[NAGDU] Probiotics

[annettenowakowski at att.net]

My dog had soft stool too.  My vet recommended that Fortiflora, and I went
through a whole box of that  which did not help.  After that, they
prescribed a stronger probiotic, which did not help either. I asked my guide
dog school vet  and they recommended psyllium, a fiber supplement.  I tried
it for a week in a very small amount like 1/4 teaspoon.  The idea is to
start small and build up as tolerated.  I prefer to give natural fiber so
tried giving more fiber rich vegetables.  Really, nothing seemed to work.
She had soft stool for two   or three months, and it finally resolved on its
own.   

Annette

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Subject: [NAGDU] Probiotics

Igloo's stooll has been a bit soft for a while, and, while we were at his
annual vet checkup, I asked if there was anything I could do about it, and
the vet recommended trying some probiotics.  She recommended Purina Proplan
Fortiflora.  When I looked that up on Chewy, it only has 1 strain of
bacteria, and it has brewer's yeast.  I'm not sure it's the best, but, as
usual, there are so many choices I don't know what to pick. 

I'd prefer a powder to a chew.  Anyone tried anything they think is great?

 

There are probiotics in his food, but perhaps they've been denatured by the
whole kibble process, and it won't hurt to try adding some.

Tracy

 

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