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Does Your PET need a probiotic????

 

Most veterinarians are dismissive on this subject and state  that your dog or cat does not typically need a probiotic.  As an animal lover, owner, and nutrition and immune, GI/Skin specialist for over 15 years I will respectfully disagree.  I do not think however that all pets require a probiotic.  Also, there is a huge disparity in the products themselves.  Today

I will attempt to provide some guidance regarding this important subject.

I do believe that some pets require a probiotic… Dogs and cats with:

 

• ·         Chronic allergies
• ·         Low immunity
• ·         Skin problems
• ·         Yeast Infections
• ·         Digestive problems chronic constipation-diarrhea
• ·         Anal Itching
• ·         Parasites

In my opinion, dogs and cats with any or all  of these conditions will benefit from a great quality probiotic.   There are other circumstances as well.  If your pet is a rescue and was malnourished, or feral or was weaned earlier than normal your pet will benefit as well in my opinion. Pets that have taken antibiotics will also require supplementation.

 

Which ONE?

So, if your pet falls into one of these categories which probiotic should you give them?  I am hearing some pet owners giving their pet Kefir or Yogurt.  I don't think this is advisable.  Here's why: dairy is unbelievably hard on people's systems and many pets do not thrive on these products.  They may also excaberate skin conditions and allergies.

While some products can be shared between people and animals, animals require a different blend.  Also, there is a HUGE disparity in the quality of probiotics and you definitely get what you PAY FOR.  Most products never live past the stomach and are killed by stomach acids or get absorbed by enzymes.  AMAZON and Ebay are terrible places to buy supplements of any kind since most of them are fraudulent, manufacturer's discards and have been shipped all over and are stored under terrible conditions making them worthless. Read about this HERE: You're Buying FAKE, Counterfeit Supplements!

 

Two products I have used and believe in are:

RX Vitamins RX Biotic….This is a convenient powder can be mixed easily in food and is appropriate for both dogs and cats.  A jar lasts awhile and is $24.00 FREE Shipping!!! 

Another is Vetri-Probiotic by Vetri Science for dogs.  It is in chewable form and 120 are $75.20

While these products may seem taxing to your budget, consider the cost of vet bills.

 

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Taryn DeCicco, ND, LAc, LDN

Naturopath

Acupuncturist

Clinical Nutritionist

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Arlington Heights, IL

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