Probiotics

[Zoolady]

We feed kibble in the morning and raw at night. Once in a while one of the four will get a grumbly tummy in the morning for which a Pepcid takes care of it.

 

I saw on another board, ONE person gave routinely probiotics with no stomach issues at all.

 

I was wondering if any GTers give them and if so, what kind and dosage do you give?

[Houndtime]

I give prozyme daily. I am not sure what it exactly does, but, I am afraid to stop. Like, it it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[Guest crazy4greys]

I used to give Tucker Probiotics (I think it was by Pro Plan, I got it at the vets), but now he gets Tylan power 2x a day instead. He can't digest grain, so he gets that with a grain free food.

[PrairieProf]

Prozyme is digestive enzymes, totally different from probiotics. I give that too -- may not make any difference but Beth has such a fabulous coat, I don't want to stop anything that may contribute. Probiotics I try to remember to give once a week or so, more often if Beth is on antibiotics, or has eaten poop. Not sure what difference it makes. She gets some high-quality yogurt daily too (mostly because she likes it). I'd definitely do probiotics with raw, given that there's always the chance of getting bad bacteria in the food.

 

My vet now recommends a newer probiotic called Proviable -- he used to recommend Fortiflora but thinks this is better. It's pricey, which is one reason I don't use it that often. One capsule sprinkled on the food (daily or however often) is the dose.

 

Some kibbles have probiotics added, BTW, though I don't know how the dosage or viability compares.

Edited September 5, 2011 by PrairieProf

[LaFlaca]

Wendy has taken Fortiflora almost since day one. No more paint peeling gas nor any tummy troubles.

[Guest Fasave]

I use Wysong Add-Life as a supplement for pro & prebiotic, as well as, other things like anti-oxidants. My guys also get fish oil and glucosomine and I vary their diet by keeping the kibble pretty standard and adding different types of canned so that they don't build up an intolerance to a protein.

[Busderpuddle]

I put a spoonful of plain stuffed with probiotics yogurt on Ruby's dinner each night. She LOVES it and her gas is gone, poo looks great and her coat is shiny. A lot cheaper than the stuff at the vets too. I put it on the kibble and then put some warm water over it and stir. I also do it because my girl doesn't drink water at all, so I think it makes it tastier for her.

[Walliered]

I give one of my greys Culturelle everyday. He also stays on Slippery Elm.

[Guest Swifthounds]

I used to give Tucker Probiotics (I think it was by Pro Plan, I got it at the vets), but now he gets Tylan power 2x a day instead. He can't digest grain, so he gets that with a grain free food.

 

Why the Tylan? Is that long term?

[JAJ2010]

I've been giving human probiotics since I feed raw, but recently started growing and giving the girls kefir milk/curds. Haven't really noticed a difference so the jury is still out on that switch. It's been about a month so far.

[Guest MorganKonaAlex]

Cobb gets Proviable once a day.

[Houndtime]

Prozyme is digestive enzymes, totally different from probiotics. I give that too -- may not make any difference but Beth has such a fabulous coat, I don't want to stop anything that may contribute. Probiotics I try to remember to give once a week or so, more often if Beth is on antibiotics, or has eaten poop. Not sure what difference it makes. She gets some high-quality yogurt daily too (mostly because she likes it). I'd definitely do probiotics with raw, given that there's always the chance of getting bad bacteria in the food.

 

My vet now recommends a newer probiotic called Proviable -- he used to recommend Fortiflora but thinks this is better. It's pricey, which is one reason I don't use it that often. One capsule sprinkled on the food (daily or however often) is the dose.

 

Some kibbles have probiotics added, BTW, though I don't know how the dosage or viability compares.

 

Thanks for the explanation. I never realized the difference.