Menione "UniOne" Series Launches First Supplement for Exotic Animals: "Vegetable Plus" Supports Health from the Gut

Menione Co., Ltd. (Miyuki Business Park Building 4, 390 Ichibagi-cho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; President: Seiji Koga), a subsidiary of Menicon Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: 3-21-19 Aoi, Naka-ku, Nagoya; Director and Representative Executive Officer CEO: Yasutsugu Kawaura) specializing in animal medical care and selling ophthalmic equipment and supplements, announces the launch of "Vegetable Plus" on March 27, 2026. This nutritional supplement supports the health maintenance of exotic animals*1 from the perspective of their intestinal environment, by combining domestically produced vegetable-derived powder with water-soluble dietary fiber and lactic acid bacteria.

In recent years, the number of exotic animals kept as cherished family members has increased. Along with longer lifespans and aging, the need for daily health management and nutritional supplementation for these animals has also grown. However, compared to dogs and cats, the options for nutritional supplements for exotic animals are limited, and owners often face challenges such as picky eating, loss of appetite, changes in food intake due to aging, and the burden of administering medication.

Against this backdrop, Menione has leveraged its expertise, cultivated through the development and sale of products for exotic animals to veterinary hospitals, to develop "Vegetable Plus." The aim is to support the health maintenance of these small family members from the perspective of their intestinal environment.

"Vegetable Plus" combines domestically produced vegetable-derived powder with water-soluble dietary fiber and lactic acid bacteria to comprehensively support the maintenance of a healthy intestinal environment. The product design also considers palatability and ease of use. It is an easy-to-use powder type product that can be utilized in a wide range of situations, from daily health maintenance and nutritional supplementation to assisting with medication administration.

Menione will continue to empathize with pet owners' desire to "spend as long and as healthy a life as possible together" with their beloved animal family members. We are committed to developing safe and high-quality products and providing services that support the improvement of animal QOL (Quality of Life).

*1: Refers to small herbivorous animals (such as rabbits, hamsters, degus, chinchillas, etc.) and birds, excluding dogs and cats.

■Product Features

① Uses domestically produced vegetable-derived powder

Supports daily nutritional intake using domestically sourced vegetable ingredients such as Ashitaba, Mulberry leaves, Barley grass, Hokkaido pumpkin, Hokkaido carrots, and broccoli.

② Vegetable powder produced by air-flow pulverization method

The raw vegetables are pulverized using an air-flow pulverization method, which is less susceptible to heat, thereby minimizing damage to nutrients.

③ Contains water-soluble dietary fiber and lactic acid bacteria

In addition to vegetable-derived nutrients, it contains water-soluble dietary fiber and lactic acid bacteria to support the maintenance of a healthy intestinal environment.

④ Powder type designed for palatability and ease of use

It can be used according to the pet's specific needs, such as mixing with food, assisting with medication, or dissolving in water for administration.

⑤ Convenient handling with stick packaging

Individually packaged in aluminum sticks, ensuring quality preservation and portability.

■Product Overview

•Product Name: Vegetable Plus

•Form: Powder

•Ingredients: Pumpkin, Dextrin, Barley Grass, Ashitaba, Carrot, Broccoli, Water-soluble dietary fiber, Mulberry leaves, Lactic acid bacteria (heat-treated)

•Packaging: Individual aluminum stick packets