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8 Best Probiotics for Dogs to Improve Digestive Health, According to Veterinarians
These pet supplements will keep your dog's gut in tip-top shape.
Have you ever been sitting next to your dog, only to notice that they're quite gassy? Or perhaps you've taken them on a walk and taken note of a change in stool appearance. In either event, a weakened gut could be the cause. And if that's the case, probiotics for dogs can help.
Just like with humans, probiotics benefit dogs by boosting the good bacteria in their gut. “Having good bacteria in the digestive tract is a direct correlation to your dog’s immune system and overall health,” says veterinarian Dr. Gary Richter, who is the founder of Ultimate Pet Nutrition. In addition to boosting the good bacteria, probiotics discourage the growth of harmful, illness-causing bacteria. “Probiotics help maintain an appropriate balance,” Dr. Richter adds. “They help to keep the immune system healthy which can lower inflammation and pain.” It’s because of this that adding probiotics to your dog’s diet is highly encouraged.
The best probiotics for dogs in 2023:
To save you from searching all over the Internet for the best probiotics for dogs, we chatted with Dr. Richter, along with veterinarian and writer at Native Pet, Dr. Juli Goldstein, to uncover the benefits of probiotics for dogs, which dogs are the best candidates, and which probiotics vets and dog parents swear by. Keep reading to learn more.
Rebecca Ravee Norris is a full-time freelance writer with a decade's worth of lifestyle media experience. Based out of the Washington metropolitan area, she writes for a variety of publications, covering everything from beauty and wellness to style and celebrity news. She is a graduate of George Mason University. There, she earned her B.A. in Media: Production, Consumption, and Critique, along with a minor in Electronic Journalism. When she's not working, she can be found with her beloved Jack-Chi, Cash, adventuring with family and friends, working through reps at the gym, dreaming up her next home decor project, testing a new recipe, getting lost in the pages of a book, or catching up on her favorite shows.
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