Fox's story · Paralysis · 2016

“She said Fox may never walk again.” Three weeks later he was standing on his own.

Fox is a seven-year-old Maltese Shih Tzu who loves to play and cuddle. Two days after a routine trip to the groomer, his back legs were completely paralyzed. Every test came back normal, and the vet suggested it might be kinder to put him to sleep. Claudia could not bear the thought.

Fox · Maltese Shih Tzu · Ramos, California
Fox, a Maltese Shih Tzu mix, lying on a red deck
Fox

“Three weeks after Fox started taking Nzymes, he started moving
and standing up on his own.”

– Claudia, Fox's mom · Ramos, California

Two days after the groomer, he couldn't move.

"Fox is our 7-year-old Maltese Shih Tzu, loves to play and cuddle. He's always been a healthy dog. About a year ago, a routine trip to the groomer turned out to be devastating for me and my family."

"Two days after visiting the groomer, Fox became completely paralyzed in his back legs. He was in pain and unable to move. We took him to the vet hoping we could get some answers, but all tests came back as normal, including his x-rays. The vet said it could be a spinal injury but wasn't sure from where. She said Fox may never walk again and that it would be better to put him to sleep. I simply could not bear the thought of that."

Fox's situation
Maltese Shih Tzu, 7 years old, California
Back legs paralyzed two days after a groomer visit
Vet: all tests and x-rays normal; possible spinal injury
Told he might never walk again
Antioxidant Treats, daily
Week 3: standing on his own. Year 1: runs and plays

She read the other families' stories and ordered the Treats.

"So, I researched on the internet about paralysis in dogs and came across Nzymes.com. I read the stories of people and their dogs, and it inspired me to try some with my own dog. I ordered Nzymes Antioxidant Treats for my dog, and put all my faith in it!"

"To our surprise, 3 weeks after Fox started taking Nzymes, he started moving and standing up on his own. He was also gaining strength with his back legs each day."

One year later, he runs and plays.

"It's been one year already and Fox is doing great! He runs and plays and he still takes Nzymes Antioxidant Treats every day, they only make him stronger. Fox's vet couldn't believe it."

"I definitely recommend Nzymes Antioxidant Treats to anyone, they really work! I also give my other dog 1 Treat daily and it helps him with his coat."

Claudia's first move was the one we'd suggest to any family with a dog whose back legs have gone: look at the bowl. Diet is the first thing we go over on a consult; the current version of that list is our recommended foods guide. If your dog is where Fox was, book a free consultation and we'll talk it through with you.

What Fox's family used

Antioxidant Treats, every day for a year.

Today we pair the Treats with Sprouted Granules as the Core Foundation: the same nutrition in two forms, one by hand and one in the bowl. For a small dog like Fox, the Tiny Treats version.

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Fox is doing great!
Fox's vet couldn't believe it.

Claudia Pineda · Ramos, California
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What we recommend today

The Treats Fox takes, plus the Granules.

The Core Foundation
The Core Foundation, Tiny Treats version: Tiny Antioxidant Treats and Sprouted Granules

Fox's family used the Antioxidant Treats on their own. Today the Treats come paired with Sprouted Granules as the Core Foundation. Diet comes first: start with our recommended foods guide. Dogs under 25 pounds, like a Shih Tzu mix, get the Tiny Treats version; larger dogs the standard.

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Claudia read the other families' stories and decided to try.
Now Fox's is one of them.

Every order comes with our 120-Day Worry-Free Guarantee, free customer care from a small family team, and formulas built on over twenty-five years of work: support for your dog's own body, from the inside.

Fox's story is shared with his family's permission. It's one dog's experience, not a guaranteed result and not a substitute for veterinary care. Nzymes products are nutrition that supports your dog's own body, not a treatment for back problems, paralysis, or any disease. Never stop or change a prescribed medication without your vet. Every dog is different and individual results may vary.