How Probiotics Work
The best probiotics
Reaching the intestinal tract is a vital process, and many probiotic products will not survive your dog's acidic stomach or mouth environments.
What Probiotics Do In The Canine Body
- Manufacture vitamins
and enzymes
- Produce neurochemicals.
(There are so many neural connections in the gut, that it is referred to as the "second" brain. Research is showing that not only does supporting the gut with probiotics benefit digestive processes, but, it also promotes balanced mood, hormones, and the involuntary nervous system. [1]) - Act as intestinal law enforcement—they maintain the gut wall and keep out bad guys like harmful, disease-causing bacteria.
Which Type of Probiotics Work Best for Dogs?
In our research, the most viable probiotic products are dry powders
In addition, powders are super convenient and offer a great value. When doing your own research, you'll want to decide on a probiotic with years of reviews, experience, and veterinary science backing.
We like Probiotic Miracle® because it offers all these key features of a good supplement for dogs.
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7 Signs Your Dog Needs Probiotics
If your dog is showing some of these symptoms, chances are he needs probiotics and digestive support
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Cites and References
- American Psychological Association. 2012 September, Vol 43, No. 8. That Gut Feeling. With a sophisticated neural network transmitting messages from trillions of bacteria, the brain in your gut exerts a powerful influence over the one in your head, new research suggests
- Weese JS, Arroyo L. Bacteriological evaluation of dog and cat diets that claim to contain probiotics. Can Vet J. 2003;44(3):212‐216.
- Fenster, Kurt et al. “The Production and Delivery of Probiotics: A Review of a Practical Approach.” Microorganisms vol. 7,3 83. 17 Mar. 2019, doi:10.3390/microorganisms7030083