Probiotics are strains of friendly bacteria that help to sustain an optimum population of good bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract. They also defend against disease-causing bacteria.
The level of good bacteria can change to due to:
- Aging
- Illness or surgery
- Use of anti biotics
- Stress
- Compromised immune system
- Sudden change of diet
Who needs it?
- Cats and dogs recovering from illness or surgery
- Cats and dogs on medication
- Aging cats and dogs
- Cats and dogs under stress
- FIV and/or Felv cats
- Cats and dogs with renal issues
Healthy cats do not need this supplement. they can enjoy the benefits of probiotics through Gold-D cat dry food that contains pre and pro bioptics.
Probiotics and renal issues
Recent research suggests that when cats and dogs with renal disease are given probiotics, their blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine concentrations dropped.
It is believed that probiotics can clear the toxic via the digestive track and so reducing the workload of the kidneys.
More reseach is needed but since probiotics is not toxic and does not have any long term side effects, the benefit outweights any possible risks.
This product is a health supplement and should not replace prescribed treatment or medication from vet.
Like the rest of Gold-D product range, the Gold-D probiotics is PETA certified cruelty free. |