Hubcitypam Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 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? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sweetpea Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 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.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaryJane Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rickiesmom Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silverfish Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 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. Quote The plural of anecdote is not dataBrambleberry Greyhounds My Etsy Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncan41 Posted September 18, 2012 Share Posted September 18, 2012 I would be more inclined to use slippery elm and aloe first. Much less expensive. Quote Linda, Mom to Fuzz, Barkley, and the felines Miss Kitty, Simon and Joseph.Waiting at The Bridge: Alex, Josh, Harley, Nikki, Beemer, Anna, Frank, Rachel, my heart & soul, Suze and the best boy ever, Dalton.<p> ....for all those hounds that are sick, hurt, lost or waiting for their forever homes. SENIORS ROCK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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