Fortiflora

[Hubcitypam]

Drew the foster come home with Fortiflora as his poop was somewhat runny at the vets. They charged the rescue quite a bit for it. Is it worth it?

[Guest sweetpea]

Didn't work for us, but he's got a lot more on his plate in terms of things that could upset his GI tract.

 

Buzzy

(we ended up giving it to a GTer who uses it regularly with success.)

[MaryJane]

I use it occasionally for my dogs to keep them regular but, I don't think it's going to help much if it is used alone. I use it for maintenance to prevent problems. It is expensive, I split one packet between three dogs and I give it every few days.

[Rickiesmom]

I use it for my 14 year old whippet - 1/2 packet daily. It has firmed things up and I figure at his age it may help with nutrient absorption which is a good thing.

[silverfish]

Yes, if the dog has an unbalance gut flora. If not, no. What unbalances gut flora? The list is quite long, and includes antibiotic use, bad diet, NSAIDs, ongoing stress, disease/illness, etc.

 

I'd say if his problems are due to stress through changed circumstances, I'd just give it time and maybe plug in a pheromone diffuser. If you know for sure he's had medicines which may cause looseness, or has been under stress for a considerable length of time, they're worth a try.

 

Bottom line is that, though they are costly, they won't hurt him.

[duncan41]

I would be more inclined to use slippery elm and aloe first. Much less expensive.