How to support the gut after a treatment?
There's no doubt that we should support the gut during antibiotic treatment, but there's a myriad of tips out there regarding probiotics and prebiotics. I welcome tips on good products or natural ways to support your dog's gut. Should you also rebuild the gut even if it's been a long time since your dog had treatment?
- It's great that you bring this up! Yes, the gut should always be supported after antibiotics, even long after a course of treatment. I recommend S. boulardii because it is a probiotic yeast, which makes it very special compared to regular probiotics (which are bacteria). Regular probiotics are often killed by antibiotics, but this one can withstand them. It can therefore be given during and after treatment. It supports the rebuilding of the intestinal wall, which is often weakened after antibiotic use, helping to combat "leaky gut" and strengthening the immune system. Many common probiotics produce histamine, which can trigger itching, restlessness and allergy-like reactions. S. boulardii does not do this. Dosage: - 25 kg: 500 mg once daily Duration: 6–8 weeks. Start low and increase grad…