Buyer Beware! Read this before you buy probiotics for your dog.
Dog probiotics are a new healthy trend in the dog and pet industry right now. The truth is, dog probiotics are an essential supplement for dog health. However, it seems that a host of brands are adding probiotics to their food and new probiotic supplements for dogs are showing up all the time. We wanted to know which dog probiotics we could trust.
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Problem #1: Not all probiotics are alike. Many cheap probiotics are unstable and lose their beneficial properties in the dog's stomach before the probiotics can reach the intestine. The intestine is where the probiotics need to plant in order to seed the dog's intestinal tract with healthy flora.Problem #2: Many probiotic formulas that say they are for pets are really just human formulas with pet labels. Bacteria is host-specific, giving your dog a random probiotic may be a mistake, and you'll be surprised which brands are on this list—check the canine probiotic research.
The Right Dog Probiotics Will Help Dogs With:
- Yeast Overgrowth, yeast infection, and rash
- Excessive Shedding
- Gas and Breath Odor
- Improved skin and coat
- Improved bowel function
Why do some dog probiotics need to be refrigerated and others not?
Dog probiotics, like any probiotic, are live cultures and are generally unstable at temperatures over 75 degrees. HOWEVER, the temperature inside the body is well over 75 degrees, not to mention that the probiotics would have to pass through hostile stomach acid and bile to get to the intestine. So what is the answer? The answer is to buy a dog probiotic supplement that contains stabilized strains of bacteria. The fact is, a probiotic that requires refrigeration may not be stable and could die on impact with the body (making the probiotic ineffective). Make sure you read the label of any dog probiotics to be sure that the probiotics are stabilized. Also be sure that your probiotic contains prebiotics (or a prebiotic, such as FOS), and that there is research to support the probiotic formula you use for your pet.
Probiotics in dog food are not effective. Find out why » (government study included)
It has come to our attention that there are companies selling cheap low quality, unstable dog probiotics, or products that are really for a human. After reviewing almost all dog probiotics on the market we have come to conclusion that certain dog probiotics do measure up to the stability and quality standards necessary to help our dogs. Remember, dogs are not susceptible to the placebo effect, so you'll notice an improvement in your dog's health if the dog probiotic is effective. User reviews support our research.
After months of testing and after reviewing we compiled a small list of our favorite dog probiotic products. These probiotic products are tried & tested and produced great results for our dogs. All of the products offer discounted prices, volume discounts, as well as a discount with the provided code below and 100% product satisfaction guarantee.
Note: Users reported that this coupon worked when placing their orders. When you buy these products, please let us know that the code has worked so we may update our site. (see reader comments below)
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Code reported as valid on: 29-MAR-2013 - worked
Probiotic Miracle®
Manufacturer: Nusentia
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- 100% money back guarantee
- 6 stable probiotic strains; researched probiotics strains for pets
- 100% natural and vegetarian source
- No fillers, no flavorings, no GMOs, no wheat, no dairy, no animal products
- Made in USA at at GMP facility
Probiotic Miracle® is one of the highest consumer rated dog probiotics we found on the market with the best value per dollar. Probiotic Miracle® is researched specifically for dogs and cats and clinically proven to be able to pass through the pet stomach. Probiotic Miracle® is an animal supplement—and all users rated this pet product highest for quality and value. Probiotic strains included: B. animalis, L. acidophilus, L. rhamnosus, L. salivarius, L. fermentum, L. reuteri, Fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS, prebiotic)
(from the manufacturer: Probiotics for Pets: Understanding CFU and Strains)
MiracleZyme™ (Probiotic Tablets w/ Digestive Enzymes)
- 90 treat-size tablet
- 100% money back guarantee
- Each tablet treats 1 cup of pet food
- 5 stable strains of probiotics plus 12 vegetarian enzymes (all researched for dogs and cats)
- 100% natural and vegetarian
- Made in USA at a GMP facility
MiracleZyme™ is a dog probiotic and digestive enzyme combination tablet. Users who wanted a probiotic supplement that combined a digestive enzyme in tablet form preferred this product over the powder formula, mostly for the sake of convenience. MiracleZyme™ probiotic tablets were found to have a high level of stability and effectiveness in combating yeast problems such as skin rashes, excessive shedding, yeast overgrowth, low energy, and bad smell.
Key Benefits of Dog Probiotics:
- Helps control yeast and yeast related rashes and skin problems
- Helps maintain a healthy digestion
- Helps treat diarrhea and prevent loose stool, diarrhea, and constipation in dogs
- Helps eliminate smelly stools and bad-smelling gas
- Helps reduce bad breath
- Helps counteract the destructive side effects of antibiotic therapy
- Helps prevent shedding and scratching caused by stress from digestive imbalances
- Improves dog smell overall
- Reduces excess gas
Read the 7 signs that your dog needs probiotics »
We like to keep this page up to date and get new reviews. If you found this page helpful or have a question, want to add a dog probiotic review, or have trouble with the coupon code, please let us know. We appreciate your input:
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Recent Reader Comments:
05/02/2013
Code worked for me, I bought 3 canisters of Probiotic Miracle for my Great Danes, switched from Mercola's "dog" probiotic.
04/19/2013
Coupon still works I got 1.30 off product from nusentia for probiotic miracle
03/29/2013
This stuff is the real deal. The code worked today for the dog probiotics, good job, our 5th jar so far and a super healthy pup!
03/11/2013
our labrador is back to puppy health again. our 3rd order and the code still works, thanks for keeping this current. Probiotic Miracle are the best dog probiotics.
02/22/2013
why can't I find this at the pet store??
02/17/2013
Probiotic Miracle was recommended by our vet, so glad we tried it. No more antibiotics, allergies are at bay. By the way, we went with the Nutrivet brand for a bit to save some dough, but our dog's health quickly declined again. Oh, and thanks for the code, it works! That's what I really wanted to tell ya! :)
01/30/2013
very informative, thank you.
01/26/2013
My vet recommended probiotics for dogs, we tried this Nusentia brand per his recommendation, and have been doing great every since. no more stool problems, itchy skin or anything. these probiotics are the way to go!
01/19/2013
can you post your vet's name?
01/05/2013
code is still working. excellent work. We've been using PM dog probiotics for a couple years now. no diarrhea or mushy stools.
10/03/2012
code worked 10/3/12 for dog probiotic. Very excited to try this for my 6m old shichon dog that tends to have issue with scratching and licking his paws.
09/25/2012
Thanks going to order the dog probiotic. The one that my poodle is on from the vet is making him worst. I got to try this. He is 14 years old and on lots of medcine. Hope this will help.
09/03/2012
Code worked on 9/3/12 for dog probiotics
09/02/2012
this code took $1.70 off of my order on 9/2/2012. Thanks!
08/28/2012
Coupon worked. Received $2.00 off. Thank you.
08/26/2012
the coupon for dog probiotics worked got $4.93 discount
08/14/2012
Thanks for reaffirming Probiotic Miracle is a quality product. My Shih Tzu mix puppy was having a terrible time with yeast-ear infections when she was just 3 months old. She was miserable! After multiple (sic: expensive) Vet office visits, RXs that didn't help (and some of which have potentially dangerous side effects,) I was at my wits' end! My own research finally led me to starch-free Wysong-Epigen food, Zymox products and Probiotic Miracle dog probiotics. The yeast problem was GONE within 72 hours and has not resurfaced. She's now 8 months old, incredibly healthy and is routinely complimented on her beautiful, shiny, amazingly soft hair. I hope this information can help someone else.
08/13/2012
I didnt have any of the 7 things you mention but my dog was having loose stool and nothing seemed to help..it ended up coming out like liquid mustard...After just 2 days on a probiotic, hes totally back to normal.
08/10/2012
probictic miracle has fos in it is this good for your dog my dog has been on it for 8 months she is also on enzyme miracle
07/04/2012
Probiotics coupon code worked for me today July 4th
04/23/2012
FYI, the coupon code worked for me -- April 24. Thanks!
04/13/2012
The probiotics for dogs and enzymes work the best, Probiotic Miracle and Enzyme Miracle for gas a "cow pattie poo poo" :)
04/11/2012
My dog has bad gas and has cow pattie poo poo. Which product do u suggest
04/08/2012
Thank you for keeping the site updated. I used the coupon code for dog probiotics and it worked. I am looking forward to using the product with my Rottie's food. We are feeding him (4 month old Rottweiler) Blue Buffalo Large Breed Puppy Chicken & Brown Rice and he has loose stools at least once a day and he has a gas issue. We have cut the amount of food (lower than label suggestion) and we have added rice and yogurt with no difference. His coat is shinny and his skin is not flaky but the bowel movements need to get better. We are hoping this will be the answer. Thanks for all the info. I will update in a couple of weeks about the dog probiotics.
04/03/2012
Just wanted to say thank you for this site and the information about dog probiotics. I purchased Probiotic Miracle with the coupon a month ago and am already seeing a big improvement in my bull terrier. I was taking her to the vet every other month with tummy issues, but she is like a new puppy now since starting her on Nusentia Probiotic Miracle. Great! I am so happy.
03/22/2012
got my discount for dog probiotics, thanks for the tip.
Love this stuff my 13 and 14 yr old dogs coats are so much more shiny, and their teeth stay clean.
03/18/2012
Thanks for the info. Very helpful understanding dog probiotics. Placed an order and will be anxiously waiting to see results. Coupon worked.
03/13/2012
I had good results with this dog probiotics. I was using a simple acidophilus supplement from the health food store, which made some improvement to the stools. After making the switch to Probiotic Miracle there is a definite and consistent improvement to stools and even the skin and coat. I am surprised and grateful. I haven't tried Mcol probiotics, but I haven't heard much about that one. If anyone has any experience with it I'd like to hear about it.
03/08/2012
Anyone have any thoughts/experience with Complete Dog Probiotics?
03/05/2012
The code worked, just ordered for my two dogs!
02/25/2012
Great products, thanks for the article. Two happy springer spaniels and no more stomach or bowel problems with dog probiotics. Thankful to be OFF the antibiotics!!
02/17/2012
Just placed order & the code worked for my discount. Looking forward to product.
02/15/2012
Do not waste your time with FortiFlora or IntelliFlora -- not worth the cost. I don't even know why my vet recommended FortiFlora, no help and too expensive!! 1 week on Probiotic Miracle for my dog cleared up all his issues, I'd say, 80%! And still improving. Thanks for the site, and yes, the coupon code still works great.
02/02/2012
The code works. Just ordered the small miracle pak to try on my Great Pyr/Chow Mix. He has food intolerances and allergies - I suspect yeast issues....hopefully adding dog probiotics to his diet will help him.
02/01/2012
Your coupon worked for Probiotic Miracle. Thanks!
01/25/12
I was giving my maltese Inteliflora, but had to stop. After actually looking at the ingredients, I couldn't believe that I was giving Inteliflora to her in the first place. It contains maltodextrin, poultry Liver, Ferrous Sulfate, Copper Proteinate, Taurine, and Sodium Alumino Silicate... to name a few very undesirable ingredients! I was disapointed to say the least. Thank you for the research. Probiotic Miracle has been a MIRACLE! Incredible results! I recommend it all the time now. The Nusentia company also has a very good article on their websites about probiotics for pets and which strains of bacteria have been researched for dogs (with references to the actual research articles). VERY good company. GREAT recommendation!
01/03/12
After reading this web site and the reviews on other sites about Probitoic Miracle, I am going to give this dog probiotic a try. Everyone is raving about it. My yorkie needs a lot of help. I'm hoping this works. The code worked.
01/01/12
code worked! Thanks!!!
12/21/11
the coupon code worked, just checked out. Can't wait to try Probiotic Miracle! My pup has been so ill, my vet recommended dog probiotics. As a note to other readers, you can find Probiotic Miracle on Amazon and read the reviews, most review this product very highly.
12/18/11
My 9 year old female Lowchen has been on an antibiotic, off and on, since May 2011. My veterinarian suggested Forti Flora as a dog probiotic which I have been adding to her meals. However, as I did some research, I found Forti Flora contains only ONE probiotic but seems to be the favorite of veterinarians. I wonder why. After reading your article and learning which probiotics it contains, I am ordering Probiotic Miracle and I thank you!
11/19/11
Maybe a dog probiotic would help Annabel! thanks for the code.
11/16/11
coupon code worked
11/07/11
Just used the Nusentia code and it worked fine. Thanks for this fine website about dog probiotics...I have so many issues that I am researching trying to get my little bulldog healthy and it was so helpful to find these great reviews with all of this research already done for me! THANKS!!!
11/01/11
We ordered last month after trying FortiFlora for my dog. I had to tell you two things, and I usually don't comment on these sort of things, but: the coupon code worked AND PROBIOTIC MIRACLE WORKED!! Far better than Forti Flora and a better price at that. Thank you!!
10/24/11
code worked! Thanks!!!
10/20/11
I found you website about dog probiotics very informative. My dog recently developed pemphigus foliaceus and she is on a lot of medication. I have suggested probiotics to the vet and was glad I read you page to give me more information. Due to the meds she has many symptoms mentioned.
09/30/11
The code worked, thank you.
09/28/11
I decided to try Probiotic Miracle after reading your web site. I had previously tried Vetri-Science Everyday Probiotics as well as Animal Essentials dog probiotics. Probiotic Miracle not only provided way better results but for the amount of probiotics you get, it is much better priced. 1 large container of these dog probiotics lasts about 6 months in our house. Much cheaper than going to the vet! So far, she is very healthy, better coat and no more smelly breath or body odor. It matches its name, its a MIRACLE! haha. I'll also tell you that I add just a little probiotics scoop to her food and she eats it up, she doesn't even notice it is on the food. I'm sure, if the canine knew and could speak, she would thank you too. I appreciate you putting this information together, it really saved us.
09/20/11
Tried it. love it. much better product than Nutri-Vet. Thanks for the coupon for dog probiotics.