Pet Health

Diarrhea can be a sign of an underlying health problem. Figuring out the true cause of dog diarrhea can be tricky, even for a specialist.

When the complex community of microorganisms living in your dog’s gut is out of balance, a variety of health problems can result. But resolving your dog’s symptoms may not require medications. To restore balance to your dog’s gut microbiome naturally, follow these simple steps.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is common in cats, but a diagnosis of IBD can be confusing. Restoring balance to the gut microbiome is a helpful way to break the cycle of the immune system’s inflammation response that is associated with IBD.

Antibiotics can come with some negative side effects, like diarrhea and a disruption of the delicate balance of bacteria in the gut. Here are easy, science-backed tips to support pets during and after antibiotic treatment.

If your cat is getting hairballs once in a while, it’s probably no cause for concern. But when they occur frequently, hairballs may mean your cat is suffering from a health problem like anxiety, allergies, poor digestive health, or an imbalanced gut microbiome.

This article covers the common causes of smelly dog breath and what dog parents can do to get rid of it. We’ve dug into the latest scientific research about the connection between the microbiome and bad breath to help you understand how to treat bad breath at its source.

It’s worrisome when your cat has diarrhea, especially when you don’t know why. This article explains the common causes of diarrhea in cats, what you can do to help your cat, and when to seek help from a veterinarian.

What is metronidazole, and why is it used? Is it safe for my dog? How can I protect my dog’s important gut bacteria while they take metronidazole? We answer these questions and more. Keep reading to learn what the latest scientific research says about metronidazole and how to best discuss its use with your veterinarian.

A fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) involves the transfer of fecal material (including beneficial bacteria) from a healthy donor to the GI tract of a recipient. Millions of pets suffer from digestive disorders, that's why we developed Gut Restore Supplements (fecal transplants in a capsule) for dogs and cats.

Is it hype, or are supplemental digestive enzymes for your dog really important? Digestive enzymes break down your dog’s food into tiny pieces that are small enough to be used to fuel crucial life functions. Just like humans, dogs cannot survive without their own digestive enzymes.