Prebiotics and Probiotics for Pets

Can probiotics and prebiotics benefit your furry friends? Even though the digestive tract of a dog or a cat is different from that of a human, it still has a population of microorganisms that’s important for maintaining the animal’s health. Targeting the microbiota through probiotic or prebiotic supplements can be beneficial to some dogs and cats. Probiotics may particularly benefit animals with gastrointestinal symptoms or disease, while prebiotics may benefit generally healthy animals by improving digestion and immunity.