Fur parents would understand how important it is to look after their pet’s health. Here at Stokeshire Designer Doodles, we take pride in choosing the type of breeds that we’ve carefully hand-selected giving high importance to their health. Maintaining and improving the overall health of our dogs is as important as taking good care of our health as their human parents. While we make sure that our breeds are of premium quality, there are still factors out there that could affect their health. Just like us, our pets need general check-ups too. One of the key things is having a healthy dog is making sure that their gut health is being looked after properly. 

The gut microbiome, the mixture of bacteria and microbes in our dog’s guts, can generally affect the way their body is absorbing nutrients. In addition, any disturbance in the balance of these microorganisms can affect your dog's appetite, which could result in weight loss and mood changes. 

There are plenty of ways to help restore this balance for your dog’s digestive health. One of which is taking probiotics. These healthy microbes are present in meat, yogurts, and supplements. The word probiotic is taken from the Latin word for and Greek word life. Given this context, probiotics are beneficial for our health. Humans and animals, alike, could benefit from these live microorganisms which are said to aid our digestive systems. According to WebMD, these are the bacteria or yeast that are good for our body. 

Now, some probiotics are specifically curated for our dogs. These come in many forms which include yogurts, powders, capsules, chews, and dog foods. When it comes to making your purchase of probiotics for dogs, American Kennel Club stated that dog owners should closely check the use-before date of the package, an analysis of the bacteria’s shelf life, and the list of which probiotics are specifically included in the package.

There are several uses of probiotics for dogs. Merck Veterinary Manual stated that when our furry pets are unwell, these might cause some imbalance in their digestive system causing them to experience diarrhea, constipation, nausea, allergic reactions, urinary tract infections or bad breath. Providing probiotics to your pet does not only improve their digestive systems but also their overall immune system. The live microorganism assists in breaking down the food and helps fight off harmful pathogens. In addition, Petmd mentioned that Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium aid in reducing stress, mood changes, and feelings of anxiety in your dog. 

As an established breeder, we have invested in doing research for products that are best for the dogs we breed. Apart from providing our clients with well-researched health information, we also advocate for natural products. There are plenty of probiotics in the market that you can choose from. But if you want a guaranteed all-natural probiotic for your furry friend, grab the native pet probiotic right now. This can, sold for $29.99, is a mixture of probiotic and prebiotic. It is sure to last for up to two years and is specially formulated to aid dogs suffering from acute or chronic diarrhea. Each can is filled with 6 billion CFU to help your dog’s gut stay healthy. For any fur parents, we only want the best for our pets right? So why not give them the right probiotic to keep them generally healthy and happy.