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Stomach Acid and Probiotics

This is a frequent question about probiotics: How to protect these beneficial bugs from harsh stomach acid as it passes through to the intestines? There is more to this question than meets the eye. Probiotics are live bacteria present…
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4 Tips on keeping your fur buddy safe this Easter

EASTER - a time of delicious chocolatey celebration. But what about your fur buddies? Easter presents some hidden hazards for our dogs and cats. For many of us, Easter is a time to relax and take a well-deserved break from work or studies.…
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Stomax vs Other Soluble Fibres

I have been asked: How does Oligofructose enriched Inulin in Stomax compare to other soluble fibres such as psyllium? Psyllium is a very old and effective stool bulking agent, having been grown and used in India for over 1000 years.  It does…
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Are there limitations to Probiotics?

While some people believe that probiotics will bring the bacteria back into alignment, there are three aspects of probiotics to consider: No two people share the same microbiome; it is unique to you. Not all strains of bacteria will…
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4 Things to Know About Prebiotics Before You Buy

If you’re like most health-conscious individuals, you know that not all medications or supplements are created equal. Just because a medication or supplement has the same active ingredients does not mean they have the same effects. Research…
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Latest Study: Dogs and a High Meat Diet

The following Media Release (updated 18 Jul 2017) was issued from AgResearch in New Zealand. Dog owners can improve the well-being of their canine companions by serving up a high meat diet rather than the “human-like” food favoured by…
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Dogs 'cover twice the distance as their walkers'

One man and his dog - used a GPS tracking system to prove how much more ground his pet covers while going on his walk. Most dog owners know that going on walks and hikes with their best fur-buddy can be fabulous exercise for both dog…
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Pain Killers May Worsen Arthritis

There is a Dark Side of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) When it comes to medication, we all read the Package Insert:  Side Effects. Adverse things to watch for when we take medications. While an excellent short term pain…
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Prebiotics vs Probiotics - What's the difference?

Definitions Probiotic Probiotics are live. They are microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and even treat some illnesses. Currently their most studied benefits are the promotion of a healthy digestive tract and a healthy immune…
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Going against the Grain

Why your Pooch was NOT designed to eat Grains Your fur buddy is a carnivore or, at the very best, a carnivorous-omnivore who tolerates some berries and vegetables, but most certainly, your dog is not a herbivore. Given the choice, would he…
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Common Dog Allergies (Atopic Dermatitis) and the importance of Prebiotics

The Importance of Prebiotics and Probiotics for common dog allergy (atopic dermatitis) This is a new review study in people, but much of the research can likely be applied to our pets too. And with the increasing incidence of allergies, and…
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Happy Tummy - Happy Puppy!

This is one of the latest snippets on Prebiotics - yes!  the same Prebiotics found in our Stomax. Although the information relates around human health, the very same principles apply for our pets and what they eat. Happy tummies make for…
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What is a PREBIOTIC?

What is a PREbiotic? In short, the PREbiotic is a specialised plant fiber that beneficially nourishes only the good bacteria already in the large bowel or colon. While probiotics introduce good bacteria into the gut, PREbiotics act as…
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Prebiotics are NOT Probiotics

Prebiotics is very different to Probiotics.  Allow us to show you.... PREBIOTICS ARE NOT PROBIOTICS While the general public has long understood probiotics, PREbiotics are less known. But there are significant differences between the…