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Originally Posted by Yorkieluv  Probiotics and Medical Nutrition Therapy
That link contains another good article that you will enjoy and find interesting...
I use VSL#3 because it has a significant amount of research backing its claims. This article includes info on that. Not only do I give it to Miko for his liver problems (history of HE), but also for his GI issues...Of course, he only gets a fraction of the recommended dose for humans (adults/children)...
If you don't feel comfortable with the inclusion of that strain, then I would try to find a different one. I would probably stay away from that for now, at least until there's more research if you don't feel comfortable. None of the probiotics I've used have contained that strain, so I can't tell you personally about its effects. There's a little bit of info on its effects in the article above but not much...Also, if you scroll to the bottom, there are some charts.
I know I'm probably a skeptic, but I don't trust a lot of pet products as much unless they have research backing them... |
I know people probably think I am way too paranoid, skeptical and analytical about these products but Ellie has enough problems. She doesn't need more from my lack of research.
My two or three top veterinary probiotic choices contain this, so I am a bit frustrated. Then there is Pet Flora that won't even tell you what strains it contains. I want to use VSL but the vet said something about only using veterinary products for this in passing. I guess I have to ask her why.
Marci, the one you posted looks interesting but what are the affects of supplementing with lipase and amylase? The body doesn't stop producing its own, does it?