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Prebiotic

Posted: 14 May 2019, 04:58
by Floramac
Can anyone recommend a prebiotic in the UK. I believe it is time to try this for Kenzie considering how many people recommend it.

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 15 May 2019, 03:41
by Miss Maddie Moo
Most of us use Slippery elm but it doesn't suit all dogs but you need it in a powder form.
Also i have used this >
https://www.petdrugsonline.co.uk/protex ... gL-TfD_BwE

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 15 May 2019, 09:22
by Floramac
Thanks for the link. I did try Slippery elm but it did not agree with her.

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 15 May 2019, 16:33
by Olesia711
since the slippery elm did not work well for Kenzie... exactly what is the issue? SID? Loose stools? If yes....
... talk to your vet about other prebiotics that they would recommend .... or..... ask your vet about trying some "RX clay"
https://www.vetrxdirect.com/product/vie ... -cats-otc

If you cannot get this product in the UK... ask your vet if they could recommend something similar.

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 09 Jul 2019, 05:10
by K.vitanova
Hi! My Nora was diagnosed with EPI 1 year ago. We finally found the right balance with the enzymes... BUT.. I think that she now shows signs of SID/SIBO. We did a course with antibiotics and anti acids a month ago. Everything was fine until a few days ago when the symptoms reappeared. With anti acids she is better. I don’t want to give them all the time so I am thinking of trying slippery elm. I was wondering if the Nature’s way capsules can be used on dogs as they are available here. And one more thing - can they be given with the food and enzymes. Thanks a lot :)
https://www.iherb.com/pr/Nature-s-Way-S ... 74#details

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 09 Jul 2019, 07:36
by Miss Maddie Moo
Hello love the name Nora in respect of the slippery Elm we suggest that you use the powder rather than the capsules ..but i was wondering if you cant get the powder were you are are you able to open the capsules and use like a powder that may be an option.With SE you mix in with the food and the enzymes and some water i am not sure which enzyme you are using i used a powder form .Also can i ask which antibiotic you used and how long for we suggest Tylan for 45 days and then rather than come straight of it we taper the dose down gradually can i also ask is your dog on B12???

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 09 Jul 2019, 15:18
by K.vitanova
The enzymes we use are the Chemeyes powdered enzymes and she was feeling great until a few months ago when she had loss of appetite and was a bit lethargic. The vet ran some blood test (all normal) and echography (lots of gas in the stomach). She told us it was something bacterial and gave us anti acids and sulfametoxazol/trimethoprim. I think for 10 days of therapy. I give Nora B12 occasionally as her levels are normal, but just in case I give her a sublingual tablet from time to time. A few days ago she showed loss of appetite again and she wanted to come home from a walk early which is not typical for her. I gave her the same anti acids and the next day she was fine, today the situation is the same a she does not want to eat. Tylan is not available here :(

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 10 Jul 2019, 06:21
by Jean
is Oxtetracycline available

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 10 Jul 2019, 15:24
by Miss Maddie Moo
Jean makes a good point about an alternative antibiotic, also can i add that the B12 i would suggest that you give these daily B12 can slip quickly and with SID/Sibo in play its role is very important.

Re: Prebiotic

Posted: 13 Jul 2019, 04:11
by kese
Hi,
In addition to probiotics and slippery elm, we tried inulin (it's FOS and have lots of good effect) and it worked. Now I don't have to give probiotics and my dog's stool is good, so I'm very satisfied. I really recommend to try it out.

I read that article:
http://veterinarycalendar.dvm360.com/ia ... sored-iams