UNDERSTANDING PET FOOD

Probiotics offer many benefits, but with so many options available, pet owners may not know how to select the best quality and most appropriate one for their pet's needs

Probiotics are a nutritional intervention that may help manage pet health issues from gastrointestinal tract and beyond.

Kelly S. Swanson, PhD, explains the importance of gut health, what dysbiosis means, and the value of using a synbiotic supplement.​

Probiotic taxonomy can seem daunting to veterinary health care teams and pet owners alike. Understanding taxonomic changes, or changes to the genus and/or species name of a probiotic, can help improve communication with owners about supplements.

Learn about supplements for pets: what they are, indications for use, and how to choose them.

Pet owners are increasingly interested in supplements for their pets. Since all supplements are not the same, their use and selection for an individual pet should be considered carefully. Veterinarians should ask about the use of supplements as part of a pet’s diet history.

Excessive treating can increase the pet’s risk of becoming overweight.

Pet supplements are increasingly popular as owners become more aware of the potential benefits.