Bee Venom for Animals

The Natural Alternative to Steroids

When Happy Families launched Honeybalm with added bee venom for arthritic humans seven years ago we had no idea they'd start giving it to their pets. Little did we know we were ahead of the trend for human products to migrate into the veterinary field - think Prozac for dogs.

Before we knew it dogs and horses were licking up Honeybalm - the delicious energy booster that also does wonders for joint and muscle health in older animals.

That's when we discovered there really is nothing new under the sun... Researchers had been using bee venom in dogs and horses for at least the last 40 years, presenting their findings at specialist conferences the average person never hears about.

The difference was that while they injected bee venom serum into the animals, we found animals could benefit from bee venom taken as a dietary supplement in honey or capsules - making it available to all pets at reasonable prices.

Soon we had



  • Horse therapists using bee venom for thoroughbred racers dogged by injury
  • Specialist dog breeders feeding it to champions to enhance movement in the show ring.
  • Greyhound owners giving bee venom to racing dogs for a performance edge,
  • Elderly dogs walking again after lying around crippled by soreness and stiffness.


  • Says one horse therapist "It's a great natural alternative to steroids."



    Some of our success stories:

    A Labrador champion who after two operations had a mobility rating of 2 out of 10. After taking Honeybalm regularly mobility rating is back to 10 and he remains a top stud dog.

    Labrador/Retriever litter mates (13 years) having difficulty walking, especially going up steps. "After only a few days we noticed a difference. It's taken four years off their age in terms of deterioration."

    A throughbred horse tore a hamstring and owners told it would "never race again." After Honeybalm and BV Relief treatment it went on to win six races.

    An eventing horse which failed health checks mid way through a three day event three years running. The fourth year with bee venom products it passed veterinary checks and was able to complete the course.

    Happy Families new category of dietary supplement - bee venom taken orally in honey or capsule or as a topically applied cream - makes the benefits of bee venom therapy available to all dogs and horses. Introduce it as a daily "treat" for your animal today.

    Order Honeybalm For Pets 500gm jar

    Order Honeybalm for Pets capsules

    Order Honeybalm for Horses (2kg tub)

    Order BV Relief cream (horses only)



    Warning: Happy Families bee venom products have not been evaluated under Veterinary Medicines regulations for analgesic and anti inflammatory effects. Diagnosis of medical conditions should be made by a professional. Avoid use where there is a clear history of hypersensitivity or allergic reactions to bee stings. If the animal is on a medication for a cardiovascular condition or hypertension consult your doctor before use. Not suitable for young animals (under 12 months) or for pregnant or lactating females.


    Manuka Honey With Extra Bee Venom (1 Jar)
    Manuka Honey With Extra Bee Venom (1 Jar)
    NZD $22.00
    Skin Cream - Active Manuka (1 tube)
    Skin Cream - Active Manuka (1 tube)
    NZD $25.00
    Honeybalm Capsules (3 bottles)
    Honeybalm Capsules (3 bottles)
    NZD $100.00

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