PRO PLAN VETERINARY DIETS Fortiflora Feline Supplement 30x1g

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Some folks may recognize Enterococcus as a bacteria that has the potential to cause disease, sometimes cultured from some infections. However, there may be other health conditions where a probiotic may be recommended for long-term use. Whether FortiFlora is used for a short-term or long-term period depends on your vet’s assessment of your cat’s condition and discussions you’ve had. Proven to help support a healthy immune system and helps support intestinal health and microflora balance. Contains the lactic acid bacteria Enterococcus faecium SF68™, at levels proven to support intestinal health and microflora balance in dogs. FORTIFLORA® can be given before and during anticipated gastro-intestinal stress periods, like travelling, to help maintain good faecal quality.

In some cases, probiotics can rapidly multiply, resulting in infection or inflammation. It’s always a good idea to talk to your veterinarian before choosing to give your furry friend any probiotics. Is there an alternative I can turn to? When or whether your cat should be on a probiotic, and how long your kitty should stay on a product like FortiFlora, should be discussed with your veterinarian.While Entercoccus faecium may occasionally be found contributing to infections in human patients, this is predominantly in hospitalized patients. While these infections can be very serious, they are considered very rare outside of a hospital environment where patients are already ill and have very compromised immune systems. Some folks may wonder how a powdered supplement kept at room temperature could possibly contain live microorganisms. Purina Pro Plan Veterinary Supplements FortifFlora is a probiotic supplement indicated to help promote better stool quality and digestive health and balance.

And the wording is intentionally vague. We’re not told what type of animal is in this component of the supplement. Fermented foods like kefir, veggies and tripe aren’t always probiotic. Not unless they list the bacteria strains and guarantee a certain viable CFU.

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Probiotics may be recommended for only a short period if a cat has a short, mild case of soft stool or diarrhea, or diarrhea associated with antibiotic use.

The manufacturer also indicates that FortiFlora is manufactured using a proprietary microencapsulation process for enhanced stability to aid in passage through the GI tract. And remember, if you do want to give your pet a probiotic supplement look for one with a high CFU count and no fillers. If your probiotic doesn’t already include a prebiotic, it’s a good idea to add one to make your probiotic more effective. FortiFlora has a moderate CFU count of 100 million CFU per gram. In comparison, my probiotic supplement of choice has a CFU count of 30 billion per gram.

What is the correct dosage to administer to my dog?

In the same vein, the manufacturer of FortiFlora does recommend exercising caution using FortiFlora in pets with severely compromised immune systems. It’s important to discuss FortiFlora use with your vet if you have concerns that your cat may have a severely compromised immune system. Plants from these seeds don’t die when sprayed with glyphosate-based weed killers. But after it’s sprayed there are traces of glyphosate in the plant … and that means it could be present in the supplement. If there is a shift in the bacterial balance within the digestive tract, this can lead to overgrowth of some bacteria that may contribute to what is called dysbiosis, where we can see digestive issues like loose stool and diarrhea develop. Shehata AA et al. The effect of glyphosate on potential pathogens and beneficial members of poultry microbiota in vitro. Curr Microbiol. 2012 Nov 15. Enterococcus bacteria have some specific characteristics that can make them a useful bacterial type to include in a probiotic.