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Stimulating Your Pet's Natural Repair System for Bone and Soft Tissue Support

Helping dogs with mobility challenges while preserving an ancient herbal remedy

Over 20 years ago, TVATI began its journey far from modern veterinary clinics, emerging from the heart of the Pacific Ocean. Rooted in an ancient Cook Islands practice known as Te Vairakau Ati, Tvati Pet is a topical oil traditionally used to support musculoskeletal health, including joint function, mobility, and recovery.

The original aim was simple yet profound: to preserve a sacred tribal recipe by sharing it with the wider world, for the benefit of both two- and four-legged beings.

Inspired by a rich legacy of traditional healing, TVATI was initially developed for humans. Over time, its effectiveness naturally extended to companion and working animals, evolving into a shared wellness solution that honours tradition while addressing common, modern health challenges.

A Simple Formula with Deep Roots

Tvati Pet contains just two carefully chosen ingredients: a specific hibiscus bark oil and coconut oil. Both are 100% natural, purposeful, and selected for their complementary roles. The formula is specifically adapted for companion animals - including dogs, cats, horses, and more - with the same care and precision used in human applications.

The hibiscus bark oil is grown, harvested, and processed exclusively in the Cook Islands, where this revered plant has long been valued for its supportive and self-regenerative role in bone, cartilage, and soft tissue health. Harvesting is carried out by the local community using respectful, ancestral methods that have been practised for centuries. The Cook Islands people are a central part of the TVATI company, making this a true collaboration.

These wild-growing hibiscus trees are never cut down; instead, only one-third of the bark is removed at any time, allowing the plants to regenerate naturally.

This process is guided by CIMRAD (Cook Islands Medicinal Research and Development), ensuring long-term sustainability. Although hibiscus grows in abundance across the islands, its harvesting is treated as a gift - handled with care, integrity, and respect, and entirely by hand.

Designed to Absorb, Designed to Support

Organic coconut MCT oil is added as a clean, nourishing carrier. It soothes the skin and enhances absorption, allowing the hibiscus extract to be delivered deeply and effectively through the skin.

There are no fillers, parabens, sulphates, or synthetic preservatives. Every drop of Tvati Pet is designed to be safe, holistic, and thoughtfully formulated, offering a clean alternative to more heavily processed or chemical-laden topical and oral supplements.

Drawing on centuries of traditional knowledge alongside modern clinical observation, the formula brings ancient wisdom into the present day in a way that remains accessible and relevant.

How to Use Tvati Pet

The oil is applied once daily, with just a few drops gently massaged into the back of the dog’s neck. This area allows for systemic absorption through the skin, meaning the active compounds can be distributed throughout the body without needing to apply the oil directly to the area of concern.

Over a four-week period, pet guardians often notice visible improvements in movement, comfort, and overall energy. Once optimal results are reached, many transition to a maintenance routine of two to three applications per week. Individual needs vary, as no two dogs are the same. Some dogs may benefit from longer-term use depending on their condition.

Small outward changes can signal meaningful improvements in comfort and pain management, so pet guardians are encouraged to take before-and-after videos to help monitor progress over time.

Tradition Meets Modern Understanding

The organic coconut MCT oil is cold-pressed and organically certified, providing an ideal carrier for delivering the hibiscus bark oil extract safely through the skin.

Tvati Pet’s formulation is supported by PhD-level, peer-reviewed research. Studies on the active compounds within the hibiscus extract have shown their ability to stimulate bone and cartilage activity when applied topically.

Once absorbed, the oil works from the inside out, reducing inflammation at the cellular level and supporting the body’s natural healing processes that underpin recovery, comfort, and mobility. Its simplicity is part of what makes it distinctive: a gentle, non-invasive approach that delivers visible outcomes using clean, natural ingredients through an easy-to-use routine.

A Lineage that Spans Generations

Importantly, Tvati was not originally created for animals. It began as a topical remedy for humans, guided by ancestral knowledge passed down through generations. Traditionally, the oil was used to support recovery in athletes, labourers, elders, and even warriors. Applied to the skin, it was known to penetrate deeply and support rejuvenation of sore joints, muscles, and connective tissue.

This powerful lineage is what sets Tvati apart. It is not simply a pet wellness product, but part of a broader philosophy that embraces the entire family. With the availability of the human-focused range, Tvati Traditional, pet owners can now benefit from the same system of healing that’s improving the lives of their animals.

The specific Tvati blend was developed and carried forward by Cook Islands medical doctor and researcher Dr. Graham Matheson, a member of the traditional Cook Islands community. Today, the oil continues to be used by dogs, horses, and cats around the world.

Like many long-standing, non-pharmaceutical health aids, the precise way in which it stimulates the body’s own self-repair system is not fully understood. In fact, attempts to isolate that element of the hibiscus bark oil that stimulates the natural repair system were unsuccessful. The benefits only occur when the oil remains in its natural form and is combined with coconut oil to aid absorption. For this reason, Tvati can only ever be produced as a whole, natural formulation.

And perhaps that is part of its enduring appeal.

The most important thing is that it works - and has done for centuries. Thank you, Mother Nature.

Find Out More

To read more about TVATI, including videos, podcasts with Dr Graham Matheson, and supporting research, visit:

👉 Natural Joint Support for Dogs | Tvati Pet

For individual guidance, contact the team at hello@ingenious-probiotics.com.