no small feat). I really do, in part, attribute their healthy lives to Longevity.
Ginger, my 1-year-and-9-months-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, is on a raw diet. She is a happy and healthy pup, thanks to Longevity and Skin & Coat Oil! So many people ask me how I get her coat to be so shiny! She also is most impressed with your Choice Bully Sticks and reports that they are the best in town.
Thank you, Springtime. You have a customer for life!
Most Sincerely, Dr. Lori A. Clow & "Ginger," Arizona

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!

My dog has bilateral elbow dysplasia and moderate joint disease. At 10 months old he underwent orthoscopic surgery. He was a little better, but still in a lot of pain. He was limping and unable to make it around the block. Now that he has been onJoint Health Formula and Longevity, he is full of energy. I have to say thank you for an excellent product. He has so much energy and so playful I send him to doggy daycare and he loves it! No more limping. Thank you!
Ann Aschiero, Massachusetts

Mr. Dickens adopted us 22 years ago. He wears a tortoiseshell coat, and has outlived both his original master and his adopted master who lived to age 80. The vet's records say he was about a year old when he first saw him. He has an annual checkup, teeth get cleaned every few years – no cavities, no extractions ever. …and while he is a bit slow he has no problem jumping up on the window bench for his breakfast and dinner – breakfast is laced with J-Flex Concentrate. At the rate he is going, he may well outlast me… I became acquainted with J-Flex Concentrate from a friend who has horses. Thanks for carrying this product.
Pat Beauvais, Arizona