Probiotics have been a major part of many peoples diets for years, now your pets can benefit from taking them as well. Although, this post does contain affiliate links I rated these based on the number of actual CFU’s, probiotic types, ratings and other ingredients. Let me know if you think others should be on the list for next year!
$24.95/190 CHEWS
85% 5 STAR RATING (121 RATINGS)
BENEFITS PER COMPANY: Relieves Dog Diarrhea, Constipation, Improves Digestion, Allergy, Hot Spots, Immunity – Made in USA
INGREDIENTS: Brown rice flour, oat flour, flaxseed meal, sunflower Lecithin, natural bacon flavoring, deionized water, yeast, blackstar molasses, sunflower oil, organic vegetable blend: carrots, beets, apples, celery, lemon, cucumber.
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CONS
- COST
- BACON FLAVOR
- CONTAINS PREBIOTIC
- 6 STRAINS OF PROBIOTIC
- 30 BILLION CFU’S PER SERVING
- 100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS
- HAS FLAX SEED MEAL
- NO SOY, CORN, DAIRY, SUGAR, GRAIN
- NO HORMONES
- 100% NATURAL INGREDIENTS
- CONTAINS YEAST & OAT FLOUR
$23.99 for 120 CHEWS
96% 5 STARS/41 RATINGS
BENEFITS PER COMPANY: IMPROVES DIGESTION & UPSET STOMACH, RELIEVES GAS, DIARRHEA & CONSTIPATION, HELPS WITH ALLERGIES & IMMUNE DISORDERS
Ingredients:Amylase, Lipase, Protease, Cellulase, Lactase, Bromelian, lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus Planterum, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus lactic, Lactobacillus fermentum, oat flour, palm fruit oi, rice bran, rice flour, flax seed, natural chicken flavor, sun flour, lecithin, coconut glycerin, sorbic acid, powdered cellulose, inulin, rosemary extract, mixed tocopherols
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CONS
- CONTAINS PREBIOTIC
- CONTAINS DIGESTIVE ENZYMES
- NO CORN, SUGAR, WHEAT, ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, COLORS OR GMO’S
- 2 BILLION CFU’S
- CHICKEN FLAVORED
- ONLY CONTAINS LACTOBACILLUS TYPE PROBIOTIC
$25.97/90 SOFT CHEWS
82% 5 STARS/ 2,728 RATINGS
BENEFITS PER COMPANY: Promotes Healthy & Balanced Gut Bacteria. Supports Overall Digestive Speed & Function. Promotes Utilization of Proteins & Minerals, Supports Immune System Response
Ingredients: Pumpkin, Papaya, Total Microbial Count (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Lactobacillus brevis, Lactobacillus fermentum and Lactococcus lactis) GanedenBC30 (Bacillus Coagulans GB!-30, 6086), Pea Flour, Palm Fruit Oil, Garbanzo Flour, Tapioca Flour, Flaxseed Meal, Sun¬flower Lecithin, Natural Vegetable Flavoring, Coconut Glycerin, Rosemary Extract, Mixed Tocopherols, Sorbic Acid (Natural Preservative).
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CONS
- TWO FLAVORS: CHICKEN & PUMPKIN
- CONTAINS PUMPKIN & FLAX SEED
- NO GRAIN, CORN OR SOY
- NO ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS
- 3 BILLION CFU’S PER CHEW
- CONTAINS PEA FLOUR (ALLERGIES)
- ONLY HAS 2 TYPES OF PROBIOTIC: LACTOBCILLUS & BACILLUS
- COST: SOMEWHAT HIGHER THAN OTHERS
$35.95/137 GRAMS
POWDER
78% 5 STARTS/ 1,681 RATINGS
Ingredients: Inulin (prebiotic), Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. brevis, L. bulgaricus, L. casei, L. cellobiosus, L. delbrueckii, L. fermentum, L. helveticus, L. lactis, L. plantarum, L. reuteri, Bifidobacterium adolescentis, B. animalis, B. bifidum, B. infantis, B. longum, Enterococcus thermophilus, Pediococcus acidilactici, P. pentosaceus, Propionibacterium freudenreichii, P. shermanii, Saccharomyces cerevisiae, Alpha-Galactosidase, Magnesium Stearate.
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CONS
MULTIPLE SPECIES OF PROBIOTICS
CONTAINS PREBIOTIC
CONTAINS FILLERS
POWDER (MAY BE A CON DEPENDING ON EATING HABITS)
If you try any of these probiotics this year, let us know! Make sure you consult with your veterinarian prior to feeding to your dog.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST PROBIOTIC FOR YOUR DOG
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I have a new dog and she is about a year and a half old started having diarrhea
Hi Tammy, have you been feeding any table scraps or did they get in the garbage? Sometimes that does it, but it’s best to always see a vet especially if it last for more than 2 days!