PROBIOTICS
It has been proven that giving adult dogs and puppies probiotics increases the amount of antibodies necessary to fight viral diseases, thereby improving the effectiveness of vaccines and increasing the dog's immunity.
What is a probiotic?
Simply put, it is a collection of beneficial microorganisms that live in your pet's digestive tract. Most of these bacteria live in the dog's intestines. Their task is primarily to balance the internal environment so that the dog can easily prevent diseases and thus enjoy overall health. In addition, these microorganisms also perform the following tasks:
- help break down food.
- Ensures proper digestion.
- Creation of nutrients and essential vitamins.
- They fight potential pathogens.
- strengthen the animal's overall immunity.
Do dogs need probiotics?
In general, it can be said that a healthy, young dog should be able to naturally maintain the balance of all digestive microorganisms. But in practice it doesn't work that well. Especially during periods of stress, illness or malnutrition, the balance in the intestines becomes imbalanced. And since most dogs respond well to the addition of beneficial microbes, it is recommended to support their digestive system with these microbes from time to time to restore the balance of their microflora.
Benefits of probiotics
Long-term studies have shown that certain types of probiotics may have specific benefits for dogs. These are mainly the following advantages:
- support the immune system.
- Help dogs prevent anxiety.
- They can reduce stress.
- They influence the dog's mood and emotions.
- They prevent diarrhea.
- Prevents the occurrence of food allergies.
How to choose a good probiotic for your dog?
There are many preparations containing probiotic bacteria on the pet market. They differ not only in the species and strains of microorganisms, but also in their form - they can be in the form of powder, liquid or paste.
- Probiotic powder for dogs is usually packed in sachets or capsules to facilitate dosing. In addition to beneficial microorganisms, probiotics for dogs in sachets often also contain substances that nourish the bacteria living in the intestines.
- Liquid probiotic for dogs contains several species of probiotic bacteria and herbal extracts that alleviate digestive problems or brewer's yeast, which is a source of protein and beta-glucans that increase immunity.
- Probiotic for dogs in the form of a paste is most often a preparation enriched with prebiotic substances, such as FOS and MOS. The tasty paste can be administered directly into the dog's mouth thanks to a convenient tube or syringe.