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FMT: Could this be the cure for your dogs IBD?
Have you ever heard of a poop transfer? If not be prepared to learn all about it! In the article below researchers and doctors performed one on a dog that showed remarkable improvement in his gut microbiome biodiversity and IBD symptoms. If your dog has IBD this could be a treatment option for your pup…
Your pets microbiome & 4 things you can do to keep it healthy
A dog or cat’s microbiome is composed of communities of bacteria (and viruses and fungi) that live all over the body, but primarily in the gut. It is responsible for an extensive array of functions, including the development of immunity, pathogenic defense, and of course securing adequate nutrition. The microbiome is basically a mini-ecosystem that…
How to choose the best probiotic for your dog
Probiotics are extremely popular in the human health field and are now becoming increasingly utilized in pet diets. Here are five things to help you choose the right probiotic for your pup. In general be effective make sure your pet’s probiotic meets the following standards The bacteria must be live (live, viable bacterial) The probiotic…
Chronic Diarrhea in Dogs: 7 Questions your vet will ask
When an animal presents at the veterinary clinic with diarrhea, there are a series of questions and possibly tests that may need to be run to find the root cause. In some cases, it is merely a food change or something simple, but in others, it is not. This is why we want you to…
The pro’s & con’s of giving probiotics to dogs with pancreatitis
There has been research done on the effects of probiotics on pancreatitis, however, only a handful of them apply to dogs. This is the main reason that some decide to hold off giving their dogs probiotics. There is just too little research and evidence that it improves gut health in dogs suffering with chronic pancreatitis….
Flax Seeds & Dogs: Can My dog have flax seeds?
Dogs and Flaxseeds: here is how to safely incorporate flaxseeds into your dog’s meals! Many pet owners have questions about dogs and flax seeds and often ask if they can give their dog flax seeds and the answer is yes! Adding flaxseeds to your dog’s meals can prove to be extremely beneficial for them. Flax…