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From the manufacturer
What is it? Proviable is a multi-strain probiotic supplement that helps to support a healthy intestinal balance. The #1 Joint Health Brand recommended by Veterinarians The #1 Veterinarian Recommended Liver Health Support Supplement Welactin Omega-3 Supplement provides a rich source of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA derived from wild-caught, cold-water fish. Solliquin is a patented combination of ingredients to help support a healthy calm in pets. How can it help my pet? Proviable-DC has prebiotics to foster colony growth and 5 billion CFUs of probiotics to help maintain intestinal balance during times of dietary indiscretion, dietary change, or stress induced by travel or kenneling. Dasuquin and Dasuquin with MSM help support and maintain joint comfort. ASU adds to the effects of glucosamine and chondroitin to help maintain cartilage structure. Antioxidants help to protects joint tissues from oxidative stress. Your pet’s liver is important to maintain overall health, and sometimes your pet’s liver needs support to keep it functioning properly. Denamarin Liver Health Supplements’ proprietary formulas support healthy liver functions in dogs and cats. Welactin supports the overall health and wellness of your dog’s skin and coat, heart, kidneys, brain, immune system, and vision. Dogs and cats experience anxiety, stress, and fear which can play major roles in behavioral disorders. Solliquin Behavioral Health Supplements are formulated to help support calm, balanced behavior during times of stress for your pet. Key ingredients Enterococcus faecium, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactobacillus plantarum Glucosamine Hydrochloride, Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate, ASU (Avocado/Soybean Unsaponifiables), Decaffeinated Green Tea Extract, Boswellia Serrata S-Adenosylmethionine, Silybin A+B Omega 3s including EPA and DHA L-theanine, Magnolia & Phellodendron Extracts, Whey Protein Concentrate For cats and dogs? Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Product information
Item Weight 0.635 ounces Manufacturer Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. ASIN B0050JM626 Country of Origin USA Item model number PROVDC30 Customer Reviews
4.7 out of 5 stars Date First Available May 12, 2011 Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 3.44 x 2.4 x 1.3 inches Item Dimensions LxWxH 2.5 x 1.5 x 3.5 inches Item Weight 0.04 Pounds Brand Name Proviable Target Audience Keyword house-cats, dogs Directions Dogs and Cats (all sizes): Give 1 capsule daily or as directed by your veterinarian. Model Name Proviable-DC Probiotic Digestive Health Size 30 Count Age Range Description All Life Stages Number of Items 1 Manufacturer Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. Specific Uses for Product Stomach
Item Weight 0.635 ounces
Manufacturer Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.
ASIN B0050JM626
Country of Origin USA
Item model number PROVDC30
Date First Available May 12, 2011
Item Package Dimensions L x W x H 3.44 x 2.4 x 1.3 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH 2.5 x 1.5 x 3.5 inches
Item Weight 0.04 Pounds
Brand Name Proviable
Target Audience Keyword house-cats, dogs
Directions Dogs and Cats (all sizes): Give 1 capsule daily or as directed by your veterinarian.
Model Name Proviable-DC Probiotic Digestive Health
Size 30 Count
Age Range Description All Life Stages
Number of Items 1
Manufacturer Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.
Specific Uses for Product Stomach
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 2.5 x 1.5 x 3.5 inches; 0.63 ounces
Item model number : PROVDC30
Date First Available : May 12, 2011
Manufacturer : Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc.
ASIN : B0050JM626
Country of Origin : USA
Best Sellers Rank: #2 in Dog Probiotic Supplements
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Customer Reviews: 13,304 ratings
About this item Age Range Description: All Life Stages Also contains prebiotics Can be used long term Also contains prebiotics
Proviable is a clinically researched multi-strain probiotic supplement for cats and small dogs containing billions of colony forming units (CFUs) of beneficial bacteria that help support a healthy intestinal balance. Proviable contains both prebiotics and probiotics to help support intestinal health. The prebiotics help support the growth of the beneficial Proviable probiotics within the gut. Proviable Digestive Health Supplements are brought to you by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, the number one veterinarian recommended supplement company. *Source: Survey conducted among small animal veterinarians who recommended animal supplements.
clifford bullock –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works well for my GSD
Good product to keep you fur baby in good health.
Martha Stuart –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vet recommended!
My 11 yr old chiweenie is like a puppy since she started taking these probiotics along with vitamins and Science Diet. Best of all is the price!!!!!
2 people found this helpful
si young Yi –
5.0 out of 5 stars
works
good
Elke –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fast service
This works well for my 2 senior small furbabies. It was recommended by their vet and they tolerate this product well. I don’t think it has a taste, I open the capsule and mix in their food.
2 people found this helpful
Betsy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog likes them, I ordered these from Amazon $20. cheaper than at myvet.
They work the dog likes them
Taylor Tuazon –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Picky cat likes it!
One of my cats eats the Pet Honesty probiotic every day and my other cat would NOT touch his food when I added it. I wanted to try a new probiotic for him and he actually likes this one! I don’t know if it’s flavorless or if it’s tastes good, but he’s super picky and eats all of his dinner even when I add this. Guess I’ll be repurchasing!
3 people found this helpful
Lydia –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Having my dog have a meal without vomiting.
Worked he is a much happier dog
Amazon shopper –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this product
I use it for my dogs
Anne –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helped my dog
The vet “prescribed” this for my dog. It worked, but she needed more. So glad I found it here rather than pay the cost of another vet “prescription!”
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy capsule to give to dogs.
These capsules are easy to give to my three dogs. They seem to work well too as my dogs have stopped scratching so much.
3 people found this helpful
Spock –
5.0 out of 5 stars
One a day keeps her regular
My dog gets one of these a day mixed in with her food and she has no issue with it. It appears to be tasteless and odorless and it keeps her regular.
Leonard Staffulani –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Probiotics for my dog .
I really can’t say too much about the The pills . What I do like is that too small? And I mix them in with your food . She hasn’t been on them that long . So I’m not sure if I’m seeing any results yet . But I am giving it to her . And I need more time to see if they are helping her . She has allergies Really bad. It’s so far I haven’t seen any help in that . But I’m still hoping it’s because she hasn’t been on them that long . So I would have to get back with this one too .
2 people found this helpful
Catherine Abigail Beckham –
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best products on the market. Must have for ailing kittens ,fosters/rescues/senior cats.
It works when prescription meds don’t, and gentler on my senior cats, & shelter /foster kittens. Lifesaver, literally. I’ve tried other types, and they all fail miserably. The next best is the Vetriscience probiotic paste, if this brand is not available.
3 people found this helpful
RAFB –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy
Dogs eat them easily when mixed in with their meal. Our golden retriever has a sensitive stomach and these have kept him going.
Live Love Laugh😉 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hopefully good👍
Arrived quickly ordered before our temps reached 80’s plus. Although you never know how it was stored prior. I placed in fridge right away, since our natural daily temps are in the 70’s. Product needs to be kept below 77°f. Or it loses potency and can go rancid.Did sniff test, no odor.
3 people found this helpful
Alex P. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great product. Tasteless and effective
Works wonders on my cat’s sensitive tummy. I just pour it on his kibbles and he doesn’t mind it at all. It’s tasteless. Works fast too.
4 people found this helpful
Jmcvphl –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stopped uncontrollable drooling!
I rarely write reviews but this has been a miracle. Over the past year, our dog has started having multiple episodes every week of uncontrollable drooling in the evening and the vet couldn’t give us any clear answers. He seemed miserable and we were covering our floors and furniture with towels to contain the mess. I remembered this brand that the vet had given us one time and found it on Amazon. Since sprinkling one capsule on his breakfast daily, we have not had one episode of drooling!! We have tried many other products claiming to help with digestive issues but nothing has worked until now. I’m truly amazed at how much of an improvement we’ve seen!
19 people found this helpful
Linda Wilson –
5.0 out of 5 stars
My dogs eat it well!!
Dogs eat it over their food without realizing it is good for their tummies.
One person found this helpful
happy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Easy 2 put in food
Put the powder in cats breakfast. Mix it up well. Add little water. Cat gobbles it up.
One person found this helpful
Peggy –
5.0 out of 5 stars
To regulate bowels!
For my dogs bowels!
One person found this helpful
TM –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect
Excellent product
Lady Starfish –
5.0 out of 5 stars
I’m amazed!
I bought this product mainly for my Mini Aussie because he seemed to be vomiting constantly and chewing on his feet but I’m giving it to our 15 y/o basset mix too. The difference it’s made in just over a week is amazing! I haven’t had to clean up after my Aussie and the Basset mix has more energy than she’s had in quite a while. I read about adding the probiotics when I was trying to find something (ANYTHING really) that would keep my little fuzz ball from making me mop the floor in the middle of the night. The article by the AKC listed the things one should contain and this one has them all as opposed to just a few. We open the capsule and sprinkle it on their wet food and it doesn’t seem to have any smell or taste that would be off-putting to either of our finicky little eaters. Even my husband (who thought I was nuts for trying) is onboard with this! Score one for me!!! It may be a little more expensive than some of the others but it has everything that was recommended plus the prebiotics that help the probiotics be absorbed more easily in the gut. I’m really pleased with the difference it’s made and I’ll be keeping them on it from now on.
7 people found this helpful
Nelson G. –
4.0 out of 5 stars
OK
I don’t think this product is as good as Purina Fortiflora which is used by my primary vet, but Purina is really proud of their product as it costs about $1.00 per packet so expensive over time if you need to use it ongoing for a dog that needs digestive help. I think the Nutramax product is the second best product available and is used by our secondary vet who is more cost conscious. Would recommend if you need a product that works but need something more cost effective.
5 people found this helpful
Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Dog pills – probiotic
Has really helped both my ones . I have a 18 yr old and a four yr old. Great product
Connie –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good product
Good product. I do not know why they say to open capsule and sprinkle on food. I called them asked.People : you can just hide the capsule in a treat or wrap the capsule in a piece of cheese and give to your dog, (Capsule and all) and forget about sprinkling on food! Why they say to open capsule and sprinkle on food is beyond me.
13 people found this helpful
S. Barackman –
5.0 out of 5 stars
it measures up to my expectations
it measures up to my expectations
Joyful –
5.0 out of 5 stars
SMELLY CAT…SMELL-E-CAT…What have they been feeding you….
***UPDATE 2/3/2017***So, we’ve been using this product for several months now. I am on my third order. The good news is this product keeps my smelly cat’s stool from smelling so bad. The downside is that it is not a one-time fix 🙁 Unfortunately, discontinuing the use of the product causes the cat’s foul stool odor to return.We will continue to use it but we’re probably going to have to investigate alternative diets and food in the hopes of helping this cat smell better. I do realize that poop is supposed to smell bad. But this cats poop is out of the ordinary foul smelling. Our vet doesn’t want to try antibiotics at this point because they believe it will likely do more harm than good. So we’ll have to see if we can find a suitable diet that helps.***********************We are less than a week into using this product so I will have to come back with a long-term update at a later time. But I’ll explain why we purchased this product and what we are seeing now.Over the last year, our two old house cats that have been with us for the past 18 years have finally died. They lived long and happy lives. My wife and I decided to get a new kitty and we wanted a pure breed. Locally in AZ there aren’t a whole lot of options for pure breeds and we were not about to pay hundreds of dollars to ship an animal from another location, but we did find one intriguing breed here – the Bengal cat. So we decided that, even those these cats are very high energy and aggressive, that we would get a kitten and see how it goes. The cat is great if not little psychotic (she bites you when she wants you to play with her and wiggling toes & feet under bed-covers sends her into a primal tiger rage!). The one downside – this cat had the SMELLIEST GAS AND STOOLING EVER!!! OMG, this cat would reek-out the entire house (and I have a big home) anytime she used the litter box to the point where I would have to put the box outside after I would catch her using it. I have never had a cat with smelly flatulence before, but any time this cat let out some gas….HOLY COW, go get some clothes pins on your nose!!! There are college fraternity bathrooms that smelled more clean and fresh than this cat!! It was truly gross.My wife and I were quit perplexed and tried many different combinations of cat food (we use only wet food) from different vendors. Nothing changed the odor. So we asked our veterinarian about it and she suggested that probiotics might work if the cat has inadvertently gotten some bad gut flora. Apparently, the probiotics provide the appropriate balance of “good” gut flora that can wipe out some of the other, smellier types of bacteria. She did not have any suggested brands and only anecdotal evidence from other patients but she told us to go take a look. So I did some research and the Proviable-DC brand got good reviews all around the internet as far as I could tell from reputable sites (sorry, Reddit, you don’t count!). Well, I ordered the product and started using it as directed this past week.As of writing this comment (so about 7 days in), the cat no longer smells. Her flatulence is undetectable at this point and the liter box has been inside all day since and only has the typical cat box smell (I change out the pan liners every 4-6 days). Hopefully the long term results will be good.
36 people found this helpful
Treas –
4.0 out of 5 stars
works great for my cat
This product is very comparable with the other probiotic the vet prescribed but this saves us quite a bit of money a month.
One person found this helpful
M. PriceM. Price –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ripped box
The probiotics were recommended by the vet. I hope they still work. This is the second order of these ones and both orders arrived in deplorable condition. Like a box that has been left wet in the heat and all ripped. That’s disrespectful with a client. I don’t know if the probiotic is intact. I’m very disappointed at the way this and previous package was handled.
Terry Scott –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It keeps our dog on a regular potty schedule.
Great for our dog for sure.
Ana Merino –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ideal for picky cats
I was able to sprinkle this probiotic in her wet food since she’s horrible with any type of supplements
donald –
5.0 out of 5 stars
It really works for my golden.
I feel better about this than kaopectate, it keeps the stools firm long after the runs are gone. My vet told me about it.
One person found this helpful
Newnan, GA –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great For Kitty Tummy
My elderly feline had some not-so-pleasant smelling poops. After adding this to his can food- all is back to normal! Just open the capsule and sprinkle on top of the food. No complaints from finicky noses as it has neutral smell and taste..
7 people found this helpful
Busy –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Wow, this really made an improvement
My pet was vomiting every day and the vet couldn’t find anything wrong so I thought I would give this a try. It’s made a difference. It’s tasteless. You just mix it in the food.
2 people found this helpful
Keya LuoKeya Luo –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Box
Box came beat up but the pills were fine.
One person found this helpful
Ron P. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
our dog loves them
We have an Aussie and he is smart,If it does not smell right he isn’t taking it..Great product
Venus DeMilo –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Miracle Life Changing Treatment for Cat’s Lifelong Chronic Diarrhea
I have a cat who has suffered from bouts of diarrhea for his whole life. He’s an 8 year old Manx and at least once a month – often weekly- throughout his entire life I would find he had diarrhea all over his bum that had spread to the floor, blankets, and his cat bed. The amount of time spent having to clean him and anywhere he’d been in the house was considerable. It was awful and would come out of nowhere. His vet at a very reputable animal hospital had recommended an otc probiotic made for humans called culturelle that I’d put in his food every time he had a flare up and within about a day the diarrhea would abate, but the probiotic did not seem to address the cause of the issue.About a year ago right before a move 600 miles away – I took him to a different vet for travel meds as well as the diarrhea. This vet recommended proviable as a probiotic specifically for cats. I didn’t even know there was such a thing before that.That was a life changer. After sprinkling Proviable in his wet food on only 4 occasions his diarrhea not only cleared up but he has not had another bout of diarrhea since. Even with the car ride, move, changes to his diet, and introduction of new cats. I’ve had him since his birth and from the time he was a tiny kitten until a year ago when he started proviable – almost 7 years – we dealt with this issue. I believe that the PRE-biotic blend in this made the difference in that it helped the good bacteria actually and finally get established in his gut for the first time, rather than the probiotics just passing through. It has made a huge difference for him for not having to suffer with it and for me not having to constantly deal with the mess.One caveat – I fostered kittens with diarrhea and this did not help their diarrhea at all until they were dewormed and given antibiotics. They were strays that ate and drink anything they could and had to be treated with specific targeted antibiotics to address the issues they had. Diarrhea can be caused by many different things and it’s important to address the root cause. But for issues related to gut health and a lack of good bacteria established in the gut- this truly can work wonders.
22 people found this helpful
HTEL –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Omg life saver
The paste that comes in the other kit is great. I have that Proviable for emergencies.These are great if you are out of the paste. In the past, I used fortiflora but this works way faster. If your dog likes to chase and eat bugs, and get what I call the, “opened fire hydrant poo-pocalypse”, this product is for you. My holy terror, speed demon, cotton ball on four paws is on a one dog mission to eradicate any beetles that make the mistake of wandering into the yard. They must taste great because he keeps going for them. I probably should have named him Renfield.The first time, I only had fortiflora. He was waking me up every 2 hours that night in a panic even though he no longer had anything left. I got some Proviable from the vet and it worked. After that, I have kept this in our cabinet just in case. If youre worried about the heat destroying the product in transit, dont. It was in the 90’s when I had our last box delivered. It still worked great for us.
22 people found this helpful
It’s Me –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Vet recommended
Love these supplements and have had favorable results with our dogs
Debbie Bornstein –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Product works great!
Best pro biotic on the market it helps my dogs sensitive digestive system.
8 people found this helpful
Mr. Jay –
3.0 out of 5 stars
Been giving him to my dog haven’t seen any difference
I have a friend that is a veterinary assistant. They recommended these seen them on Amazon as the second best seller been given to my dog every day and haven’t seen any change so I’m not sure if it’s a bad batch or the pills don’t work.
las10044 –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helped my dogs loose stool
Doggie bag is easier now.
Katie –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Helped my dog
Helped my dogs digestive system
June Cleavers –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Dog eats it
My dog had a growth in his mouth that I didn’t know about til we took him to the vet. I was giving him this a few days before he went. I have NO idea if he’s better because of this or because of the antibiotic he was on. I suspect it was the antibiotic.He’ll lick this off my hand or the floor, so that’s good. I don’t have to mask it.
One person found this helpful
Kiki –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Grateful
Great product. My puppy tolerates this productwell. Ordering was simple & straight forward. GladI found this. Her veterinarian is very pleased.
One person found this helpful
kittenmittens –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Don’t buy from your vets
First off, let me just say to buy this from Amazon and not your vet office (unless its just my vet that charges an exorbitant amount). My vet charged me $60 for a 30 day supply when I can get (at the time of the review) 80 capsules for $33. Even with giving 1 capsule per day to two cats, I still get 40 days for about half the price that my vet charged. When I saw what my vet charged me I was worried because having a diabetic cat is already expensive so I was wondering how I was also going to manage affording another $60 a month to maintain her health as she gets older. I started searching online for cheaper prices and found it on Amazon and ordered it. I scoured through both packages thinking that maybe my vet had given me a prescription strength or a different type that could only be gotten through a vet. Unless I’m that obvious and missed something it was the *exact* product that I got from my vet.I have two lovely cats that are turning into old lady seniors. One is 9 and the other is 11. The 9 year old has a sensitive stomach and the 11 year old is a diabetic. In a grossly amusing way they are polar opposites. The 9 year old vomits more frequently than normal because of her sensitive stomach and the 11 year old gets soft stool and diarrhea as a combination of being diabetic and only being allowed soft food. Neither cat has any other conditions that would be contributing to their respective problems. My vet recommended Proviable for both of them as a way to help improve and then maintain gut flora which in turn would improve their overall health.I found it easy to administer and both cats tolerated it beautifully. I prepare their evening food which is wet cat food for the both of them. I break open a capsule and sprinkle the powder over the food and repeat again for the second with another one. According to the instructions it does not need to be mixed with the food. I was a little hesitant at first thinking my cats would notice the powder and avoid it but neither one of them cared. Whether I served them their food immediately or waited a couple of minutes until the powder started to soak in the food the result was the same. I don’t give them dry food but I imagine the same outcome. I don’t remember there being any different instructions for dry food.Both cats have shown a marked improvement in both the front and back end emissions! The diabetic cat still has soft stool but its to be expected. Its soft but still more firm than prior to beginning using Proviable. She no longer has diarrhea at all. The cat with the sensitive stomach does still get sick to her stomach occasionally but there’s been a drastic reduction compared to what would be one or two times a week.The only drawback I can think of to this product is that I feel like when you stop it for any period of time that any issues would come back. Though I can’t be 100% sure about that.
10 people found this helpful
Lyndsay Sharrer –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nutramax Proviable Digestive Health Supplement – A Canine Wellness Game-Changer
The Nutramax Proviable Digestive Health Supplement for dogs has proven to be a transformative addition to my furry friend’s daily routine. As a conscientious pet owner, I am thoroughly impressed with its multi-strain probiotics and prebiotics formulation, delivering comprehensive digestive support that stands out in the crowded market of canine supplements.
6 people found this helpful
Kindle Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product, lazy packing by amazon
The product is terrific until Amazon damages half of the capsules with lazy, inadequate packing.
One person found this helpful
Barbara S. –
3.0 out of 5 stars
If it is right for your dog
Dog came down with diarrheaNot sure why but stopped it and gave my dog pumpkin after a couple days she was fine
On a Mission –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Its a pill you have to give your cat
Not a fan of giving my cat a pill on a regular basis. Tried sprinkling it on the food but my cat didn’t like that either. Went with another brand of probiotic.
One person found this helpful
Jules –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Works great.
Does wonders for the gut. I really like these. It takes a week or so to properly work. Worth it though.
6 people found this helpful
My Little Blue Heron –
5.0 out of 5 stars
One a Day
After parasites, you’ll never want your baby to have an upset stomach again. Probiotics are so important, and most dry foods tout them. But these are serious probiotics. I open one capsule a day and mix into his morning food. He loves it.
2 people found this helpful
courtney kacouros –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Work great
My dermatologist for my dog recommended them and Amazon has a great price!
10 people found this helpful
B. Kirby –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great stuff
Helps my cats belly and she eats it just fine mixed in her wet food
6 people found this helpful
DelRae –
4.0 out of 5 stars
Proviable-DC
I use this Proviable-DC to help my 1-1/2 year old (Lhasa Apso) dog. My dog has had an excessive hunger since we brought him home at about 8-weeks old from the breeder. He ate and poop all out …. Didn’t matter how big or small meals he ate, still had logs poops 3-4 times a day. We tried just about every probiotics out there, modified home cooked meals, kibbles, feed small meals 4-times/day … nothing work. He did not look healthy, couldn’t gain weight, has coarse and dry hair, bite/itching skin, his ears turned dark purple/black ……..3 months ago, we put him on 5mg/day of Claritin Reditabs (reg tab did not work), a month later, we put him on B12 (Methyl liquid human grade by pure enc.) 1- drop/to start on empty stomach then gradually increase to 3-drops (this is about 150mcg) max, and a month ago, we put him on 1/2 of Proviable-dc (mix in food). There were some improvement but he still poops some logs in the morning, made no different when giving the whole capsule/day per manufacture recommended. We then switched him from Proviable-dc to Proviable-forty and he get 1/3 to 1/2 capsule/day in his food or water (chicken water). We’ve seen major improvement, no log poops, and only poop 2/day. His weight starts to fill-in, his hair got softer and his ears shows some pink. All in all, this Proviable-dc works for pet w/medium to mild issues. We’ll switch him from Forty to DC for maintenance.
M. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best veterinary probiotic supplement out there
I think just about everyone should speak to their vets about probiotic supplements for their pets. It’s fairly well-accepted that probiotics are beneficial for those animals with digestive issues, but there’s even speculation as to whether they can provide benefits to healthy animals. I know I’ve seen a few cat foods that include probiotic strains in the food itself, but most don’t (and even for those that do, I’m pretty skeptical of how well the bacteria hold up to all the processing cat foods go through), so if your vet recommends probiotic therapy, you’ll need to find a supplement like this one.I entered the probiotic world when my cat was diagnosed with some sort of nebulous autoimmune thing that targets, among other things, his digestive tract. Diarrhea…constipation…vomiting…regurgitating…stomatitis…allergy symptoms…anorexia…he’s had them all. Treating it has been a nightmare, but probiotics were one of the vet’s first suggestions, filed under the heading “unlikely to hurt even if they don’t help.” Believe me, it’s a straw I was happy to grasp.A lot of probiotics designed for pets come with flavorings and proteins designed to make them more palatable. I’d started my cat on those Purina packets, and I have to say, the flavorings work; he loved them. Problem is, if you’re undergoing an elimination diet or if you’re limiting antigenic proteins — which many of the people searching out pet probiotics are — the supplements aren’t in compliance with the diet. Seems to me those Purina ones have beef protein in them, for instance.It took some doing, but by aggravating vets far and wide, I was finally able to find a supplement that’s completely free of protein: this one. (And I called the company to verify.) So right there, that’s an enormous benefit. Another one is that this contains seven bacterial strains, when most veterinary probiotic supplements only have one. It looks expensive at first, but compared to the others on the market, it’s not bad. In short, Proviable is a great choice for a probiotic supplement.(I hate to harp, but I’m going to do it anyway: don’t take my word for it…or anyone else’s on the internet, for that matter. Never give your pet any kind of supplement without running it by a vet first. One thing I’ve discovered over a lifetime of pet ownership is that a lot of the common knowledge out there is wrong.)The capsules are easy to open and the powder inside has no flavor — I tasted some to be sure — so even those pets who won’t let you add meds to their food should be able to ignore this. I’m sure most people add it to canned food so as to dissolve the powder, but my cat’s intake of canned food is hit or miss — as much as I wish it were otherwise, since canned food is nearly always superior to dry — so I sprinkle it on his kibbles. He gets one capsule daily.A couple notes:1. High temperatures kill probiotics. At minimum, think long and hard about whether you want to order a supplement like this from the web in the summer months; the truck that brings them will not be refrigerated. You might run the risk of expiration issues, but my strategy is to get a few boxes in April. A local source might be another option (though keep in mind that you can’t guarantee that the shipping/storage prior to your buying the stuff won’t do the bacteria in).2. The supplement is protein-free, as I said. The capsules, however, are not. If you’re limiting proteins, you’ll definitely want to open the capsules and administer only the powder. (Since the capsule’s contents are tasteless, I’d recommend doing that regardless; it’s way less traumatic than giving them a pill.)This got long, but the TL;DR version is that probiotics are a great thing, and of the veterinary probiotics on the market, these are a superior choice.
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Yvonne T. Cruz –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Helps our kitty with digestion
Our cat has had digestive problems all her life . This helps her tremendously .
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Chris –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Life Changing!
I have a beautiful, healthy German shepherd that has separation anxiety from me when I travel. It has caused so much stress for her and I both whenever I need to travel with my family. I’ve tried so many different things in the past to try and alleviate her stress, but over time it has only worsened. Besides from leaving her with a family member “whom she loves”, never boarding, vet given anxiety meds, among several other types of probiotics, nothing has helped. Last few times I had to leave her she had terrible diarrhea throughout my home, requiring my poor mother to clean up after her daily. I thought it was a lost cause & nothing would help. I researched for several days & came upon this product. I received it 2 days before going away on an 8 day trip. I managed to give her one before I left & instructed my mother to continue daily. Well, she not only didn’t have any accidents whatsoever, but was the happiest I had ever seen her when I arrived back from my trip. She was happy, energetic & very healthy in appearance. This stuff seems like magic! I can’t begin to explain at what a relief it is knowing that not only can I travel without worry, but knowing she’s happy & feeling good is beyond priceless. I’ll be a lifelong customer & pray this stuff is always available!
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Amazon Customer –
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really helpful
My 3 years old cat used to throw up right after her meal. I tried to control her portion and bought a bowl to let her eat slowly. It didn’t work at all. As soon as she took this product, she didn’t throw up at all!!! Love this product!
Jeannie S. –
5.0 out of 5 stars
only one i have bought ..Vet recommended
I first bought this from my dogs Vet..it was expensive and i couldnt buy it with out the paste UNTIL..I found it here..i dont know how it tastes as I give it to my dogs…i need to re order it! i originally got it for my puppy who was sick but im now using it to see if it helps with itching..
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