By Webaware (Own work) [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons 6. Natural Probiotics: Kefir and Greek Yogurt for Dogs I am a nurse and raise German Shepherds and have come to understand and produce Kefir that I use for myself and my dogs (and puppies) daily. The article was great, but after seeing many videos on working with Kefir I found the one in the article to be the worst possible choice for encouraging and helping people understand Kefir. I can not fathom why you chose this one. FortiFlora has a moderate CFU count of 100 million CFU per gram. In comparison, my probiotic supplement of choice has a CFU count of 30 billion per gram. Guaranteed CFU: The label should guarantee the number of colony-forming units (CFU) in millions or billions per gram. CFU is an estimate of viable bacterial or fungal numbers that the manufacturer guarantees will exist in their product. Contains a guaranteed level of a proprietary microencapsulated strain of viable probiotic (Enterococcus faecium SF68) (5 x 18 CFU*/g) The microencapsulation process enhances stability, guaranteeing levels of live beneficial bacteria entering the gastrointestinal (GI) tract.

I will never use anything that has enterococcus faecium as an added ingredient due to a rare gram positive strain infection I contracted after a surgery. I was hospitalised for two weeks because this bacateria is antibiotic resistant. The only antibiotic left to try was not covered by my health insurance and for 1 week worth of this medication was 5 grand... Be very careful when using something like this if you're using a probiotic for your pet with e faecium as one of the ingredients. Those with weakened immune systum or open wounds should absolutely AVOID this! Probiotic Miracle has worked wonders for my dog and does'nt contain animal digest which is the scrapings of non decomposing animal flesh... Be careful!

FortiFlora is a probiotic supplement for dogs that many conventional veterinarians recommend. In fact, Purina claims that it’s the #1 probiotic that vets recommend…

A complete dietetic pet food range for adult and senior dogs scientifically formulated to support renal function in case of chronic renal insufficiency and for reduction of urinary stones formation*. Hi epbooks. I would save the Fortiflora for loose stools or food changes, unless it is getting ready to expire. I think that is its best use. If you are wanting to boost immunity, then look at the Vetriscience or into the Kefir. You can take the kefir too and put it into smoothies!Dr. Mercola Complete Probiotics for Pets 90-Gram Powder can be safely used on both cats and dogs. In a multi-pet household with both cats and dogs, this product will not create any digestive issues for pets that crossover to their housemates' bowls. However, because of the large amount required per serving for larger dogs, this is not a cost-effective solution, although smaller dogs and cats benefit at a reasonable price. Hi Jennifer: Thanks for your comment. We gave it an A+ because it did help with a wide variety of allergy conditions, including tear staining and bad breath in addition to gas and diarrhea , as well as its relative low cost. Glyphosate is another problem. In fact, over 90% of the soy crop grown in the US is from genetically modified seed from Monsanto. Monsanto creates seeds that are resistant to glyphosate weed killers like Roundup.

They're between 40 & 42kg... however are now on a diet as this has crept up during (less) much hotter/humid summer activity. Pro Plan OptiDigest: the OptiDigest collection is perfect if your dog is plagued with digestive issues, whether small or large, active or sedentary. Animal Digest is one of the ingredients found in FortiFlora for dogs. It’s a concentrated flavoring agent made up of hydrolyzed animal protein. But it’s not actually the contents of the digestive tract. It’s a reference to the way the manufacturer processes the animal protein. Whether your dog suffers from ongoing food allergies or gas and the occasional upset stomach, probiotics are a natural and healthy way to replenish good gut flora in the digestive system. The health of the gut is recognized as an important component of the overall health of the immune system, and probiotics work by introducing beneficial bacterial strains into the intestinal tract. Good gut health allows the intestines to remove toxins from the body, and specific bacteria aid in the absorption of beneficial nutrients. Both Reugutum and Fortiflora are probiotic supplements which can help settle scavenging/dietary/stress related diarrhoea. If you have tried one or two types of probiotic and not seen any improvement then I would advise seeing your vet as their could be another cause to the diarrhoea.The majority of the ingredients in FortiFlora are synthetic vitamins and minerals … 9 of the 13 ingredients to be exact. But the body can’t use these inorganic mineral forms as well as whole foods. Tripe is from the lining of a ruminant’s stomach. And it’s full of the same digestive enzymes and beneficial bacteria that help dogs break down food. Other zootechnical additives (improvement of gut conditions): Enterococcus faecium SF 68 NCIMB 10415 (4b1705): Ingredients: 2 billion CFU per serving, six strains of bacteria: L. acidophilus, B. animalis, L. rhamnosus, L. salivarius, L. fermentum, L. reuteri. Also contains pre-biotics. 100% natural, vegetarian, no gluten, no dairy, no soy, no fillers, no flavorings.