Probiotics for Dogs and Cats: Does My Pet Need Probiotics?
What do yogurts, kombucha, and fermented foods have in common? They are plentiful in good microorganisms! Good microorganisms, otherwise known as probiotics, are bacteria and other microscopic organisms that are beneficial to one’s health when consumed. These probiotics are generally known to aid in the digestion of foodstuffs and also help to prevent the over-accumulation of bad bacteria or microorganisms that can cause indigestion, bloating, and other health issues. While probiotics are all the rage these days in the world of human nutrition, dogs and cats can greatly benefit from them as well! In fact, many of the same microorganisms, such as Bacillus, Lactobacillus, and Bifidobacterium, are great probiotics for humans and our furry friends alike. So how do probiotics for dogs and cats help? 1. Aid in digestion: As mentioned above, probiotics help digest food within the gut that a dog or cat may otherwise have difficulty digesting. Specifically, most ‘fibers’ and ‘starches’ ar...