Menione's "UniOne" Series Launches First Exotic Animal Supplement: "Vegetable Plus" for Gut Health Support

Menione Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Miyuki Business Park Building 4, 390 Ichibagi-cho, Nishi-ku, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture; President and Representative Director: 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, 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 gut 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, and with longer lifespans and aging, the demand for daily health management and nutritional supplementation 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 gained from developing and selling products for exotic animals to veterinary hospitals, and developed "Vegetable Plus" with the aim of supporting the health maintenance of these small family members from the perspective of their gut 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 gut environment. Its 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 healthy a time as possible together" with their beloved animal family members, and will strive to develop safe and high-quality products and provide 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 by using domestically produced 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 air-flow pulverization method, which is less susceptible to heat, is used for grinding raw vegetables, taking care to minimize 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 gut environment.

④ Powder type designed with palatability and ease of use in mind

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

⑤ Convenient handling with stick packaging

Adopts individual stick packaging made of aluminum material, considering 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