Are your probiotics microencapsulated?
Absolutely! Microencapsulation plays an important role in protecting probiotic bacteria from the degradation that the digestive system was designed to do. It ensures they can stay viable through to the colon and, most importantly, get absorbed and benefit the pet’s health the way they are intended.
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What dose of probiotics does my pet need?
Our guide for your pet’s daily dose of our Big Dog Probiotics is:
Cats: ½ teaspoon
Small dogs (up to approx. 10kg): ½ teaspoon
Medium dogs (approx. 10kg - 30kg): ¾ teaspoon
Large dogs (over 30kg): 1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon = 5g
How do I give probiotics to my pet?
If you're feeding our raw food, simply sprinkle their dose of probiotics over their food.
If your pet is currently on a dry food, we recommend mixing the probiotics with a small amount of yogurt or coconut oil to make it into a paste that sticks to dry food and is easier for your dog to ingest.
Do I need to give probiotics to my pet every day?
You can give your dog probiotics daily - we recommend it for digestive and immune support.
However, if your dog is currently healthy, it is fine to include a probiotic supplement intermittently. For example, administer every few days as a means to give their gastrointestinal and immune systems a healthy boost. And if your dog has a condition such as allergies, diarrhoea, a history of antibiotic use, your dog might need a probiotic daily for at least 8 weeks while continuing to monitor their symptoms. You can read about the health benefits of probiotics for dogs.
Can I give my dog your probiotics while they're on antibiotics?
Yes, you can use Big Dog Probiotics during and after a course of antibiotics to get your pet's gut health back on track.
Read more about supporting your dog's gut during and after antibiotic use.
Can I add extra probiotics to your food and do I need to?
For the average, healthy dog there is no need to add extra probiotics to the diet as our recipes already contain probiotic foods/ingredients. However many pet parents include a probiotic either daily or every few days as a means to give their gastrointestinal and immune systems a healthy boost. We encourage pet parents to include a multi strain probiotic supplement to encourage a diverse, healthy microbiome for their pet.
For dogs that need extra support with digestion, immune function, skin health, recovery from illness or have completed a course of antibiotics, adding a daily probiotic supplement is a great idea. Dogs transitioning from one diet to another can also benefit from daily probiotic supplementation to assist with this change.
Read Narelle Cooke's article Should I give my dog probiotic foods or supplements?