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DogKraut is a fresh and natural alternative to your typical dry probiotic products in powder or capsule form. We begin with carefully selected certified organic vegetables and herbs known for their nutritional benefits then follow our proprietary fermentation process in a controlled USDA-inspected environment.
Just like you, pets can benefit from a healthy gut microbiome. The digestive tract comprises the largest set of organs that directly impacts your pet’s immune system, and contains even more intestinal bacteria than a humans. There are many factors that can disrupt the ratio of good-to-bad bacteria in your pet’s gut.
One of the ways to ensure that your dog has a healthy population of bacteria in its GI system is by providing them with probiotics. Coined after Greek words that mean “for life,” probiotics are beneficial strains of live microorganisms that help maintain healthy levels of gut-friendly bacteria in your pet’s digestive tract, preventing pathogenic bacteria from taking over.
What exactly do probiotics do for dogs? By reestablishing a balanced ratio of good-to-bad bacteria in your dog’s gut, probiotics may help support a variety of essential physiological functions like digestion, nutrient absorption, vitamin synthesis, and toxin removal. Holistic and conventional veterinarians have also used probiotic therapy to help ease the following.
Diarrhea — Several studies have shown that probiotics may be useful for managing the symptoms and decreasing the duration of diarrhea in dogs. It may also help lower the incidence of acute and diet-related canine diarrhea.1,2,3
Allergies — Probiotics are known to have anti-in ammatory properties that may help alleviate the symptoms of skin allergies in dogs.4 A study published in the journal Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology also suggests that exposure to probiotics early in life may help lower a dog’s risk of atopic dermatitis.5
High cholesterol levels — A study published in the journal Folia Microbiologica shows that oral administration of probiotics may help reduce high levels of serum cholesterol in healthy dogs as well as dogs with gastrointestinal issues.6
Additionally, probiotics may help reduce levels of fecal bacteria, improve vaccine response and promote growth rate in puppies.7 It may also help protect your pet against leaky gut syndrome, a condition that increases the permeability of their intestinal wall, making the GI tract incapable of keeping nutrients and good bacteria in and harmful bacteria out.8
One teaspoon of fermented veggies has 1,000 times the active colony-forming good bacteria than typical powder or pill probiotic supplement.
We believe your pet’s nutritional needs are best met through a fresh, whole food diet that is nutritionally balanced and species-appropriate. There are commercial shelf-stable dry dog foods that claim to include probiotics, but we believe these claims to be misleading and false.
In order for probiotics to do their job in your pet’s digestive tract, they must be alive and able to reproduce.
However, probiotics are sensitive to heat and moisture, so if these microorganisms are added to pet foods preproduction, then the manufacturing process will kill off most of them and will render them useless. A study published in The Canadian Veterinary Journal shows that out of 19 commercial dry pet foods tested for their probiotic claim, not one product contains any of the listed microorganisms on their label.9
We suggest you consider adding these natural sources of probiotics to your dog’s diet.
Kefir — Made from the mixture of raw milk and live cultures of beneficial yeasts and bacteria called “kefir grains,” this fermented beverage contains around 10 to 20 strains of probiotics.
Fermented Vegetables — Traditionally cultured veggies contain a wide variety of beneficial bacteria, potent chelators and detoxifiers, and various vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients (a plant-based substance that prevents disease and contributes to overall health.)
Fermented vegetables are more potent than any probiotic supplement available. One teaspoon of fermented veggies has 1,000 times the active colony-forming good bacteria than a typical powder or pill probiotic supplement. In addition to potency, fermented vegetables provide a wider variety of beneficial bacteria than probiotic supplements and have the additional benefit of being in a natural, whole, fully bio-available form.
A little goes a long way! When adding DogKraut to your pet’s meals, start with a small amount and work up to a heaping teaspoon per day. Mix in well with your pet’s food (kibble, canned, raw). Keep in mind that feeding too many fermented veggies all at once may cause your pet to experience GI upset.
DogKraut is the first product developed at America’s Pet Kitchen, a new company formed in 2020 to produce pet treats, supplements, and foods using only human-quality natural ingredients! We believe America’s pets deserve the best that nature has to offer! Sign up on our website www.americaspetkitchen.com for future news and announcements!