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Anyone use Probiotics? Ozzy has been having loose mucosy stool for the last few weeks and after much back and forth with stool samples, giardia tests, antibiotics and bland diet my vet gave me some probiotics. His poop firmed right up and he loves the taste of it. (He is also on another round of metrodizole.) The vet said use the probiotics once a day for 2 weeks. I was thinking of keeping him on it for maintenance after the 2 weeks but am unsure what the dose should be. Does anyone else use them regularly and if so how often? Thanks!! |
I would ask the vet. Not all probiotics are created equal.;) Alot of dog probiotics seems to be mixed with digestive enzymes too. I personally used to take 8 million units but realized that was not nearly enough. Now i take 50 million units. Your vet could recommend based on what he thinks is causing the problem. I would do a search and kinda research some of the products and then narrow it down to a few then ask the vet:D |
Thanks for the info :) I will call him. He gave us Purina Fortiflora. I'm totally in the dark on this stuff. These are the ingredients: Ingredients Animal digest, Enterococcus faecium, L-ascorbyl- 2-polyphosphate (source of Vitamin C), Vitamin E supplement, beta-Carotene, zinc proteinate, salt, manganese proteinate, ferrous sulfate, copper proteinate, calcium iodate, sodium selenite. A-4582 Contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms. Feeding And Administration Use under the supervision or direction of your veterinarian. A box of FortiFlora™ contains 30 packets. Each packet is 1 gram and is guaranteed to deliver 1 X 108 CFU/g of Enterococcus faecium SF68. |
Well if you vet gave it to you you should be ok! Enterococcus faecium SF68 must be the most healthy abundant organism in the dog gut! I would just follow the directions. I believe the gut is the gateway to health. If you organism are happy you are happy..lol;) |
:smile: Well good poopies makes a happy household that's for sure! :D Thanks for all the info Tink I appreciate it! :) |
I don't use probiotics but the ingredient list you posted caught my attention, particularly the animal digest. You should google 'animal digest' to see what it is (prepare to be grossed out). There are many brands of probiotics that don't use this stuff. You may want to check them out. |
I'll do that Woogie thanks. The last thing I googled and wish I didn't was Bully sticks...but hey he loves them :D |
oh man...holy crap...your right Woogie..NASTY! |
Google petflora thats what i use :) |
Thanks Diggy. I only see tablets..I wonder if it comes in a powder. Oz is a hard sell when it comes to pills/tablets, even if they're chewable :) |
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Pet Health Care - Natural Remedies For Your Cats & Dogs I use them 2-3 times a week mixed in a lil yogurt :) |
I just feed my girls yogurt every morning for breakfast and let them get their probiotics naturally. We use with Stoneyfield Organic Low-fat or Dannon Naturals Low-fat (vanilla or plain). A heaping spoonful is what they get and they love it!!!! |
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It would take a lot of yogurt to get the amount of probiotics in the capsules, but I do agree that yogurt is a good way to get some probiotics :) |
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Can I feed the dan active yogurt for people? Will yogurt help to control yeast in the ears? |
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