Just as a sugar cube is not suitable food for a horse – by now, hopefully every child knows that! – canned food is not suitable nutrition for dogs, cats… or humans. And who wants to eat dry, hard pellets day in and day out? Those who love their family and their animals are advised to provide fresh, vital-energetically high-quality food.

Because the same applies to animals: pathogens usually only thrive in a weakened environment. So, if the intestinal flora and thus the immune system of animals are consistently strengthened, instead of suppressed by the methods commonly used in many places today, many problems can be avoided from the outset.

Every deworming treatment, for example, destroys the balance of the intestinal flora. In such cases, small helpers to restore balance are certainly a good idea.

The Gut as the Root of Health in Animals Too

This naturopathic perspective is now also confirmed by many conventional doctors. An intact intestinal environment is of great importance for the entire metabolism, and this is no different in non-human mammals. The bacteria (microorganisms) of the intestinal flora break down food to the extent that nutrients can be absorbed by the organism at all. Furthermore, no other organ is as important for the immune system as the gut.

Conversely, a whole series of diseases also originate in the gut. Unhealthy eating habits and stress can upset the healthy intestinal flora, as can infections and the intake of various medications. Mostly it starts with rather harmless digestive disorders such as constipation, bloating, or diarrhea. In the long term, however, allergies and serious diseases can be the consequence. These correlations apply to all mammals, whether herbivores or predators. An intact intestinal flora is therefore also extremely important for the health of animals. In this regard, effective/building microorganisms are of crucial importance.

Deficiency Symptoms and Intestinal Disorders in Animals

A lack of these microorganisms can lead to the symptoms described above. Animals in the wild instinctively seek out the right food to prevent such deficiencies. Domestic and farm animals usually do not have this option. They are dependent on what we feed them. Vaccinations, chemical deworming, antibiotics, stress, and overfeeding can also impair the colonization of the gut with beneficial microbes.

Moreover, many of our pets suffer more or less from a lack of exercise and often associated sluggish bowels. The mentioned factors make them more susceptible to digestive tract disorders and corresponding secondary diseases.