Probios is dispersable but does not contain FOS (Inulin) or Vitamins. Probios is the world's most widely recognized, researched and used brand of direct-fed microbials. Provides a source of live, naturally occurring micro-organisms to maintain a healthy digestive tract. Is used for newborn animals, to reduce diarrhea, at weaning, during diet changes, during and after antibiotic therapy, during hospital treatment, to help maintain appetite and during any periods of stress. Is also used as part of any health maintenance program. This is a powder. Contains guaranteed levels of Lactobacillus plant arum. Euterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus causes and Lactobacillus acidophilus. Label Guarantee Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus casei, Lactobacillus plantarum 10 Million CFU**/g **Colony Forming Units Ingredients: Sucrose, Dried Whey, Sodium Silico Aluminate, Dried Enterococcus Faecium Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Acidophilus Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Casei Fermentation Product, Dried Lactobacillus Plantarum Fermentation Product and Sodium Thiosulfate. Adults: Up to 1g/10lbs per day. Average dose 1 tsp/day per adult dog. Puppies: Dissolve 1.25 g in 5 cc of water and give each puppy 3 drops. 2 and 4 oz by�weight double walled jars, 8 oz�jar.�Measuring scoops included.� Must be ordered Priority. AAFCO Statement: This compound is not recognized as an essential nutrient by the AAFCO dog nutrient profile; it is not intended to diagnose,cure, or prevent any disease; and,it is intended for intermittant feeding only or as directed by your veterinarian. Not sold to ID.
In 1908, the Russian biologist Eli Metchnikoff credited the long lives of certain Bulgarian and Russian citizens to the consumption of fermented milk products: later the organism was identified as Lactobacillus acidophilus. Humans and animals are healthier when fed these acid producing bacteria because disease-causing bacteria reduce an animal's ability to absorb nutrients by disrupting the lining of the small intestine. The lactic-producing bacteria attach to the small intestine and produce a substance to prevent the disease-producing bacteria from binding to the intestinal wall and they also increase the absorptive surface area of the small intestine and enhance enzyme activity for greater nutrient absorption by the animal. The FOS are fructo-oligosaccharides (known as prebiotics) that are natural components of over 36,000 species of plants and are classified as dietary fibers which are nondigestible by mammals but provide the Lactobacillus with nutrients to divide thereby indirectly limiting the growth of of potential pathogens.
1. Reduce harmful, pathogenic bacteria causing diarrhea and other disease conditions
2. Promote increased nutrient absorption for optimum growth of pups
3. Enhance the immune mechanism and provide resistance to disease and even possibly cancer
4. Supplement desirable intestinal flora to newborns, at weaning and during diet changes
5. Normalize the gut after antibiotic therapy, environmental stress of hot or cold, transporting, or birthing
6. Maintain appetite during convalescence and after surgery
7. Boosts the performance of healthy animals by increasing feed intake and nutrient absorption
8. Enhanced fiber digestion can reduce stools, odor, and possibly bloat.
Breeding, whelping, trialing, and heavy training can alter food intake and increase susceptibility to disease.
9. Benefits ultimately include increased energy levels and enhanced coat.
FOS stimulates the Lactobacilli, limits putrifying organisms in the colon, and aids in healthy digestion of food.
10. Enhances the uptakes of calcium, magnesium and certain vitamins and the secretion of B vitamins and enzymes by the lactic bacteria stimulate other healthy producing bacteria.
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