Why do dogs need probiotics?
Why do dogs need probiotics?
Why do dogs need probiotics?
Like humans, there are many microorganisms in the intestines of dogs, of which about 95% are bacteria, including good bacteria and bad bacteria, which work together to maintain the healthy balance of the dog's intestines.
Under normal circumstances, healthy dogs can naturally maintain the balance of intestinal flora. However, when dogs are under stress, disease or malnutrition, the number of bad bacteria is likely to exceed the good bacteria, resulting in an imbalance of intestinal flora, which in turn causes a series of health problems such as diarrhea, allergies, obesity, flatulence, cramps, gastrointestinal discomfort, etc.
At this time, supplementing with probiotics can effectively increase the good bacteria in the body, accelerate the restoration of intestinal flora balance, and help furry pets prevent diseases and promote health.
What are the benefits of probiotics for dogs?
1. Relieve diarrhea and food allergy symptoms
When dogs have diarrhea or food allergies, supplementing with probiotics can increase the good bacteria in the intestines, restore the balance of intestinal flora, and thus relieve gastrointestinal discomfort and promote intestinal health.
2. Prevent anxiety and reduce stress
A study published in Applied Animal Behavior Science showed that taking probiotics specifically for dog anxiety problems may help relieve emotions and improve behavioral problems. Probiotics regulate dogs' emotions and behaviors by changing the composition of bacteria in the intestines, thereby effectively relieving anxiety and stress symptoms.
3.Strengthen the immune system
The intestinal flora and the immune system regulate each other in balance; however, when the intestinal flora is unbalanced, the number of bad bacteria exceeds that of good bacteria, and the immune system will also be affected.
4.Solving allergies and skin problems
The skin is the gatekeeper to protect the health of furry pets. It can prevent the loss of water and heat in the body and resist the invasion of external pathogens. By improving intestinal health and enhancing gastrointestinal absorption, the skin will get more adequate nutrition to stay healthy.
Skin probiotics can strengthen the gastrointestinal absorption of furry pets, improve skin health and barrier strength, and then solve allergies and skin problems and reduce the feeling of itching!
5. Improve obesity
Bacterial imbalance may also lead to a fat body that is prone to excessive absorption of calories. Body management probiotics can effectively manage fat absorption, enhance intestinal motility, and improve obesity problems!
How to take probiotics for dogs? When to take them?
Since the gastrointestinal environment of dogs contains strong acid (gastric acid) and strong alkali (digestive juice), these environments may kill probiotics. In order to maintain the activity of probiotics, it is recommended that pet owners feed them with or after meals, so that food can act as a buffer to prevent probiotics from being directly destroyed by gastric acid.
It is worth noting that the activity of probiotics is easily affected by high temperature, humidity, and air, so it is recommended to store them in the refrigerator. When feeding, remember not to put them in food with a temperature exceeding 40 ℃ to avoid affecting the efficacy of probiotics.
Frequently Asked Questions about Probiotics for Dogs!
(1) How to choose probiotics suitable for dogs?
1. Contains beneficial and appropriate bacteria for dogs
Only the right combination of bacteria can achieve the best effect of probiotics! When pet owners choose probiotic products, they can pay attention to whether the strains contained are really beneficial to dogs. It does not mean that more strains are better for furry babies ~
2. The strain number is completely and clearly marked
The strain number is like the ID card of the probiotic bacteria, which can be used to trace its origin and confirm whether it has patent certification. It is recommended that pet owners purchase probiotics with complete and clear strain numbers to prevent their furry children from ingesting strains of unknown origin.
3. Use embedding technology
Encapsulation technology can effectively extend the survival time of probiotics, which need to reach the intestines to be effective.
Therefore, it is recommended that pet owners choose probiotics that use encapsulation technology to ensure that the probiotics can still exert the expected effect when they reach the intestinal tract.
4. Whether there is international certification and original factory authorization
Probiotics that are internationally certified and authorized by the original manufacturer will undergo rigorous testing to ensure the quality of the probiotics! It is recommended that pet owners choose probiotics that use raw materials from major international manufacturers.
(2) What should I do if my dog has diarrhea after eating probiotics?
Since in the early stages of consuming probiotics, the dog’s intestines may not have adapted to the addition of good bacteria, which may cause diarrhea, pet owners do not need to worry too much.
However, if your dog continues to have diarrhea after taking probiotics for a period of time, it is recommended to stop feeding the probiotics and seek help from a professional veterinarian immediately.
(3) Can puppies eat probiotics?
Can! Puppies can take pet-specific probiotics to help them establish a balance of intestinal flora, thereby promoting a healthy immune system and reducing the occurrence of diarrhea, constipation and gastrointestinal infections.
(4) Can dogs eat human probiotics?
Can't! Dogs and humans have different intestinal environments and require different levels of probiotics. It is recommended that pet owners give their fur babies their own probiotics so as not to affect their gastrointestinal health!
