PURINA Pro Plan Veterinary Diets Probiotics Dog Supplement, Fortiflora Canine Nutritional Supplement - 30 ct. Boxes

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Yoghurt is well-known for giving us humans the good gut bacteria we need. When it comes to dogs, yoghurt is a bit more controversial as an option for probiotic benefits, as dogs have different digestive systems to humans. Yoghurt is not toxic to dogs and as long as you offer it in moderation and avoid the sweetened versions, most dogs should be able to enjoy it every once in a while. However, yoghurt contains lactose which may cause digestive problems in some dogs, so it is important only to offer a small amount to start with and stop if there are any problems. Yes, vets will sometimes recommend puppies take specially-formulated probiotics for dogs. These can be incredibly useful for young pups. The life of a puppy is full of new experiences and changes in diet and puppy anxiety can result in loose stools or other digestive problems.

Contains a guaranteed level of a proprietary microencapsulated strain of viable probiotic (Enterococcus faecium SF68™) (5 x 108 CFU*/g) The microencapsulation process enhances stability, guaranteeing levels of live beneficial bacteria entering the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Recommended for: • Gastrointestinal disturbances and loose stools associated with microflora imbalance Loose stools associated with stress, antibiotic use or diet change Highly palatable formula – PURINA PRO PLAN FortiFlora Canine can also act as a palatability enhancer If your vet believes probiotics will be beneficial to your dog’s health, there are different options available. Probiotics for dogs come in various formulations: Enterococcus bacteria have some specific characteristics that can make them a useful bacterial type to include in a probiotic.

In the same vein, the manufacturer of FortiFlora does recommend exercising caution using FortiFlora in pets with severely compromised immune systems. It’s important to discuss FortiFlora use with your vet if you have concerns that your cat may have a severely compromised immune system.

Boosted immunity: probiotics can strengthen the gut microbiome, stimulate intestinal immune cells and modulate immune functions. While Entercoccus faecium may occasionally be found contributing to infections in human patients, this is predominantly in hospitalized patients. While these infections can be very serious, they are considered very rare outside of a hospital environment where patients are already ill and have very compromised immune systems. The authors of “The Genus Enterococcus: Between Probiotic Potential and Safety Concerns—An Update” discuss this as part of the risk/benefit assessment for using Entercoccus as a probiotic. Improved digestion: probiotics promote the growth of healthy bacteria in the gut and can help dogs with issues such as diarrhoea, flatulence, and constipation.The bacterial strain that FortifFlora contains, Enterococcus faecium, is a strain of bacteria naturally found within the digestive tract. The manufacturer also indicates that FortiFlora is manufactured using a proprietary microencapsulation process for enhanced stability to aid in passage through the GI tract.