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10 facts about probiotics in dogs and cats

  1. Bacteria are present throughout your dog's body, with the majority found in your dog's intestines. The presence of bacteria everywhere in the dog is the reason why probiotics have a positive effect on all aspects of your dog's health, not just its gastrointestinal tract.

    Bacteria are present throughout your dog's body, with the majority found in your dog's intestines. The presence of bacteria everywhere in the dog is the reason why probiotics have a positive effect on all aspects of your dog's health, not just its gastrointestinal tract.

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  2. Probiotics produce natural antibodies with the specific task of eliminating pathogenic (bad) bacteria.

    Probiotics produce natural antibodies with the specific task of eliminating pathogenic (bad) bacteria.

  3. Probiotics form a symbiotic relationship with a dog's body. Hereby, they work together to defend the dog against fungi, viruses, and bacterial infections.

    Probiotics form a symbiotic relationship with a dog's body. Hereby, they work together to defend the dog against fungi, viruses, and bacterial infections.

  4. Probiotics not only help balance the gut flora but also ensure optimal digestion.

    Probiotics not only help balance the gut flora but also ensure optimal digestion.

  5. Dogs (and humans) have 11 times more bacteria in their bodies than blood, bones, and tissue cells.

    Dogs (and humans) have 11 times more bacteria in their bodies than blood, bones, and tissue cells.

  6. *All puppies are born free of diseases. A puppy's gut flora is formed during the first two or three months of its life, but it is quickly disrupted by poor nutrition, poor hygiene, and antibiotics. It is crucial to support your puppy's gut flora immediately after birth with Zoolac Propaste (note: not all probiotics are suitable for this).

    *All puppies are born free of diseases. A puppy's gut flora is formed during the first two or three months of its life, but it is quickly disrupted by poor nutrition, poor hygiene, and antibiotics. It is crucial to support your puppy's gut flora immediately after birth with Zoolac Propaste (note: not all probiotics are suitable for this).

  7. There is a difference between pro- and pre-biotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that colonize the intestines and target the bad bacteria. Prebiotics are substances that support microbial growth in the intestines.

    There is a difference between pro- and pre-biotics. Probiotics are good bacteria that colonize the intestines and target the bad bacteria. Prebiotics are substances that support microbial growth in the intestines.

  8. The first symptom of dysbacteriosis in dogs is diarrhea, usually accompanied by flatulence, bloating, and strange sounds in the stomach. Antibiotics often cause diarrhea because they disrupt the overall gut flora. Antibiotics are not selective and kill both good and bad bacteria, which is why we recommend supporting your dog with, for example, Zoolac Propaste during an antibiotic course.

    The first symptom of dysbacteriosis in dogs is diarrhea, usually accompanied by flatulence, bloating, and strange sounds in the stomach. Antibiotics often cause diarrhea because they disrupt the overall gut flora. Antibiotics are not selective and kill both good and bad bacteria, which is why we recommend supporting your dog with, for example, Zoolac Propaste during an antibiotic course.

  9. A healthy digestive system also influences the brain and cognitive abilities of your pet. When your dog's digestive system is unable to break down food, the brain will not function normally. Dogs with dysbacteriosis will respond less quickly to commands, stare blankly, or wander aimlessly, as if unsure of where to go.

    A healthy digestive system also influences the brain and cognitive abilities of your pet. When your dog's digestive system is unable to break down food, the brain will not function normally. Dogs with dysbacteriosis will respond less quickly to commands, stare blankly, or wander aimlessly, as if unsure of where to go.

  10. When switching to different food, your dog's gut flora can also be upset as your dog needs time to adjust to its new diet. Therefore, try to transition gradually and support your dog's gut flora with probiotics.

When switching to different food, your dog's gut flora can also be upset as your dog needs time to adjust to its new diet. Therefore, try to transition gradually and support your dog's gut flora with probiotics.

Note: Many probiotics contain a stop agent and cannot be used preventively. Zoolac Propaste contains only naturally occurring bacteria that are well-absorbed by animals, bringing the gut flora into balance in cats and dogs. Diarrhea is successfully treated in 95% of cases with this product.

Note: Many probiotics contain a stop agent and cannot be used preventively. Zoolac Propaste contains only naturally occurring bacteria that are well-absorbed by animals, bringing the gut flora into balance in cats and dogs. Diarrhea is successfully treated in 95% of cases with this product.