This story is adapted from veterinarian Dr Josie Beug's personal account, “TVATI: my new favorite product”, originally published on her Substack on 13 September 2026. The experiences and observations shared are her own.
For veterinarian Dr Josie Beug, DVM, CVA, the decision to try something new was personal. Her 21-year-old cat, Vajra, had been through a difficult period, and Dr Josie wanted to make the most of the time they shared.
In a candid article on her Substack, Dr Josie described her initial doubts about Tvati, the changes she later observed in Vajra, and why the experience meant so much to her.
Sceptical at first
Dr Josie is careful about the products she recommends. When she first heard about a topical formula made with Cook Islands Sea Hibiscus bark oil and coconut oil, she wasn't immediately convinced.
After a conversation with Tvati's founders, she decided to explore it for herself and introduce Tvati Pet into Vajra's routine.
Vajra's story
Vajra had suffered a fall that affected her back and mobility. Dr Josie had already tried several approaches to supporting her, including acupuncture, red light therapy and herbal care. Although Vajra had made progress, she still wasn't quite behaving like her old self.
Dr Josie began applying Tvati Pet as part of Vajra's routine. In her article, she explains that she noticed little change at first. Around two weeks in, however, she started seeing familiar behaviours return.
The little things that mattered
Dr Josie described Vajra walking into her office and exploring the kitchen again. In the weeks that followed, she also noticed her grooming herself, jumping onto a chair, showing more interest in food and even bossing the family dog around.
For Dr Josie, these everyday moments felt significant. They were glimpses of the personality she knew and loved.
“Her personality is back!”
Dr Josie Beug, DVM, CVA
It wasn't one dramatic milestone that stood out, but a collection of familiar little moments that had been missing from Vajra's daily life.
“It has given me my cat back”
Dr Josie Beug, DVM, CVA
Dr Josie's own experience
Her Substack article also describes Dr Josie's personal experience using the human Tvati formulation. She reported changes in her own comfort during rehabilitation for an old hip injury, which added to her interest in the product.
These were her individual observations, not the findings of a clinical trial. You can read her full account, including the details of both experiences, in her original post.
Remembering Vajra
We have sadly since learned that Vajra passed away peacefully. Our thoughts are with Dr Josie, and we're grateful that she chose to share such a personal account of their time together.
Writing about Vajra while she was still with her, Dr Josie put into words something every pet owner can understand:
“But I will take whatever quality time I can get with her.”
Dr Josie Beug, DVM, CVA
What more good days really means
When we say For more good days, we're not promising more years. We're talking about the moments that make the time we share with our pets so special. The confidence to wander into a familiar room. The comfort of a favourite resting spot. The appetite for dinner, the energy to groom, or the cheekiness to boss the dog around.
These are the little things Dr Josie noticed and treasured in Vajra's later life. And now that Vajra has passed, her story is an especially poignant reminder that quality of life matters just as much as the number of days.
For more good days. For the moments worth holding on to.
Dr Josie tells the story best in her own words.
Read her full Substack article for the complete account of Vajra's experience, Dr Josie's personal perspective and her original video.
This feature is an adapted summary of Dr Josie Beug's personal experience, originally published on her Substack. Dr Josie received complimentary Tvati Pet from the company, and her original article includes affiliate links. Her views and observations are her own.
Individual experiences vary. This testimonial is not a controlled clinical study and does not establish that Tvati caused the changes described or extended Vajra's life. Tvati products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your veterinarian about changes in your pet's health, comfort or mobility.
