Sarah Mandler Webboard User Reg: 02-26-2007
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I am confused about the above. Which would be better or can I feed both? I am currently feeding yogurt daily, but have just ordered ProBios from Leerburg. My dog is currently on antibiotics. The best yogurt I have been able to find has 6 active cultures, and it seems that the probiotics tend to have more than that. But is the yogurt better because it's fresh? Or are the probiotics better because they're non-dairy?
I have also read that probiotics should not be given within 4 hours of antibiotics. Has anyone else heard that?
Mike Armstrong Webboard User Reg: 08-06-2005
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I think it's best to feed both - there's no worry about overdosing and a variety of probiotics seems to be best.
I think I have also read that probiotics may interfere with antibiotic action, so it's best to add the probiotics after the antibiotic regimen has killed both the good and bad bugs. Introducing probiotics will help the gut's microflora more quickly get back into balance. I'll try and find where I read this.
There's a number of problems in trying to feed the "right" probiotics. Apparently there hasn't been enough research done yet to establish exactly what strains of bugs are effective in combating specific immune system and digestive problems. The recommendation, then, is to get as much variety as possible. That means yogurt, kefir and probiotic powder. As to powders, there's no official oversight of standards and processes, so there's no guarantee that you're getting what's claimed on the label. You'll just to have to rely on the reputation of the source.
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probiotics or yogurt or both?
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