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Pre and Probiotics

What is the source of the probiotics you are using?

Our probiotics are commercially grown microorganisms produced in GMP compliant facilities, and the specific strains of microorganisms can be found on each of the product labels to help provide clarity on what strains we use in the product.

What is the difference between Prebiotics and Probiotics?

Probiotics are live microorganisms in foods and supplements, that are intended to maintain or improve the "good" bacteria the digestive system. Prebiotics are foods (usually high-fiber foods) that act as fuel for microflora in the digestive system.

I heard only soil based probiotics make it to the gut. Why do your probiotics work if not soil based?

We use probiotics called "spore formers" that are hardy and able to survive very harsh conditions, and thus make it to their pet's gut. Many competitors use probiotics that are dead long before the packaging is even opened. We stand behind our label

What is a Postbiotic?

1. Non-Living Substances: Unlike probiotics, which are live microorganisms, postbiotics consist of non-living components such as metabolites, cell wall fragments, and other microbial products. 2. Bioactive Compounds: Postbiotics include various bioac