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Probiotics (lactobacillus/bifidobacterium etc.)
Probiotics are health-promoting "friendly" bacteria available in the form of oral capsules and are used to treat allergies and skin problems. 'Probiotic' means 'for life' and beneficial intestinal bacteria present in probiotics help to cure skin problems by inhibiting the growth of harmful bacteria, promoting good digestion, boosting immune function, producing nutrients, and increasing resistance to infection.
Probiotics help maintain a healthy balance of “good” bacteria in the digestive tract. If normal bacteria are depleted or the balance of good and harmful bacteria is disturbed by diet, infection, antibiotic use, lifestyle changes, or stress, harmful “unfriendly” bacteria tend to proliferate and lead to gastrointestinal problems. Probiotics are important in recolonizing the intestine during and after antibiotic use and they prevent up to 50% of infections occurring after antibiotic use.
Probiotics promote healthy digestion by secreting enzymes. Acidophilus and bifidobacteria can manufacture B vitamins, including niacin, folic acid, biotin, and vitamin B6. L. rhamnosus and L. plantarum are involved in the production of several nutrients such as short-chain fatty acids, and the amino acids, arginine, cysteine, and glutamine.
Probiotics that are suitable for dogs are available in powder, chewable treats, and capsules.
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Probiotics are a great addition to an overall diarrhea treatment plan
I love using probiotics in my patients with diarrea. In those with mild symptoms I will use this as a sole therapy. In those with mor...
Posted by Rachel_Muur_DVM on Saturday, June 16, 2018
Probiotics (lactobacillus/bifidobacterium etc.) for Diarrhea
Great for treating the side effects of antibiotics
Probiotics were a life save when my dog was on antibiotics. My lab mix was diagnosed with Ehrlichiosis and was put on doxycycline to tr...
Posted by Dominique M on Friday, November 30, 2018
Probiotics (lactobacillus/bifidobacterium etc.) for Ehrlichiosis
Helpful for GI Upset
Probiotics are very helpful for pets with diarrhea. The probiotics help replace the "good" bacteria in the GI tract after a bout of GI ...
Posted by Mia B on Sunday, July 08, 2018
Probiotics (lactobacillus/bifidobacterium etc.) for Upset Stomach (Short-term Vomiting and Diarrhea)
