Ark Naturals Gentle Digest, A Probiotic for All Pets, Capsules - 60 Each

This sup.seems to work x my dear tomy (cat) due he had a tipworm which caused him terrible vomits and bloody diarreah. This helps him to diagest well any food and no more stomach issues except hairball vomits which are normal. it bothers me they changed the powder. Now it's white. I don't know if or why they changed the formula? Am awaiting to see if any changes this week in Tomy's health/stomach. Overall it's excellent product. Hopefully only changed the color but not the formula. Tomy eats it well mixed w/wet food. No rejection no complaint lol!

This was recommended by a former pet store employee. I was talking to her about the diarrhea that my dog was having. She told me this would work within a day...and I must admit, she was right. I have 3 dogs, 1 of which is always having normal stools, the second has intermittent diarrhea, and the third always has an issue with soft/loose stools. I initially tried it on my 2 and it cleared up the diarrhea with the one immediately. The other one who always had an issue with intermittent loose/watery stools, I had her on another regimen which over time gave her stools form, but it was rather costly and she didn't always like eating it (herbal regimen). This, however, is very easy for me to give to her as she only requires one capsule of which I open into her bowl and mix with canned dog food then hand feed to make sure she eats it, and she eats it as if it were a treat. I can then feed her the normal dry kibble in her bowl afterwards. I am continuing this on a daily regiment with my one dog. I recommend it. The price is very reasonable and it is easily dispensed. I am not certain, but I guess you could also just feed the entire capsule to your dog, but I prefer opening it so I know it will work quickly.Update: August 2013. I am now feeding 1 capsule daily to both of my dogs who had loose stool issues. Once their stools were firm (within a couple of days of opening capsule and adding to wet food), I am now dispensing the entire capsule and everything is fine. I have one very finicky senior gal so she will only take her meds with peanut butter (she can't spit it out as I scoop it on the roof of her mouth). Pill pockets work just as well with my other pooch, but since I have gone the route of peanut butter with one, they all get the peanut butter with pills...and it's much cheaper! I still buy the 3-packs of these capsules from Amazon.com when my supply is getting low, but only using 1 capsule daily per dog, it takes a few months to empty 3 bottles. I still highly recommend this product and am very pleased with it. I have even told my veterinarian about it and she is impressed as well.

I'm a big believer in probiotics. These products are meant to replenish your intestinal bacteria after a stint with antibiotics, or just to help keep it in tip-top shape. The idea has been around for centuries, but it's only been the last few decades that science understands why those who eat natural products like yogurt seem to be a bit healthier than others.Did you know that most of the immune system is in the gut? Makes sense when you think about it. When we eat, there are billions of bacteria, fungus, and viruses on our food. (Viruses aren't a big problem, since they don't use food as a substrate; they look for living tissue to thrive in.) The stomach with its high acidity helps kill most bacteria and fungus, but some survive and get to the small and large intestine, where they can cause disease that is commonly called food poisoning. Part of the problem is when there is missing 'good' bacteria that has been killed off or dies for some reason. This niche may be filled by the bad bugs, leading to an unbalanced fauna in the gut.Pets have the same problem as we do. And you know what a dog will eat; just about anything! I find that regular use of a probiotic will help keep diarrhea under control, and makes the pet feel better. Cats, too, can have digestive problems, and this type of product will probably help.The Gentle Digest seems to work well, and it reasonably easy to administer. Recommended.

I can definitely tell when my dog hasn't had these.

Amazing! Thank you, thank you, thank you!My 14yr old cat had started eating too fast, and throwing up, after a stressful move. The food never changed, just the move. There were days she threw up 4xs, multiple days in a row. She never lost her appetite, so Vet said she was fine, just eating to fast. I tried multiple containers, food timers, taking food away, sensitive stomach food - it didn't help. A few times the vet gave her steriod shots to calm her stomach. I know the vomiting was causing additional irritation, which probably added to the sensitive stomach.I tried this product because of reviews, I know Probiotics also help my stomach issues. So I gave this a shot!I am so happy to report she has only thrown up 2x's in the past 30 days. She is happier, calmer, and quick to relax next to me again. The only thing different during this time is adding these pills. And it calmed her stomach within days!Thanks again for making my fur baby comfortable, and helping her feel like her old kitty self again.

I purchased this product more for use for chronic ear infections in my two dogs as it stated on the label that it regulates and helps keep ears healthy. It did not disappoint. Both of my dogs, who usually get monthly ear infections, have been all clear and healthy since starting taking this product. I just put the capsule directly in their food and they eat it with no problem. I will continue to use to keep my dogs ears healthy and infection free.