What are probiotics?
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Probiotics are nutritional supplements that contain potentially beneficial bacteria and yeast. Probiotics are used to reapply colonization of the gastrointestinal tract with beneficial microorganisms, when there is a suspicion that the normal balance of microflora broken.
Why are probiotics recommended for pets?
Probiotics are recommended for animals with clear intestinal symptoms. disorders. They are recommended for maintenance and recovery. normal balance of bacterial flora in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as for the treatment and reduction of pathogenic activity (pathogenic) bacteria.
Normal bacterial balance in the digestive tract may be impaired drugs, dietary changes, exposure pathogenic viruses or bacteria, or inflammation of the digestive tract.
The common goal of probiotics is to displace pathogenic or pathogenic bacteria by those that have beneficial impact. For example, bacteria that can synthesize organic compounds, maintain normal growth and maturation cells lining the intestines. The increase in the number of useful bacteria reduces space in unwanted and pathogenic bacteria. Beneficial flora metabolism by-products in The gastrointestinal tract can also change the environment of the gastrointestinal tract, which will promote the development of beneficial bacteria, and suppress unwanted.
Probiotic bacteria also allow the body more efficiently respond to inflammatory reactions in the digestive tract, and thus they play an important positive role in curing these inflammation. Some probiotic bacteria support the immune system. system in the digestive tract and synthesize various chemicals and hormones that help reduce damage caused by inflammation. Some beneficial bacteria are also known. increase the production of certain antibodies, which then envelop and protect the surface of the digestive tract.
What types of animals can probiotics take?
Dogs, cats, and sometimes rabbits can successfully take probiotics. In Europe, probiotics are often used to treat horses and ruminants. Experience with probiotics in households The animals in North America and Europe are quite extensive.
What studies have been done with probiotic supplements?
Extensive studies of the effects of probiotics have been conducted in person. However, today only general mechanisms are known, by which probiotics act on the digestive tract. Research in progress which studied the effects of probiotics on dogs, cats and others relatively few animals have been carried out. Despite the absence in-depth research, probiotics are considered completely safe additives.
What benefits can a probiotic bring to a pet?
Probiotics have been proven to cure diarrhea faster. and stomach ulcers due to infectious causes. They can also successfully compensate for the harmful effects of prolonged the use of antibiotics on the intestinal microflora. Probiotics successfully used to treat inflammatory diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Where can I get probiotics and do I need a prescription for them?
Probiotics tend to become effective after application for several days in a row. Unfortunately, the last studies show that the number of bacteria indicated on the label of many additives does not match their quantity in the probiotics. Sometimes the number of active bacteria was too much. low. And in some cases, in probiotics were completely different types of bacteria from those advertised.
When buying probiotic supplements for all home owners pets are advised to consult a veterinarian regarding proven brands, as well as about their proper storage and use. To purchase a probiotic no prescription required.
