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02-13-2015, 09:00 AM | #1 |
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| Five Reasons You Should Give Your Pet Probiotics Five Reasons You Should Give Your Pet Probiotics | The Honest Kitchen Blog Probiotics offer many benefits to dogs & cats and are a great addition to their diet. 1. Improves Intestinal Health Probiotics are healthy microorganisms that have a beneficial effect on the body. The intestinal tract normally contains billions of “healthy” bacteria or microflora. During times of stress, disease, use of antibiotics, dietary changes or other causes, these bacteria can change leading to an unhealthy or depleted microflora. The most common symptoms of unhealthy bacteria in the gut are diarrhea and sometimes vomiting. Probiotics can repopulate the gut with “good” bacteria leading to improved intestinal health. 2. Decreases Side Effects of Antibiotics Antibiotics are designed to kill bacteria. When your pet takes an antibiotic it should have positive effects in fending off an infection. All antibiotics, however, also kill off the “good” bacteria in the gut and this is a common cause of diarrhea and other gastrointestinal side effects of antibiotics. If you know your pet will be taking an antibiotic, start giving a probiotic right away and you may be able to prevent these side effects. 3. Provides a Natural Alternative Treatment for Diarrhea There are many causes for diarrhea, including stress, travel, changes in diet, and various illnesses. Probiotics help maintain healthy populations of microflora that can help prevent diarrhea. In addition, at higher doses, probiotics can be an effective treatment for many types of diarrhea without the need for pharmaceutical drugs or other interventions. 4. Improves Body’s Immune System Probiotics help in the production of Vitamin K and Vitamin B. They also produce short chain fatty acids and protect against pathogenic (bad) bacteria. Probiotics have a strong effect in improving the local intestinal immune system and this translates to overall improved immunity for the body. The gut is the first level of defense against diseases and other pathogens that are swallowed. Improving the gut’s immune system has been shown to decrease the incidence of allergies, chronic respiratory disorders, and other illnesses. 5. Helps Treat Many Chronic Gastrointestinal Disorders Many dogs and cats with chronic intestinal disorders such as IBD (inflammatory bowel disease), colitis, bacterial gastroenteritis, and other intestinal disorders can benefit tremendously from daily probiotics. Note – some immune compromised patients should not take probiotics. Be sure to check with your veterinarian first prior to starting probiotics with your pet. By Dr. Leilani Alvarez
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02-14-2015, 06:08 AM | #2 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member | You are so right. . . I give Galen probiotics. I use pet Flora from Vitality Science. It is a great holistic company. You can call and talk to Stephen. He is wonderful. I have used a few if their products. Pet Flora for Dogs Also I give Galen Kefir. It is also amazing. It provides anti-biotic and anti-fungal properties. Also rich in in B complex vitamins, Vitamin A, Vitamin D, Vitamin K and biotin. The main minerals present in kefir tend to be calcium, phosphorus and magnesium. For a small size dogs or cats 1 tsp. – 1 tbsp. So Long Yeast, Hello Kefir! - Dogs Naturally Magazine
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02-14-2015, 07:02 AM | #3 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Thanks for posting...I think probiotics are great for both humans and furries.
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| I use probiotics daily for Katie and my husband. I really think I should be taking them, as well. For Katie I use Peobiotics Max by Nature's Farmacy. It was recommended to me by Wylie's Mom, but I also read about them in the past. I trust the company, and I have purchased a number of their products. Katie likes the taste, and my friends' dogs love the taste too and wait to eat their food if it's not on it. I haven't tried it, but they make probiotics for humans too. DOGZYMES Probiotic Max 8 oz » Natures Farmacy Inc. THE FORGOTTEN ORGAN IN OUR BODIES??? DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS? | Natures Farmacy Inc.
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02-24-2015, 11:13 PM | #6 |
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| These suggestions are so great! I use NWC Naturals for my furries. Love the company, so I became a re-seller. toplinepet.com There are also natural super probiotics, like green tripe & raw goat's milk. Kefir is awesome too!
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