Description
This high strength supplement features convenient, single-serve sachets with a holistic blend of prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. Its purpose is to aid digestion, promote a healthy gut, and support the immune system. It contains over 2 Billion CFU per serve and 7-strains of probiotics!
Dog Health
- Signs of gastrointestinal distress or an imbalance in the microbiome is quite common in dogs and may include: flatulence, loose stools, and diarrhoea
- 70% of the body's immune cells are located in the gut, therefore, a healthy digestive system is crucial for overall health and well-being
- A combination of Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics can assist in rebalancing the gut microbiome and prevent harmful bacteria becoming dominate over beneficial bacteria
Gut Microbiome
- Dogs harbour a vast number of microorganisms in their digestive tract such as bacteria, viruses, and yeasts, which collectively form the gut microbiome
- The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in ensuring optimal digestion and absorption of nutrients to support a healthy immune system
- A healthy microbiome has a large population of beneficial bacteria, a diverse range of bacterial species, and the correct balance of beneficial vs bad bacteria
Beneficial Bacteria Versus Bad Bacteria
- The microbiome comprises of both beneficial and harmful bacteria
- Beneficial bacteria assist food digestion and regulate levels of harmful bacteria
- Harmful bacteria can have negative effects on your dog’s health if they escape the gut and enter the bloodstream, or if they overpower beneficial bacteria
Key Claims
- The powerful formula contains 7 strains of probiotics, along with prebiotics and postbiotics, to enhance the balance of microorganisms in the intestinal tract
- Supports a healthy digestive system and immune function
Specially Formulated For:
- Daily use to support overall gut health
- During and after antibiotic treatment
- Episodes of gastrointestinal and digestive upsets such as flatulence, loose stools, and diarrhoea
- Periods of dietary transition or change
- Seasonal allergies to aid immune health
- During or post kennel visits to help combat common stomach distress or illnesses
- Suitable for dogs 8 weeks and older
Specially Formulated With:
1. Prebiotic (Inulin)
- Inulin is derived from chicory and is a key source of non-digestible fibre that serves as food for beneficial bacteria
- The bacteria then produce short chain fatty acids that help protect the gut
2. Probiotics (2 Billion CFU/serve)*
- Lactobacillus plantarum: promotes a healthy gut, helps manage acute diarrhoea, and aids oral health by tackling bad breath, plaque, and tartar build-up
- Lactobacillus rhamnosus: supports gut health, immunity, and dental hygiene
- Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis: helps maintain healthy skin and coat, supports healthy weight management, assists in combating acute diarrhoea
- Bifidobacterium longum: supports the gut, skin, and coat
- Lactobacillus acidophilus: helps maintain a healthy gut
- Saccharomyces cerevisiae ssp. Boulardii: a yeast probiotic that aids gut health, helps ease acute diarrhoea, and can be used in combination with antibiotic treatment
- Enterococcus faecium: promotes a healthy gut and strong immune system
3. Postbiotic (0.2 Billion cells/serve)
- Lactobacillus paracasei: Helps enhance immune health and skin condition as a result
How Soon Will Results Be Noticeable?
- While the effects of a probiotic supplement can vary, it may take a few days to two months for your pet to experience the benefits
- Probiotics work by increasing the population of beneficial bacteria in the gut and reducing harmful bacteria - this process takes time
- It's important to be patient and continue giving your dog the recommended daily dose for at least 2 months
- If symptoms persist, seek advice from your veterinarian
Unique Benefits
- Australian-made
- Veterinary grade formulation manufactured in Australian GMP/TGA certified facility (Good Manufacturing Practice / Therapeutic Goods Administration)
- Stable formulation – this refers to the probiotic’s ability to retain its health benefit (or efficacy)
- Unflavoured formula – you can mix in with your dog’s meal or sprinkle on top
- Two strains in the probiotic (Lactobacillus rhamnosus and Enterococcus faecium) have shown to enhance immune system health in puppies
- Contains no meat, grains, artificial colours or flavours
- Refrigeration not required
Presentation
- Packaged in sachets for efficacy and stability in a GMP-certified facility
- Sachets guarantee freshness and maintain stability of probiotics until the end of shelf life
- Single-serve sachets are convenient and portable
- Each sachet delivers an accurate 1.2 g dose
- Sachets are easy to tear open and pour
Note
- Probiotic supplements take precedence over yoghurt as a natural food source of probiotics because dairy products have a high lactose content that may cause intestinal distress
- *CFU refers to ‘Colony Forming Units’ and represents the number of living/viable microorganisms in one serving of probiotic supplement. It is an indicator of probiotic quality to ensure your dog receives a high enough number of live bacteria per serve to improve the balance of good bacteria in the gut.
Side Effects
- The purpose of probiotics for dogs is to restore balance in their gut and prevent bad bacteria from overpowering beneficial bacteria
- This balancing process can take time, and your dog may experience temporary digestive adjustments such as flatulence, loose stools, or diarrhoea
- These adjustments are normal as the gut transitions to a healthier microbiome and indicate that the probiotics are working
- If digestive symptoms persist, stop giving probiotics for 2 days to allow the gut to settle, then restart with half the recommended daily dose for 3 days before increasing to the standard dose
- Consult your vet if symptoms persist