By Nikitha Rajendran, Co-founder & CEO, Shvānas
Shvānas means dogs in Sanskrit.
I chose that name deliberately — because dogs, and animals more broadly, have been my companions, teachers, and responsibility for as long as I can remember. Long before Shvānas became a company, it was simply a way of life: rescuing animals, sitting through long nights with injured pets, learning to listen when they could not speak, and feeling the quiet heartbreak when healing did not come fast enough.
That is where my journey with pet wellness truly began.
Over the years, I saw the same pattern repeat itself. Pets would undergo surgery, medication, or long treatments — and while these interventions were often necessary, the recovery was stressful, slow, and sometimes traumatic. I began asking a simple question: what if healing could be gentler? What if we could help the body heal itself?
That question led to Heal The Buddy.
Healing Starts with the Immune System
At the heart of Heal The Buddy is a focus on Natural Killer (NK) cells — one of the immune system’s most important defenders. NK cells help identify damaged cells, regulate inflammation, and support recovery after illness or injury.
Using carefully calibrated far-infrared and antioxidant wavelengths, Heal The Buddy gently activates these NK cells. There is no force, no pain, no stress. The intention is not to override the body, but to support it — to create the conditions where healing can happen naturally.
Why Antioxidants Matter for Pets
One of the biggest challenges in pet health today is oxidative stress. It is a silent process that accelerates ageing, inflammation, and chronic disease, especially in senior pets.
By increasing antioxidant activity, Heal The Buddy helps reduce this oxidative burden. Many pet owners tell us they notice subtle but meaningful changes: improved movement, calmer energy, better sleep, and a visible return of comfort. These are not miracles — they are signs that the body is finding balance again.
Opening the Pathways to Repair
Another key element of Heal The Buddy involves piezoelectric channels — microscopic pathways in the body that respond to energy stimulation. When these channels are activated, they help guide stem cells, whether produced naturally in the bone marrow or introduced therapeutically, to areas that need repair.
This matters because healing is not just about having the right cells — it is about helping them reach the right place. By supporting these pathways, Heal The Buddy enhances the body’s own regenerative intelligence.
A Different Philosophy of Care
I want to be very clear: Heal The Buddy is not designed to replace veterinarians, surgery, or medical treatment. It is designed to work alongside them.
It is non-invasive.
It is drug-free.
And most importantly, it is stress-free for pets.
At Shvānas, we believe healing should never come at the cost of fear or trauma. Pets already give us their trust — our responsibility is to honour it.
Heal The Buddy is not just technology.
It is the embodiment of what Shvānas stands for: compassion guided by science, and care that begins from within.
