~Anne~ Posted September 2, 2007 Share Posted September 2, 2007 (edited) Rappie and others, can you give dogs yakult and is there any benefit in this? My epileptic suffers from pica. Very recently I watched a video of a probe going into his osephagus and stomach. It was filled with muck and various things, primarily because he eats his feaces... and everyone elses plus rocks and twigs and whatever he can find. Would he benefit from microbiotic therapy at all or would it be a waste? Can you give this to dogs? Edited September 2, 2007 by Puggles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toohey Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Puggles, protexin would be better than Yakult. Steve has recommended this to me in the past. http://www.iahp.com.au/datasheets/Protexin.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 Thanks Toohey. Next question - will it interfere with his anti-seizure medications? I think I will seek advice form his Neuro and show her this PDF to see what she says. Thanks again, Anne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 After trying Yakult myself and having the most dreadful results I wouldn't feed it to one of mine!! I would recommend going to the all natural vet at Russell Lea, they are amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 After trying Yakult myself and having the most dreadful results I wouldn't feed it to one of mine!! ;) I tried it successfully... has a taste like green cordial in milk...... but I didn't notice an improvement in anything so I stopped buying and my Oh had the same reaction as you (I am guessing ) I would recommend going to the all natural vet at Russell Lea, they are amazing! Dumb question... but where is Russell Lea? :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 After trying Yakult myself and having the most dreadful results I wouldn't feed it to one of mine!! ;) I tried it successfully... has a taste like green cordial in milk...... but I didn't notice an improvement in anything so I stopped buying and my Oh had the same reaction as you (I am guessing ) I would recommend going to the all natural vet at Russell Lea, they are amazing! Dumb question... but where is Russell Lea? :p Poor hubby, poor you :p Russell Lea is a small suburb between Drummoyne and Five Dock - just go straight down Lyons Road (off Victoria Rd). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Some people have an increased yeast problem (if they are prone to that) so you might need to look out for that type of thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 (edited) I would second the suggestion for Protexin - I frequently incorporate into my treatment of GIT issues. I think it's beneficial if there's some suggestion of a problem but I'm not sure about the need for ongoing maintenance if there appears to be a balance. I've recently started taking Inner Health Plus capsule myself and I have noticed a difference in my general well being (couldn't face the thought of Yakult - all the drinking yoghurt I had as a teenager when I got braces has scarred me for life). Edit to add: It shouldn't interfere with the meds. Edited September 3, 2007 by Rappie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaaabyFlynn Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 try Kefir http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kefir most middle eastern type delis stock it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caffiend42 Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I would second the suggestion for Protexin - I frequently incorporate into my treatment of GIT issues. Oh bewdy, I know a few gits - can I give it to them, and will they stop being gits? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 Oh bewdy, I know a few gits - can I give it to them, and will they stop being gits? :rolleyes: Oh dear, you're alert....the world needs more lerts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 I use a canine probiotic for a dog if I've given a course of antibiotics.. I follow an equivalent regime for myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dwynwen Posted September 3, 2007 Share Posted September 3, 2007 My dogs get protexin too - I buy it from the horse supply place (vet tends to only keep little sachets = expensive) Yukult had a lot of sugar in it last time I checked the ingreds... not what you want if you have a yeast issue in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted September 3, 2007 Author Share Posted September 3, 2007 I am more worried about the chloride and sodium levels of the products as this interferes with Monte's bromide medication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rappie Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I think that Protexin only contains "safe" bacteria without fillers, the data sheet says very little about fillers. I did get a bunch of information from Protexin (the overseas company) at the conference so I will check that out for you...*cough* when I find the kitchen bench :D They had a full range of products there, I'm not sure if they are coming to Australia soon but I think they would be useful for what you're after - especially the daily probiotic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~Anne~ Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Thanks. :D After he recently suffered with bromide toxicity I am even more cautious about what I give him. His pica though is an issue as he eats the most disgusting things. I have to worm him every 3 months without fail as he eats his faeces and everyone elses and with rescues coming and going.... *sigh* He is disgusting but oh so cute too! I worry about how his gut handles all of the things he eats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Gracie had antibiotic induced nausea recently & wouldn't eat. The vet advised giving her Yakult to drink. She lapped it up, with no adverse results. She eventually went back to eating normally so the Yakult was not a long term thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peibe Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I have been giving Jewel Yakult twice weekly after she was diagnosed with Systemic Lupus and having trouble vomiting I have not seen any bad results I will be looking for the protexin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colouroflies Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I tend to think Rebound 3 would be better than protexin. It's mostly for horses but alot of G'hound trainers use it. It's exactly like yakult for animals. A smoothy like paste that is quite palatable. It's no where near as expensive as Protexin (liquid or Powder) either. 2 similair companies produce it - Oralx and Micro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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