The use of probiotics, prebiotics and antioxidants could be found beneficial for dogs with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The aim of our case-control study is to evaluate the synergistic effect of a diet integrated with a supplement containing probiotics (Lactobacillus acidophilus), prebiotics (fruct...
So, you want to be sure your dog or cat receives the right energy source—i.e., a prebiotic—for the beneficial bacteria living in their intestines. When giving prebiotics, it’s best to use a supplement prepared specifically for dogs or cats. The sources are natural, but trying to feed...
The stimulation of calcium and magnesium absorption by oligofructose was also confirmed for dogs (15). Although phosphorus accretion in the femur might be higher with FOS feeding under special conditions (16), phosphorus balance or retention was not affected in rats or dogs (15,17,18). In ...
This is because the majority of microbiome research has been done in dogs. Even if the species is the same as found in dogs, the strain is likely different, so the best probiotics for cats are derived from cats. Ongoing research on feline microbiomes can help identify specific beneficial ...
According to the hype, these products can improve your immune system; improve your gastrointestinal function and any number of other things just short of emptying the litter box for you! But do you know what probiotics and prebiotics really are, and what they can actually do for our dogs and...
But, if you are ready to take the next step, there are two ways to give these pre- and probiotics to your pet… A daily supplement(pills, treats, or powders are common) designed for pets, given in addition to their food. As part of a balanced dog or cat foodthat is formulated with...