Millions of dogs each year are prescribed antibiotics for one reason or another. In some cases, it is necessary for the treatment of the dog to use antibiotic therapy.

The Purpose of Antibiotics

Antibiotics are used for treatment or prevention of bacterial infection. The antibiotics work on killing ALL LIVE BACTERIA indiscriminately in the body, including the friendly bacteria. While antibiotic therapy may be very necesary in the treatment of the dog, it is not uncommon for the symptoms to return more agressively after antibiotic therapy is finished. Why?

Why Symptoms Return After Antibiotics

A healthy body naturally contains a proper balance of flora (bacteria) in the intestinal tract. "Friendly flora," or probiotics, keep harmful bacteria in check. When antibiotics are introduced to the body, the healthy balance is destroyed and most bacteria is killed, including friendly a harmful antibodies. The problem is, when the friendly flora is killed in the body, harmful bacteria is free to grow again unchecked. This is why symptoms and the cause of the infection usually return more agressively, and generally, with more symptoms of yet another health problem.

How Can I Help My Dog While on Antibiotics?

Friendly flora (probiotics) must be administered to the dog to supplement the healthy bacteria that is being killed by the antibiotics. Without probiotics supplementation, the antibiotics are literally destroying the healthy life inside the dog's body along with the bad. Antibiotics are translated literally "against life" for this reason. Probiotic supplementation is a completely holistic method of treatment and offers zero negative side effects. There is no risk of oversupplementation with probiotics and dog owners who supplement probiotics during antibiotics report quicker recovery periods than those without probiotics. Additionally, dog owners who regularly supplement their dog's diet with probiotics report better overall health with their dogs and less illness.

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Not all probiotics are alike. Many probiotics are unstable and lose their beneficial properties in the dog's stomach before the probiotics can reach the intestine. The intestine is where the probiotics need to plant in order to seed the dog's intestinal tract with healthy flora. Don't waste your money on low quality probiotics for your dog.

The Right Dog Probiotics Will Help With:

• Yeast Overgrowth, yeast infection, and rash
• Excessive Shedding
• Gas and Breath Odor
• Improved skin and coat
• Improved bowel function

Why do some dog probiotics need to be refrigerated and others not?

Dog probiotics, like any probiotic, are live cultures and are generally unstable under temperatures over 75 degrees. HOWEVER, the temperature inside the body is well over 75 degrees, not to mention that the probiotics would have to pass through hostile stomach acid and bile to get to the intestine. So what is the answer? The answer is to buy a probiotic supplement that is stabilized. The fact is, a probiotic that requires refrigeration is a red flag that it is not stable and will 'die on impact' with the body. Make sure you read the label of any dog probiotics to be sure that the probiotics are stabilized.

It has come to our attention that there are companies selling cheap low quality, unstable dog probiotics. After reviewing almost all dog probiotics in the market we have come to conclusion that certain dog probiotics DO measure up to the stability and quality standards necessary to help our dogs.

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