Whether they've suffered through a bought of diarrhea or just finished a course of antibiotics, dogs can occasionally need supplementation of probiotics, just as humans do. Bifidus is just one of the many types of probiotics that the body needs and can be found in the products mentioned below.
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Significance
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Bifidus is a type of friendly bacteria known as a probiotic. These bacteria are essential parts of intestinal flora and are necessary for health. They promote good digestion and boost your body's immunity. Bifidobacteria work by helping to decrease other organisms in the intestinal tract, such as the bacteria that cause diarrhea. Treating dogs with bifidobacteria may cause initial stomach upset or gas. If your dog has a weakened immune system, do not treat with bifidobacteria without consulting your veterinarian.
IGY Gel
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Canine IGY Plus Gel is a flavored microbial gel that is direct fed and contains bifodobacterium bifidus as part of 2 billion CFUs per serving of various probiotics. It is used during times of intestinal disturbance and can be fed orally through a syringe.
Vertex
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CPN Canine Performance Nutrition offers a product called Vertex that contains bifidobacterium bifidus, although it doesn't specify the exact amount in each serving. It comes in a powder form that can be mixed with water and is recommended for all types of dogs, including athletes, nursing mothers and elderly pets.
Pet Inoculant
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Pet Innoculant is a product by Wysong that offers a daily probiotic dose that is given orally. It contains 50 million CFU of bifidobacterium bifidum per serving. It is an orally dosed liquid and also contains immunoglobulins.
PDG
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PDG, also by Wysong, is a dog and cat supplement that promotes digestions and contains lactobacillus bifidus in its ingredients list. It can be mixed with water to form a paste for easier ingestion.
Yogurt
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You can also feed your dog yogurt, although you may want to limit the amount since many dogs, like people, are lactose intolerant.
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