{"product_id":"digestive-enzymes-probiotics-dogs-cats","title":"Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics for Dogs and Cats","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Enzymes and Probiotics\u003c\/strong\u003e is a high-potency formula created specifically for dogs and cats. Formulated with higher amounts of plant enzymes and probiotics needed to help your animals properly digest raw food, kibble, canned and home-prepared diets. Most other enzyme and probiotic formulations on the market do not have adequate amounts of the important enzymes that help your animal quickly and efficiently digest their meals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is a superior enzyme formula with \u003cstrong\u003e13 specialized enzyme strains \u003c\/strong\u003eand the addition of \u003cstrong\u003e5 billion \u003c\/strong\u003eCFU per gram of \u003cstrong\u003e13 species \u003c\/strong\u003eof beneficial bacteria and will help in situations where there are nutritional deficiencies, food allergies, inflammatory bowel issues, autoimmune issues and arthritis - all of which can result from the poor digestion of the food your dog or cat is eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #cc6633;\"\u003eWhat to Look for in a Superior Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics Supplement...\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc6633; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e High Amount of Proteases for Proper Protein Digestion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur enzyme supplement has the highest amount of proteases compared with other formulas for pets found on the market. Proteins, including glutens which are a type of protein, are the particles largely responsible for inflammatory conditions in the body and food allergies when not fully digested.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc6633; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003ePlant Sourced Enzymes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur enzyme formula uses a variety of plant-based enzymes that will work the most efficiently with your dog or cat's physiology. Enzymes from plant sources, many of which are grown in specialized laboratory settings, remain active in environments ranging from the upper stomach to the small intestine where the majority of your dog and cat's digestion occurs. Pancreatin and other animal based enzymes are secreted by the pancreas in the upper part of the small intestine. The pH in this area is generally around 7.0-9.0 and is the only environment in which these enzymes will be active. However, the acidity found in your dog or cat's stomach varies between a pH of 4-5 (in the upper stomach) down to 1-2 (in the lower stomach). The result is that the majority of animal based enzymes, like pancreatin, trypsin and chymotrypsin, will not survive the acidity of the stomach to aid your pet's digestion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc6633; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e An Enzyme Called Peptidase\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur enzyme formula contains Peptidase. This is a specialized protease enzyme that helps to quickly hydrolize proteins from gluten in the stomach. This is preferred because if these proteins are not broken down enough in the stomach, exorphin peptides can be created in the small intestine. Studies show these peptides can be responsible for many of the digestive sensitivities animals and people experience and even behavioral problems in children (maybe some pets also?). This enzyme is especially important for pet foods and treats containing sources of gluten, but helps to digest other proteins as well by further breaking down protein peptides into amino acids - a step not provided by other pet digestive enzyme supplements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc6633; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e No Unhealthy Additives\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur formula is made with all-natural, whole food ingredients. Absent are the fillers that increase packaging bulk and \"flow agents\" that make manufacturing faster and easier. Ingredients we avoid, but many of our competitors do not, include lactose, magnesium stearate, maltodextrin, stearic acid, calcium stearate, scorbyl palmitate, silicon dioxide, and microcrystalline cellulose among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc6633; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003eManufactured in a USA GMP Certified Facility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur Digestive Enzymes and Probiotics formula is manufactured right here in the USA in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) standards certified facility. Not all of our competitors products can state that especially those manufactured in China where these standards are not followed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cc6633; font-size: medium;\"\u003e✓\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e Use only Human Grade Ingredients\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur products are manufactured using \u003cstrong\u003ehuman grade ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e. In the pet industry this is far from the rule as many companies use pet quality ingredients, those considered \"not fit for human consumption\".\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18pt; color: #cc6633;\"\u003eCompare Our Formula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDesirable attributes are highlighted in \u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eGREEN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e(Amounts adjusted for one gram per serving and uniform measurements)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScroll to right to view entire table.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eEnzyme Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOur Formula\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eDr. Mercola\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eAnimal Essentials\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eOnly Natural Pet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eProzyme\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNature Vet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFlying Basset\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWholistic Pet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eHerbsmith\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBromelain\u003cbr\u003ePapain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e350,000 FCC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 mg (not listed in industry standards)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e135,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e120,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22,100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed in industry standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e393,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtease 6.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e2,000 HUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtease 4.5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e21,000 HUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e20,500 HUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed in industry standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5,625\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtease 3.0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e50 SAPU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e100\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeptidase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e500 HUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmylase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e5,000 DU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e3,150\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,320\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,500\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed in industry standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e3,750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLipase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e750 FIP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e662\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e562\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e525\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed in industry standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e750\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlucoamylase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e6 AGU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCellulase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e350 CU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110 CU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e500\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed in industry standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e600\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHemicellulase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e250 HCU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 HCU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot listed in industry standards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaltase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e50 DP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlpha-Galactosidase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e50GaIU\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBeta-Glucanase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e2,000 HUT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProbiotics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e5 Billion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Million\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 Million\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10 Billion*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e5 Billion (adjusted for equal serving)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e# of Probiotic Species\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003e13\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eFOS Free!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eNo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole Food Prebiotics\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eYES!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUndesirable Additives\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #008000;\"\u003eNone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - Animal derived enzymes, cellulose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - Calcium Sulfate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - Lactose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - Lactose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - Maltodextrin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot Listed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes - Maltodextrin, sodium silico aluminate (dessicant), stearic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Excessive amounts of probiotics as seen in certain formulas, especially with a limited number of species, can cause digestive tract imbalances and GI disturbances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy we are Proud to be FOS Free:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFructooligosaccharides, more commonly known as FOS, is a class of simple carbohydrates found naturally in certain plants, such as Jerusalem artichokes, onions, and bananas. Virtually, all of the FOS added to probiotic products in the United States is chemically manufactured. A Japanese process is utilized in turning white, bleached cane sugar, by the action of a fungal enzyme, into FOS - a sugar polymer that our bodies cannot digest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1990, Coors Biotech, in an effort to introduce FOS into the food chain of the United States, prepared a GRAS (generally recognized as safe) petition to include FOS as a human food ingredient. As several years of FOS-safe food sales are needed before this approval, the probiotic market was chosen as an easy, nonthreatening way to get the product 'out there.' The health food industry became an ideal test market.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe addition of FOS in probiotic products is becoming a common practice. Many probiotic manufacturers claim FOS is beneficial in that it feeds friendly bacteria. Those who manufacture high-quality probiotics, however, do not believe in using FOS. Instead, their products require one important component - the valuable supernatant, which naturally and specifically provides food for the bacteria.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrudent probiotic manufacturers are concerned with the safety issue of FOS. According to a study conducted by the Joint Expert Committee on Food Additives (JECFA) of the Food and Agricultural Organization and World Health Organization (FAO\/WHO), the consumption of FOS may cause intestinal problems, such as bloating, abdominal pain, and copious amounts of gas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere are a number of additional reasons why some manufacturers of high-quality probiotics do not add FOS to their products. They are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOS is manufactured by chemical synthesis. The ingredient is, therefore, not natural, but a chemical additive and may pose toxicological dangers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOS is a sugar derivative, therefore, those with a yeast infection should avoid it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stability of FOS is poor. The industrial production of purified FOS is a problem and still in the developmental stage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOS is inert in the mouth and small intestine because it is not digestible (similar to olestra). It is digested in the colon by the bacteria and may, therefore, change the metabolic activity of the colon, resulting in abnormal functions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOS stimulates the growth of Klebsiella and possibly other pathogenic organisms. In one study, Klebsiella has been associated with the autoimmune disease ankylosing spondylitis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFOS is known to be species as well as strain specific. In other words, not all beneficial bacteria like the FOS diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs always we try to stay informed and do better than our competitors. Not just to say we do but for the health of our pets and yours. That is why we use a whole food blend of prebiotics in our Digestive Enzyme and Probioitc formula and not FOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferences\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeanna posted the following excerpt from \u003cem\u003eProbiotics: Nature's Internal Healers\u003c\/em\u003e by Natasha Trenev: \u003cem\u003eFOS -Fructooligosaccharides\u003c\/em\u003e. Retrieved from http:\/\/www.scdiet.org\/6research\/fos.html\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients per 1,000 mg (one gram)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDigestive Enzymes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBromelain - 350,000 FCCPU\u003cbr\u003eProtease 4.5 - 21,000 HUT\u003cbr\u003eProtease 3.0 - 50 SAPU\u003cbr\u003eProtease 6.0 - 2,000 HUT\u003cbr\u003ePeptidase - 500 HUT\u003cbr\u003eAmylase - 5,000 DU\u003cbr\u003eLipase - 750 FIP\u003cbr\u003eGlucoamylase - 6 AGU\u003cbr\u003eCellulase - 350 CU\u003cbr\u003eHemicellulase - 250 HCU\u003cbr\u003eDiastase - 50 DP\u003cbr\u003eAlpha-Galactosidase - 50 GaIU\u003cbr\u003eBeta-Glucanase - 10 BGU\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProbiotic Blend 5 Billion CFU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*The current label shows 14 strains of probiotics instead of 13. This will be updated when new labels are printed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEqual Proportions of the following species of beneficial bacteria:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003cbr\u003eLactobacillus acidophilus\u003cbr\u003eLactobacillus reuteri\u003cbr\u003eLactobacillus bulgaricus\u003cbr\u003eLactobacillus plantarum\u003cbr\u003eLactobacillus rhamnosus\u003cbr\u003eLactobacillus salivarius\u003cbr\u003eLactobacillus casei\u003cbr\u003eLactococcus lactis\u003cbr\u003eBifidobacterium longum\u003cbr\u003eBifidobacterium lactis\u003cbr\u003eBifidobacterium bifidum\u003cbr\u003eStreptococcus thermophilus\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Prebiotic Dietary Ingredients\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChicory Root Fiber - 50 mg\u003cbr\u003eFennel Seed - 50 mg\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic\u003c\/strong\u003e Psyllium Seed Husk\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/5643\/4070\/files\/no_synthetics_symbol_cmyk-800x800_160x160.jpg?v=1631894319\" alt=\"No Additives in Dog Digestive Enzyme Supplement\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\/ingredients\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einstructions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuggested Use for General Wellness\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuggested serving is 1\/8 tsp per 30 lbs \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eper meal\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e Must mix with water prior to adding to food or while in food dish - \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ecan not\u003c\/span\u003e be served dry! For pets new to digestive enzymes, begin with 1\/4 dosage and work up to recommended dosage as animal adjusts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntensive Use for Health Challenges:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMay double dosage to help deal with digestive, degenerative and numerous other health challenges for as long as necessary or as directed by a holistic practitioner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStart at 1\/4 dose and gradually work up to suggested dose as your dog or cat displays no digestive discomfort. An animal with a digestive imbalance, which is common due to the over use of antibiotics, may need to build up to the suggested dosage very slowly as their digestive tract adjusts and rebalances.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an effective formula and will help to restore balance and health to your pet's digestive tract, which is a very good thing. However, for those with a serious imbalance, such as Candida overgrowth and biofilm in the digestive tract, it may take some time. Because of this there may be signs of detox so go slow if necessary maybe even starting with a tiny pinch in each meal and build up from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage: \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003eStore in refrigerator when received.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eServing suggestions are provided in the table below.\u003c\/strong\u003e Estimate serving as best you can and realize this is a whole food supplement with water-soluble nutrients so giving a little more or less will not hurt your dog or cat. Since we want to thoroughly digest food err to the upside.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight \u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended Serving in Each Meal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAdvanced Use in Each Meal\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 - 5 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 of 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 of 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 - 10 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 of 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 of 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 - 15 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 of 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16 - 20 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\/3 of 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21 - 25 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 of 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emore rounded 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e26 - 30 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e31 -35 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36 - 40 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e41 - 45 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emore rounded 1\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emore rounded 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e46 - 50 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ejust under 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ejust under 1\/2 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e51 - 55 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ejust under 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ejust under 1\/2 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e56 - 60 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e61 - 65 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/2 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e66 - 70 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eslightly rounded 1\/2 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e71 - 75 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emore rounded 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emore rounded 1\/2 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e76 - 80 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emore rounded 1\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emore rounded 1\/2 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e81 - 90 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/8 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u0026gt; 90 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/2 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 tsp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/5643\/4070\/files\/1-8_tsp_shopify_160x160.jpg?v=1633885128\" alt=\"Measuring Spoon for Dog Vitamin Suuplement\" style=\"margin: 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx 0pxpx; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eDaily\u003c\/span\u003e Servings per Container (2 meals per day)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\" border=\"1\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eContainer Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e15 lbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e30 lbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e45 lbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e60 lbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e45 gram\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e90 gram\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e257\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e128\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e85\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e64\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6 ounces\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e485\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e242\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e161\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e121\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\/instructions\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Pet Health and Nutrition Center","offers":[{"title":"45 gram","offer_id":65952497926493,"sku":"DV175-45","price":20.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"90 gram","offer_id":65952497959261,"sku":"DV175-90","price":37.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"170 gram","offer_id":65952497992029,"sku":"DV175-170","price":67.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0959\/0256\/4701\/files\/digestive-enzymes-_-probiotics_1200x1200_ef8a8170-5a60-4ea7-9bbb-26c76cb537c5.jpg?v=1789722260","url":"https:\/\/nuvowear.org\/products\/digestive-enzymes-probiotics-dogs-cats","provider":"JA'LANDRA RENEA MCDOLE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}