3 Reasons Why Probiotics Are Good For Your Cat or Dog

Probiotics are not only safe for pets, they are very beneficial.  Probiotics are live microorganisms that live in various parts (such as mouth, sinuses, intestinal tract) of your pet’s body.  Probiotics have been scientifically proven to benefit all pets in a variety of ways.

Here are 3 reasons why every pet needs them:

1) Probiotics Support Immune Health - Friendly bacteria found in probiotics are critical for your pet’s immune health.  The majority of your pet’s immune system is located in the intestinal tract.  This explains why pets using Power Probiotic will see improvement in  immune system health conditions such as Pillow Paw.

2) Probiotics Are Essential If Your Pet Has Taken Antibiotics - When cats or dogs  take antibiotics it is because they have an antibacterial infection such as an ear infection, UTI or upper respiratory infection. The use of antibiotics or steroids can weaken your pet's long-term ability to fight infections because they kill off the beneficial bacteria.  This friendly bacteria strengthen your pet's immune system so that when the medication is stopped, the infection won't reoccur.  

3) Probiotics maximize good digestion and optimal health for all stages of a pet's life

Probiotics are helpful for young kittens and puppies as well as for senior pets.  Power Probiotic is easy to administer.  Just open the capsule and mix into your pet's food.  Many pets LOVE the taste of Power Probiotic.  Please see the video  of Steven the rescue kitty scarfing down his Power Probiotic 

JuJu The Three Legged Rescue Dog

"I adopted Juju 4 years ago...I was visiting a friend’s farm out in Temecula and he and I fell in love right away. She had rescued him but couldn’t keep him.  She had been working at the shelter the day they brought him in with a shattered leg and no tags. They were going to have to put him down, but she said even with a shattered leg his little tail was wagging and his eyes were begging her for help.  She raised the money for the amputation on Facebook. He has his own Facebook page “Juju: A Three Legged Dog’s Incredible Journey” so that donors would be able to follow his progress. I always tell him we both won the lottery that day!  He is a true joy and so well adapted to life on 3 legs.

Since Sammie passed away last year it’s just been Juju and I…  When I first got him he had parasites, but even after we cleared that up at the vet, his appetite was poor and his stool was always rock-hard and strange looking. Sammie was taking the Power Probiotic, so I started putting some in Juju’s food twice a day. It really helped his digestion and his stools became normal. He could finally eat normally and could easily go to the bathroom. I decided it was worth the price to have him on a really good probiotic and your products are always the best.  Thanks again for all you do for animals!" Randi- California

Natural IBS Relief For Cats

Has your cat been suffering with diarrhea, vomiting, lack of appetite or weight loss? These can all be signs of Irritable Bowel Syndrome in cats (feline IBS) and should not be ignored. For some cats with IBS, the symptoms appear when they are young kittens but many times, it appears in older cats. This can be frustrating and shocking to the pet parent as often there have been no diet changes.  Pet owners may report that their cat “has been eating the same food for years without a problem”.  This is because inflammation builds up and the symptoms might be more subtle when the pet is younger.  

The first step for natural IBS Relief is to change your cat's diet.  Just because your pet might “like” a food does not mean it is good for them. Most likely the pet food contains too many starchy carbohydrates such as rice, peas, grains and cats as natural carnivores do not need this in their diets.  Your cat may have a food allergy to certain commonly used proteins such as fish and poultry.  It's important to find a low carbohydrate, hypoallergenic diet to help relieve your cat's IBS symptoms.  While some cats may initially resist a diet change, with patience and a lot of options, you will find something better that your kitty will accept.

Using cat IBS natural remedies in conjunction with a diet change can provide much  relief for your cat’s intestinal discomfort.  The IBD kit, which contains cat IBS natural remedies that target the symptoms and causes of IBS and the Gastro ULC a natural remedy that coats the stomach and helps with acid reflux which is common with vomiting, can offer a great deal of relief.

IBD Kit--This kit includes 3 unique formulas that have been specially formulated for IBD and  used successfully to help cats with inflammatory bowel disease.  The Kit includes Power Probiotic, Soothing Digestive Relief and Notatum Anti-Inflammatory Drops. When a pet has severe IBD, it is necessary to use a combination of formulas because they work differently to help reduce the symptoms and repair the intestinal lining.  We have seen many cats especially improve using these three formulas together.

Probiotic--it is important to use a multi-strain, powerful Probiotic that has been used extensively with cats that have IBD. Most probiotics are not manufactured in such a way so that they can survive the stomach acid, let alone a hot day.  Power Probiotic for Pets  is easy to administer, very effective and well tolerated by cats and dogs. The product has been third-party tested and guaranteed to contain the amounts of friendly bacteria indicated on the label.

Soothing Digestive Relief for Pets is a gentle formula that has helped thousands of cat and dog owners to finally stop the diarrhea. It contains herbs to ease indigestion and discomfort.    

Gastro ULC--this works as a natural "Pepto Bismol" for pets.  It is very effective in reducing the pain of acid stomach, helping to reduce inappetance and reflux.

Keep Pets Away From Xylitol and Candy During Halloween!

Keep candy (chocolate is toxic) away from your pets.  At Halloween, it is natural to have lots of candy and gum in a lot of different parts of the house especially if you have children. Candy and gum can be toxic to pets and with all the Halloween activity, it is easy to miss that your pet has gotten into something.   Gum and diet candies can be also be toxic if they contain Xylitol. Xylitol can have fast, fatal consequences because it can cause a precipitous drop in blood sugar (acute hypoglycemia) and/or liver failure. It is easy to leave a pack of gum sitting out on the counter or on the car seat. Double-check before bedtime to make sure that the candy and gum has been stored in a secure cabinet in all rooms!

Exercise Can Make Your Dog Happy

Follow Star on Instagram @ golden.starshine

“Star is very active. Her favorite form of exercise by far is to run and play catch. I take her out almost everyday. We either go to a dog park or to our local dog beach where she can run free and play catch with her ball. When we can't go out, I play catch in the house for about 20 minutes. I have lots of room to throw the ball so she can run. “ Beth and Star

There’s a reason why Star’s favorite form of exercise is running and playing catch - endorphins are released when dogs exercise at a certain intensity.  We have all heard the phrase “runner’s high” in athletes and the same holds true for dogs.  A good exercise session (and the release of the endorphins) may help with some of these common behavioral problems too.

• Compulsive Behaviors-  tail chasing and chewing. *Be sure to rule out allergies or other skin condition.
• Puppy and Adolescent Hyperactivity- puppies are VERY active…a tired dog is a happy dog. A bored puppy can cause a lot of trouble.  
• Anxiety- the endorphins from exercise can help to calm an anxious pup.
• Lick Granuloma- the skin lesions caused by obsessive licking are often started from anxiety.  Researchers believe the act of licking may release endorphins and exercise can release the same endorphins helping to reduce the likelihood of lick granulomas.

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month

October is Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month and there are many dogs waiting to find their forever home. See your local shelter to find the right pet for your family. 

Here are a few tips once you find your perfect pup:

• Dog proof your home before you bring your new pet home.  
• Allow time for your new dog to acclimate to both your home and family, before allowing outside people to be introduced.  Strangers may add additional stress.
• Keep your pet's food and feeding schedule the same for the first few days to avoid gastric distress. If a diet change is necessary, do so very slowly.  Add pumpkin to the diet to help prevent diarrhea.
• Schedule a check-up to insure your pet is up to date on vaccines and any medical issues can be addressed.
• Be patient and understanding with your new pup. They are learning to live in a new place, with a new schedule, and with new expectations. Before you know it, you will have a life long bond!

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