VetCur Vivo Zen
Botanical support for normal nervous system function and emotional steadiness.
$130.00 USD
Focused support for a steadier everyday rhythm.
Vivo Zen supports normal nervous system function and calmer adaptation in horses, dogs and cats. We generally suggest the Vivo range for long-standing concerns, especially those present for a year or more, alongside predictable routines and familiar care.
Choose the quantity that fits your routine. Each product has one standard size. Follow the current label for directions and amounts.
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Brewer’s yeast, ginkgo, hops, guarana, turkey tail, couch grass, and vitex.
VetCur Vivo Zen – Advanced Epigenetic Support for Stress, Nervous System Repair & Cognitive Health
Vivo Zen is for the spooky horse that never really comes off high alert, the dog that spirals with storms or fireworks, and the cat that lives on edge. It is built for animals whose nervous systems have been “on” for too long.
Instead of acting as a quick, surface‑level calmer, Vivo Zen focuses on epigenetic regulation—the way the body turns certain genes “up” or “down” in response to stress, repair, and experience. By supporting those control points, it helps the body move toward steadier stress responses, deeper recovery, and clearer cognitive function over time.
Whether your animal is dealing with chronic anxiety, long‑standing nervous‑system strain, or age‑related cognitive changes—or simply facing intense periods such as fireworks, travel, life transitions, or competition—Vivo Zen is designed to provide targeted support for calmer, more resilient days and nights.
Epigenetics is the science of how the body turns genes “up” or “down” in response to environment, nutrition, and experience. It does not change DNA itself—instead, it influences which genes are more active, and when. That means chronic stress, poor nutrition, and trauma can leave a kind of “software imprint” on how the nervous system behaves, even when the triggering event is over.
Vivo Zen is formulated to support those epigenetic control points by supplying nutrients and botanical compounds that the body uses to maintain healthier patterns of gene expression around stress, repair, and cognitive function. The goal is not to override the body, but to give it the raw materials and signals it needs to move toward a calmer, more resilient state over time.
1. Supports stress regulation at the cellular level
Chronic stress can leave the nervous system “stuck” in survival mode. Vivo Zen is designed to help the body re-establish healthier signaling patterns so stress responses can activate when needed—and then come back down again—rather than staying constantly elevated.
2. Nourishes nervous-system repair and cognitive health
Nervous-system health depends on both structural support and clean signaling. Vivo Zen includes ingredients that help support circulation to the brain, healthy nerve function, and the metabolic housekeeping that underlies long-term neurological resilience.
3. Provides cofactors for neurotransmitter balance
Emotional steadiness is influenced by neurotransmitters such as serotonin, dopamine, and norepinephrine. Vivo Zen supplies nutrient cofactors and herbal support to help the body maintain more balanced neurotransmitter activity rather than swinging between extremes.
Every ingredient serves a precise function. No fillers. Built to support the epigenetic, neurological, and metabolic pathways involved in long-term stress recovery.
Ingredients: Brewer's Yeast, Ginkgo, Hop, Guarana, Turkey Tail, Couch Grass, Vitex.
Best fed in the evening to align with the body’s natural nighttime repair and regeneration processes, but can also be given before high-stress events when needed.
Horse Dosage
Adult Horses: 1 scoop (~0.21 oz) per day (~21 days per bottle).
Light Use or Alternating with Other Supplements: 1/2 scoop (~0.11 oz) per day (~41 days per bottle) when alternating with AdhD or other VetCur support.
How Long Should Vivo Zen Be Used?
Dogs: Age in years ≈ months of support (for example, a 3‑year‑old dog typically benefits from about 3 months of Vivo Zen).
Cats: Age in years ÷ 2 ≈ months of support (for example, a 3‑year‑old cat typically benefits from about 1.5 months).
Horses: Age in years ÷ 2 ≈ months of support (for example, a 6‑year‑old horse typically benefits from about 3 months).
The timeline may be adjusted based on severity, response, diet quality, and individual needs.
Q: Why is Vivo Zen more expensive than some other calming products?
A: Vivo Zen is more than a simple calming blend. It is built around an epigenetic and neurological support concept, using a concentrated combination of functional mushrooms, circulation-support herbs, hormone-modulating botanicals, and nutrient-dense yeast. The ingredient quality, density, and complexity of the formula reflect that design. For many animals, it is used as a focused, time‑limited protocol rather than as a forever product.
Q: How is Vivo Zen different from a regular calmer?
A: Conventional calming products often focus on short-term relaxation. Vivo Zen is formulated to support deeper regulation—helping the body re-establish healthier stress responses, neurological steadiness, and cognitive support over time. It aims to help the system rebuild, not just take the edge off for a few hours.
Q: Will Vivo Zen make my animal sleepy?
A: Vivo Zen is not designed as a sedative. Many animals remain bright and engaged while finding it easier to settle, sleep, and recover when they need to. If your animal ever seems excessively sedated, consult your veterinarian and review dosing.
Q: Can Vivo Zen be used long term?
A: Vivo Zen can be used safely for extended periods when appropriate, but many animals benefit from a focused course based on their age and history, then transition to other VetCur support as needed. Work with your practitioner or veterinarian to tailor the duration to your animal.
Q: Does Vivo Zen treat or cure any specific disease?
A: No. Vivo Zen is a herbal and nutritional supplement designed to support normal nervous-system function, stress resilience, and cognitive health. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Vivo Zen was created for the cases where “just a calmer” never felt like enough—the horses, dogs, and cats whose systems have been under load for a long time. Epigenetics gives us a way to think about those patterns not as fixed damage, but as changeable software. My goal with Vivo Zen was to offer a formula that respects that science while staying rooted in whole-plant and functional-mushroom wisdom—supporting the body as it rewrites its own responses to stress, sleep, and daily life.
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For ViVet Horse, Beginner Horse and Yest Horse, free shipping is available in the contiguous U.S. only; other destinations have shipping charges at checkout.
Try it with confidence. Your first purchase of each product is covered by our 90-day satisfaction guarantee, starting on the day it is delivered.
If it is not the right fit, email info@herbsforanimals.com within 90 days of delivery to arrange a return. The guarantee covers one bottle or container of each product per customer or household, from the first purchase of that product, opened or unopened.
Additional bottles from bulk orders and repeat purchases, including later subscription deliveries, are excluded—even if unopened. Customers pay return shipping; original shipping charges are non-refundable.





Meet some of the ingredients behind the formula. Research in people, animals and the lab helps explain why these ingredients are interesting; the exact species, preparation and amount matter, and ingredient studies do not predict this blend’s results.
Possible changes to watch for—not deadlines. Timing varies with diet, environment and individual needs.
Build a routine around what your animal needs. Keep the companions that fit, and leave out the rest.
Botanical support for normal nervous system function and emotional steadiness.
$130.00 USD
Botanical support for normal nervous system function and emotional steadiness.
$130.00 USD
Botanical support for normal nervous system function and emotional steadiness.
$130.00 USD
Vivo Zen adds nutritional support for nervous-system wellness through life’s changes. A familiar routine, a quiet place to settle and gradual introductions give your animal a good foundation. Think steady daily support, with gentle preparation for the situations they find difficult.
Sprinkle the label-directed amount over their food. The powder usually clings well to dry kibble; a little water or wet food can help it mix in.
Picky eater? Start with a small amount and build gradually toward the label serving. If it suits their diet, mix with a little plain heavy whipping cream, half-and-half, or a light drizzle of olive oil. Our own dogs often lick the mixture straight from a spoon with a little cream or oil.
Dietary fat helps the body absorb fat-soluble nutrients and some plant compounds. Their regular meals may already provide enough, so added fat is optional.
For dairy-sensitive pets or those needing a low-fat diet, use a little water or familiar wet food instead.
Start with the amount that feels comfortable for your routine and budget. Each product comes in one standard size; the serving guide helps you work out how long it will last. Buying more is optional—you can start with one container and see how the routine suits your animal.
Choose what suits you near Add to Cart: a one-time order, or regular deliveries if a subscription is available. You’ll see the current price and delivery choices before you add it, so there’s no guessing.
Build the routine around what your animal actually needs, using formulas suitable for their species. You don’t have to add everything at once. If you’d like a hand choosing, tell us what they already use and what you’re hoping to support.
If your animal takes medication, is pregnant or nursing, or has a medical condition, check that the ingredients fit their care plan before starting. New, persistent or worsening symptoms deserve a veterinary check; nutritional support works alongside appropriate care.
Before a show, check the current ingredients against the FEI prohibited-substance rules and USEF Drugs & Medications guidance. Some herbal ingredients or their metabolites may be prohibited or detected in testing. Rules can change, so confirm this formula and any withdrawal plan with your veterinarian and governing body. We suggest pausing supplements three days before showtime; however, this cannot guarantee they won’t show up in blood work or urine.
We often suggest the Vivo range when an animal has needed support for a long time—particularly a year or more—and you’d like a more targeted routine. You don’t need to wait a year to ask for help. Tell us what’s been going on and we’ll help you explore the options.