How important do you think your dog’s gastrointestinal system is? As it turns out, it is very important. A healthy stomach and intestines are absolutely vital to your pet’s well-being and health. The stomach and intestines are responsible for breaking down the food your dog eats so that his or her body can use it. Food fuels all the organs of the body, and the way that the body processes food is foundational in determining the health of your dog. JoyFull Pet understands how important this is, and has formulated treats and supplements that support and strengthen your dog’s digestive system.
The digestive systems of dogs are actually more vulnerable than most people believe. It’s simply not true that a dog can ‘eat just about anything’ without problem, they can suffer upsets as readily as their owners. You may ask what can upset a dog’s digestive system, and there are number of things which easily can:
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A round of antibiotics can wipe out the good intestinal flora needed for health. Of course there are times when a dog needs an antibiotic, but antibiotics will often attack any bacteria, good or bad, and this can lead to sometimes serious problems.
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Poor quality food can upset the gut’s balance. Cheap food can not only cause diarrhea, but it can also result in constipation. Bad breath is another sign that something has gone wrong inside.
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Dogs sometimes eat or drink things that can cause diarrhea or other problems. All dogs sometimes pick up something that was better left alone, and then have trouble.
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Changing food too quickly often irritates the dog’s digestive system. Dogs should be introduced to a new food gradually, but diarrhea can still sometimes occur despite this precaution.
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Parasites such as round worms or tapeworms cause illness. The medicine needed to rid the dog of worms could irritate the intestines, resulting in loose stools.
JoyFull Pet can come to the rescue with their Prebiotic Squeeze Treats and Probiotic Supplement. These are an easy and convenient way to help keep your dog’s gut happy, or return your dog’s gastrointestinal system to its normal function.
What’s the Difference?
Because JoyFull Pet makes both prebiotic and probiotic supplements, it may be time for a bit of an explanation. Both products serve to help maintain a healthy intestinal flora, but they both act in different ways to help keep beneficial intestinal bacteria in a proper balance. Helpful bacteria not only break down food particles so that they can be absorbed by the body, but they help to fight against dangerous pathogens that can really harm your dog. These ‘body buddies’ also are part of the immune system.
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Prebiotic Chicken Squeeze Treats for Dogs provides fiber that your dog’s system cannot digest on its own, but that feeds the helpful bacteria already living in your dog. Helping these beneficial bacteria grow and increase may help to maintain the proper balance in your dog’s digestive system. Dogs will look forward to getting this tasty, healthy treat, which you can just squeeze into your dog’s mouth, put on a toy, or place a dollop on their regular food.
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JoyFull Probiotic Supplement for Dogs can be especially helpful if your dog is already experiencing any gastric problems. This veterinarian formulated supplement contains two strains of beneficial bacteria to help restore or maintain your dog’s system. This supplement will be especially important once your dog has had antibiotics. Sprinkling it on their dinner is a great way to introduce it.
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If you really want to cover your dog, try the Happy Guts Duo. You’ll be setting the dinner table for good bacteria with Prebiotic Squeeze Treats. To help introduce more beneficial flora into your pup, the Probiotic Supplement is there to do the job, with several strains of good gut flora just ready to get down to the job. This may be a great way to help assure that your best pal’s gastrointestinal system is functioning well without interruption, regardless of any circumstances.
In addition to the above mentioned use of either Prebiotic Treats or Probiotic Supplement, these products can also be needed when your dog has been sick. Both bacterial and viral illnesses can cause your dog’s intestinal flora to become compromised or even wiped out. Using both when your dog is sick may help to prevent serious problems associated with loss of beneficial bacteria, such as a clostridium infection. A clostridium difficile infection can be extremely dangerous, causing not only severe diarrhea, but actual destruction of the lining of the intestines. I experienced one of these infections years ago, and it was serious. I had been given an antibiotic to treat bronchitis, but just two days of the medicine wiped out my good bacteria. It took a round of another, very expensive antibiotic to cure me, and then weeks and weeks to get my body back to normal. This is definitely something you don’t want happening to your dog.
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There are still two important doggy issues to be addressed: play and cleanup. From my own experience with dogs, I can tell you that they do love squeakers in their toys, Mouseish loves to get her teeth right onto the squeaker and give it a workout. For a humorous squeaky toy, you and your dog might enjoy the Poop Emoji Plush Dog Toy. Whether or not your dog recognizes the toy for what it represents is moot, the whole point is to give your dog a toy that really gets their hunter’s instinct kicked in. Not only does this toy have a very large squeaker, but it also produces a crinkly sound to really entice your dog to play. This toy is large enough to make it safe for dogs of all sizes.
Ever taken your dog on what you thought was going to just be an exercise walk when he or she decides to leave a calling card unexpectedly? Or maybe you forgot to fill up the bag dispenser before setting out. This has probably happened to all of us, but JoyFull Pet can help to make sure that you’ll never be caught short. Usually at a time like this, we don’t even have a tissue to pick the poop up with. Embarrassing, to say the least. You can rely on JoyFull Pet to help out – they sell the Oops-Proof Poop Bag Holder. Even if you normally carry bags with you, your dispenser might well prove to be empty when you need it. This clever, made in the USA, design has a secret compartment where you can stash several bags to be used in an emergency. But, be sure to fill up the secret stash when you replace the regular supply. This dispenser attaches right to your dog’s leash for easy access. This is a convenient way to let you clean up after your pet.
You’ll also be glad to learn that JoyFull Pet provides a 30 day guarantee on their products. This company supports the ASPCA with their Wags for a Cause Program, which donates 5% of your purchase to this animal rescue and support organization.