NutriPaw Pre & Probiotic Digestive Treats For Dogs - Gut Health, Sensitive Tums, Anal Glands, Scooting, Loose Stools, Smelly, Itchy Ears, Enzymes Great for all dogs

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You’ve heard us say it many times before, but it is always worth repeating: gut health is crucial for overall health. If the gut isn’t healthy the entire body can suffer. After all, not only does up to 80% of the immune system live in the gut, but the gut microbiome communicates with so many other systems in the body, telling them how best to perform their various tasks. Breaking down the word, ‘pro’ means in favor of, and ‘biotic’ means beneficial for life. Your dog’s intestinal barrier is what prevents harmful substances from being absorbed. Probiotics get to work by limiting the ability of bad bacteria to penetrate the barrier and cause problems or disease. Of course, this is just a really brief overview, and I recommend you dive deeper into the world of probiotics before jumping in. Can Probiotics Be Harmful?

Veterinarians and pet parents realize the importance of supporting a dog’s digestive health and overall well-being. When shopping for a probiotic for your dog, ask your veterinarian about their choices and consider the following: Like most dogs, my Alaskan Klee Kai have experienced digestive problems in the past, usually due to the fact that they’ve eaten something on the ground during a walk or because I’ve fed them some scraps from the table that didn’t agree with their tummies. We gathered our favorite probiotics for dogs together into one easy-to-scan list. Each probiotic on this list is designed with specific needs in mind. For example, your dog may do better with a chewable versus another dog that achieves maximum results with a probiotic powder. Peruse the list for the formula that works best for your pup. Again, blend everything together in the blender until smooth, then pour into ice cube trays and feed an ‘ice cream treat’ whenever the urge strikes!

Will probiotics help my pet?

We’ve talked about fermenting with Sauerkraut. But let’s take it a step further by introducing powerful anti-oxidants from berries. Using strawberries or blueberries (or both), and a fermenting kit, you can easily make a super probiotic and disease fighting topping for your dog’s food.

Like humans, dogs also have beneficial gut bacteria that live in their digestive tract. Healthy gut bacteria families (called “phyla”) have fancy names like: Furthermore, when making homemade treats be sure to exclude human food that may be harmful. See the full guide on human food that dog’s can and cannot eat.

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Micro-encapsulated probiotic to protect it from heat, moisture, and digestive juices in the mouth and throat

Kefir may also contain artificial sweeteners, which can be dangerous for dogs. Only ever get plain kefir, and read the ingredients carefully Not only is pumpkin a great digestive aid, it’s also a good source of prebiotics! Goat’s milk is another potent probiotic, and is very easy to digest. Note: if your dog is a gulper or inhaler of food, be careful with ice cubes – you don’t want your animal to swallow them whole and choke! 3. Creamy Iced CreamBe sure to let your veterinarian know if you plan to start a probiotic, as it can interfere with certain medications, especially antibiotics. What To Look For When Choosing A Probiotic For Your Dog Some of our favourites are probiotic treats for dogs. Not only do dogs love them, we love them because we know they’re doing their bodies good!