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Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« on: August 16, 2015, 06:45:50 PM »
This is the brand I decided on for the cats and Lacy dog. 


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Proviable contains a source of live (viable) naturally occurring probiotic microorganisms. Proviable contains multiple species and billions of beneficial microorganisms per daily administration. The Proviable-KP paste contains ingredients to help firm stool. The Proviable-DC capsules continue to help reestablish healthy intestinal balance. Added prebiotics, found in both formulations, encourage growth of the Proviable beneficial microorganisms within the intestinal tract.

http://www.nutramaxlabs.com/dog/dog-digestive-health/proviable-dc-for-dogs

I was looking for keywords ... probiotic, prebiotics, billion +, etc. 
Now, I just need to find something similar in a generic or store brand.  7 capsules a day adds up FAST.   Silly7


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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2015, 07:31:25 PM »
Mazy cat takes a proviable dc every night.  She gets S boulardii in the morning.

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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #3 on: August 21, 2015, 02:15:25 PM »
I've seen people post that they sprinkle probiotics on their pets' food.  Does it have to be sprinkled?  Jenkins just ripped one off from the counter, and ate it whole.  He is QUICK!
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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #4 on: August 21, 2015, 02:19:06 PM »
No, but the sprinklers say that their pets won't take pills. Easier solution.

There are a lot of probiotic sprinkles out there now that work on changing the chemistry in the mouth and help keep teeth clean too.

This is just one of those products: http://www.evoraoralprobiotics.com/evora-pet-oral-probiotic/
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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #5 on: August 21, 2015, 07:12:42 PM »
I just mix it right in.  Queen Eva has been known to steal an empty proviable capsule if I leave it on the counter.

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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #6 on: August 21, 2015, 10:38:45 PM »
I just mix it right in.

I did the same with Pookie's probiotic.  It was a powder and I just mixed it into his wet food.
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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #7 on: August 22, 2015, 06:35:08 AM »
No, but the sprinklers say that their pets won't take pills. Easier solution.

There are a lot of probiotic sprinkles out there now that work on changing the chemistry in the mouth and help keep teeth clean too.

This is just one of those products: http://www.evoraoralprobiotics.com/evora-pet-oral-probiotic/

They don't list their ingredients. My cats don't care if their teeth are white. I don't trust products that make amazing results claims and don't list ingredients.  Do you use this Dee? Are the ingredients listed on the jar?

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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #8 on: August 22, 2015, 08:12:45 AM »
When you use their search bar for "ingredients," these results come up: http://www.evoraoralprobiotics.com/?s=ingredients

When you scroll down to the bottom, you'll see all of them on either the right or the left. I wouldn't use it b/c of the Soy Protein Isolate, but I was just showing this brand (b/c it came up first in Google) as an example of the fact that they're putting out probiotics as tooth cleaners, and it has to be sprinkled on top to do that. I wasn't recommending anything because I don't use any of them.

There are a lot more brands.
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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #9 on: August 22, 2015, 09:27:46 AM »
I was sprinkling the Proviable on top of their food.  After Jenkins stole one and ate it whole, I put the entire capsule in everyone's food...to see if they would eat it whole.  They all did. 
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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #10 on: August 22, 2015, 09:42:09 AM »
The gel cap is good for them too! :)

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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #11 on: September 10, 2015, 04:36:01 PM »
The gel cap is good for them too! :)

Thanks for that info.  They all now eat the whole thing.  :) 
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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
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Probiotics for optimal feline health - Dr Jean Hofve
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As you would expect, probiotics are especially beneficial for cats with any type of digestive problem, including vomiting, hairballs, diarrhea, constipation, and inflammatory bowel disease.
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Re: Proviable DC For Cats And Dogs
« Reply #14 on: January 01, 2016, 09:02:27 AM »
Yes.  The IBD raw feeding roup I belong to has tons of files on probiotics. I stick to what I have been using for the past 3 years or so.

Jennie and Queen Eva take Natural Factors double strength:

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00028P5PU?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00

once a day


Mazy cat takes Nutricology S Boulardii in the morning

http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014TBTTW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00

(about 1/3 capsule because it tastes very bad and she won't eat her food with more than that)

and the proviable at bedtime, mixed in her food.