Written by GCP
Updated June 3rd, 2020 | 8 Minute Read

Probiotics are a great way to make sure your four-legged friend stays happy and healthy.

Here’s a quick rundown: there are good bacteria and bad bacteria, and probiotics provide plenty of the good stuff to keep things balanced in your dog's gut, intestines, colon, and elsewhere.

Check out this list and see 5 reasons why dog probiotics are great for your pooch:

1. Strengthen immune systems

Yes, it's an unfortunate fact that dogs – like us – can get sick, too. However, with the right choice of probiotics, you'll find your dog can stay fit and healthy a lot longer between those vet visits. It's important to retain and replenish natural “good” bacteria, and those bacteria prevent pathogens and viruses from affecting your dog's health.

2. Better teeth... and breath

When we think “probiotics” we also think “healthy stomach”. But they're also excellent gatekeepers for dental and oral health. Your dog's mouth is a gateway for all sorts of bacteria and pathogens, but having a steady intake of the right probiotics can be a solid first line of defense.

Another bonus? They'll also prevent doggy breath by encouraging the growth of the right kinds of oral bacteria!

3. So long, doggie indigestion

Some bacteria in probiotics can help your dog absorb plenty of vitamins and nutrients, and will also prevent harmful bacteria from growing in their stomach. If your pup's got a delicate stomach, the digestive enzymes and healthy bacteria in probiotics will help ease those bellyaches.

4. Easy in, easy out...

What comes after good gut health? Good colon health, of course! Dogs with a balanced intake of probiotics will have healthier bowels, and less problems with diarrhea and irritable bowel syndrome. Stress in dogs can cause unfortunate and messy side-effects, but probiotics are a great way to make sure the comings and goings of bacteria and waste are kept manageable and regular.

5. Easy stress relief, as well

Probiotics can also have a large impact on your dog's mood, and might even help with a pup’s behavior disorder. Indigestion and poor health can be a major pain for your fur-baby.

While diarrhea can be a symptom of stress, having an unhealthy gut can actually be the cause of the stress in the first place. Studies suggest that dogs and other animals can feel with their stomachs, and when their stomachs aren't happy, they aren't happy.

Dog probiotics like GCP Pre+Probiotic chews are a great way to improve your canine friend's health, in more ways than just one. With an improved GI tract and easier digestion, you'll find your pet happier and healthier – and maybe with better teeth and breath, too!

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