As a responsible pet owner, it is important to be aware of the health of your Scottish Terrier puppy. During your puppy's stay at our kennel, we have provided it with a probiotic, and we highly recommend that you continue to give your new pet a probiotic for a few weeks after taking it home. Here are some reasons why it is essential to do so:
1. At our kennel, we have treated your puppy with wormers and antibiotics. While antibiotics are necessary to treat bacterial infections, they also eliminate good bacteria essential for your puppy's digestive health. This can lead to digestive issues such as diarrhea or constipation. However, by providing your puppy with a probiotic, you can help restore the essential good bacteria in their system, which can aid digestion and reduce the negative side effects of the antibiotic medication.
2. When you take your new puppy home, you may want to change its diet. This change in diet can affect your puppy's digestive system, leading to issues such as diarrhea or vomiting. However, by giving your puppy probiotics, you can help maintain the balance of bacteria in their digestive system. This can make the transition to a new diet smoother, as the probiotics break down the food for your puppy.
Your puppy's gastrointestinal tract is responsible for about 70% of its immune system. Therefore, maintaining a healthy digestive system is essential to keep your puppy healthy. Probiotics help create a healthy balance of good bacteria in your puppy's gut, which can reduce the risk of infections and other digestive issues. Additionally, by supporting a healthy immune system, probiotics can help your puppy fight off infections and illnesses.
Benefits of Probiotics for Dogs
Giving your new Scottish Terrier Puppy a regular dose of probiotic supplements can have a range of benefits, not only for dogs that already have issues with their digestive system, but also as a ‘barrier’ for future issues in healthy dogs. There are so many pros to adding these bacteria to your pet’s diet, including:
Reduced levels of cholesterol
Properties that act as an anti-inflammatory
Helping improve a dog’s resistance to diarrhea
Powerful antioxidants
Decreasing gas and bad breath
Helping fight off the effects of food poisoning
In conclusion, incorporating probiotics into your new puppy's diet can have a positive impact on their health and well-being. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are beneficial for the digestive system and can help maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria. By doing so, probiotics can enhance the immune system, support digestion, and even improve skin and coat health. Additionally, probiotics can help prevent diarrhea and other gastrointestinal issues that are common in puppies. Therefore, by continuing to give your new puppy probiotics, you can ensure that they have a healthy and happy start to life.
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