Probiotics for Dogs

It takes around six to eight hours for your dog to digest and pass their food, whereas it takes us two to five days! Our blog How to support your dog’s digestion gives lots more information on how their digestive system works.

Depending on the cause of your dog’s upset tummy, they may not feel like eating much. Encourage them to drink plenty of water and offer them plain food, such as unseasoned plain rice and cooked chicken. If your dog has sudden loose stools, YuMOVE Digestive Care Rapid can help firm stools, soothe the gut lining and support their recovery. If you’re worried about your pet’s health, please consult your vet.

Understanding how your dog’s digestive system works is the first step towards helping them. Our blog How to support your dog’s digestion is a great place to find out more.

If your dog has dodgy digestion, it’s important to feed them a healthy, balanced diet. Digestive supplements – such as our Digestive Care range with probiotics and prebiotics – will also help to keep their gut health in tip top shape.

They do! Prebiotics work in harmony with probiotics to support healthy guts and good digestion.

There are common things you can look out for that may indicate your pet may need digestive support. These include more wind, a change in stools and being quieter than usual. If this is the case, giving them something to help boost the good bacteria in the gut could help. Our blog, Does my dog need prebiotics? is packed with more useful advice and information. But, if you see these things over a long period of time or have any concerns, please talk to your vet.

Every pet is different, and your vet will be able to give you more specific advice. That said, it’s worth considering a long-term digestive supplement, such as YuMOVE Digestive Care Pre & Probiotic, if you notice your pet regularly has a sensitive tummy or excess wind. It’s also a good idea to keep a supply of short term digestive supplements, such as YuMOVE Digestive Care Rapid, in the cupboard in case your cats and dogs has a sudden bout of loose stools.

YuMOVE Digestive Care Pre & Probiotic contains scientifically backed probiotics and prebiotics to maintain a healthy gut, helping pets with sensitive digestion have a good day every day. Our digestive supplements support a healthy gut environment, helping to reduce excess wind and keep stools firm. If you’re concerned about the side effects of digestive supplements, please talk to your vet.

Most cats and dogs can happily take a digestive supplement without seeing a vet. However, we do recommend that if you have any concerns, or if your pet has an on-going sensitive tummy, that you talk to your vet first.

Yes. The YuMOVE Digestive Care range is suitable to be given alongside your pet's regular food.

Different supplements can be given for different lengths of time. For example, YuMOVE Digestive Care Pre & Probiotic and YuMOVE Digestive Care Probiotic & Fibre are designed to offer ongoing support and can be given to your dog every day to support their digestive system.

Our YuMOVE Digestive Care Rapid paste, however, provides short-term digestive support for dogs and cats with loose stools and can be used for up to six days. If your pet’s stools are not firmer after this time or if you have any concerns, we recommend seeking veterinary advice.

Scooting – when your dog drags its bottom across the floor, grass or carpet – can be a sign that their anal glands need expressing. This is a natural process where the small glands around their bottom release fluid, and it usually happens when they poo. However, if this fluid builds up, it can lead to scooting. Regular vet check ups can help manage anal gland health alongside a diet rich in fibre. YuMOVE Digestive Care Probiotic & Fibre for Dogs is also specially designed to support the natural emptying of your dog’s anal glands and can help to reduce scooting and licking.

Excessive wind in dogs can be caused by lots of things, such as diet, food intolerance, or digestive upsets. Feeding your dog a good-quality food can help to reduce bad wind. Foods rich in fibre and supplements with pre and probiotics can also offer support. If the problem persists, talk to your vet for tailored dietary advice.

To manage loose stools in dogs, ensure they have a balanced diet and avoid sudden dietary changes. Always provide fresh water and consider incorporating daily probiotics to support gut health. To deal with sudden bouts of loose stools, keep new YuMOVE Digestive Care Rapid paste in the cupboard.

Regular grooming and maintaining good hygiene around your dog’s bottom can help reduce the likelihood of scooting. High-fibre foods and supplements with fibre for dogs can also help support natural gland expression. If your dog’s anal glands do become blocked, a professional groomer or a veterinary nurse will be able to empty them.

The best way to manage anal gland discomfort is to have your dog’s anal glands emptied by a professional dog groomer or veterinary nurse. Regular vet check-ups can help manage anal gland health alongside a diet rich in fibre. YuMOVE Digestive Care Probiotic & Fibre for Dogs is also specially designed to support the natural emptying of your dog’s anal glands and can help to reduce scooting and licking.