Herbal Defender 71 Mix (formerly Infection Fighter 71)

Educational Overview

Immune Weakness, Infection & Inflammation in Animals 

An animal’s immune system plays a key role in recognising and responding to bacteria, viruses, and other environmental challenges.

When immune function is weakened or overwhelmed, infections may develop more easily and can become acute or chronic.

Immune weakness may occur due to:

• Age-related changes

• Stress or trauma

• Chronic illness

• Poor nutritional status

• Environmental or emotional strain
  
  

When the immune system is unable to regulate its response effectively, infections may persist or recur rather than resolving fully. This ongoing immune activation can lead to inflammation, which is part of the body’s natural defence process.

Pain, fever, and inflammation

During infection, the body may generate:

• Fever, as part of the immune response

• Inflammation, causing heat, swelling, and discomfort

• Pain or sensitivity, related to inflamed tissues

While these responses are intended to support healing, prolonged or excessive inflammation can contribute to ongoing discomfort, fatigue, and reduced wellbeing.

Supporting balance

Maintaining immune balance focuses on supporting the body’s natural regulatory processes, reducing excessive inflammatory strain, and helping the animal recover resilience over time. Gentle care, adequate hydration, appropriate nutrition, and stress reduction all play a role in supporting animals experiencing recurrent or persistent infections.

Educational note:
This information is provided for general educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure disease. Veterinary advice should be sought for ongoing or severe symptoms.

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Educational Purposes

Natural Approaches  Vs  Supportive Approaches

Natural wellness traditions emphasise strengthening the body’s own defences, helping the immune system build resilience and maintain balance in the face of everyday challenges.

Herbal knowledge has long recognised that plants provide powerful allies. Many botanicals contain a wide spectrum of natural compounds that often work together in synergy—enhancing each other’s qualities, reducing unwanted side-effects, and supporting the body as a whole. This holistic action has been valued by traditional healers, herbalists, and families for generations.

Modern research is now beginning to explore what has been passed down through centuries of tradition: plant extracts may help support immunity, resilience, and overall wellbeing—and sometimes offer unique advantages compared to single-compound approaches.

It is also well recognised that certain modern interventions may influence the body’s natural mineral balance or the delicate gut microbiome. A strong microbiome and healthy mineral reserves are considered vital for optimal cellular function, resilience, and energy. By supporting the body’s natural processes, herbal blends may help restore balance and maintain long-term vitality.

Reference sources:  – [IMB, University of Queensland: What is a superbug and why should we be worried](https://imb.uq.edu.au/article/201

Did you know that nearly 80% of the immune system is located in the gut?

This makes digestive health a cornerstone of overall wellness.

Probiotic Support – Targeted Strain for Gut Balance

A carefully chosen probiotic yeast that helps support and restore healthy gut flora.

This strain, Saccharomyces boulardii (SB), has been widely studied for its role in maintaining a balanced gastrointestinal environment and supporting recovery in cases of imbalance, overgrowth, or bacterial disruption.

✔ Traditionally associated with candida overgrowth and gastrointestinal balance

✔ Helps maintain microbial equilibrium in the gut

✔ Supports both prevention and recurrence management

✔ Suitable for cats, dogs, and equines

Directions for use

Cats & Dogs: Add 2 scoops of powder once daily to meals.
Equines: Add 1–2 scoops in a little water and give by oral syringe daily if possible.

Recommended minimum use: 2 months to support restoration of healthy gut flora

* Natural pet botanicals are not intended to replace veterinary care or medication. Our formulas are offered as an alternative health support for your animal's condition and not as a cure. 

Herbal Defender 71 Mix 


Contains:
Purple Coneflower (Echinacea angustifolia) 
Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
Cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis)
Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata)
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)  
Astragalus Root (Astragalus propinquus) 
Pau d’Arco (Lapacho)  
Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis) 
Cryptolepis (Cryptolepis sanguinolenta) 
Coptis (Coptis chinensis)  
Juniper (Juniperus communis) 
Sweet Annie (Artemisia annua) 
Blue Flag (Iris versicolor) 
Usnea Barb (Usnea barbata)  
Isatis Root (Isatis tinctoria)  
Dong Ling Cao (Rabdosia rubescens) 
in purified water & 30%-40%USP alc.

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These statements are for general wellbeing and educational purposes only. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease. Always seek veterinary or professional advice for specific health concerns.

DISCLAIMER
The statements made regarding these products have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The efficacy of these products has not been confirmed by FDA-approved research. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. All information presented here is not meant as a substitute for or alternative to information from your health care practitioners. The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act require this notice.