Probiotics

[Mike Kansas]

Does anyone include Probiotics in their Dogs diet?

[went522]

I don't "supplement" their diet beyond feeding them good food. They're healthy and happy. About the only time I would see a need to supplement with probiotics is if they're on antibiotics, steroids or meds and or are having problems...skin issues, vomiting, or problems with digestion. In that case I think they may be beneficial. They may even be beneficial if your dog is already healthy?? Maybe. I just don't see a need to supplement when my dogs appear, and in fact are healthy and happy.

In recent years there's been a big push...probiotics, doggy "Gatorade", doggy "power bars". Our dogs need this or that...I don't buy into it. Feed them quality food and keep them hydrated and I believe they will be healthy.

BIRDDOG

[Mike Kansas]

I agree with you. However I have had some trouble with skin irratations and allergies with my Wiem and Probiotics cleaned him up and saved me a ton in vet bills.

[2catch1]

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[Aaron-IN]

I feed plain yogurt to my lab, she loves it and it's full of probiotics. She had a lot of issues with ear infections but since feeding her yogurt no more ear infections.