Animal Essentials Plant Enzyme & Probiotics Dog & Cat Supplement
Animal Essentials’ Plant Enzymes & Probiotics assists in the digestion and absorption of nutrients which are necessary to maintain your pet’s good health. A small, very economical sprinkling each day will relieve extra burden placed on the digestive system by breaking down fats, carbohydrates, cellulose and protein. As your dog or cat’s body ages less enzymes are produced and supplementation is necessary for optimum health. Digestive efficiency can also be reduced by excitement, anxiety or stress of any sort (travel, separation, working stress, etc.). To ensure optimum digestion and health we recommend the addition of this supplement to each meal.
Key Benefits- Assists in the digestion and absorption of nutrients which are necessary to maintain your pet’s good health
- Adding just a sprinkle a day will help the digestive system by breaking down fats, carbohydrates, cellulose and protein
- Digestive efficiency can be reduced by excitement, anxiety or stress of any sort
- Contains a blend of plant and microbial produced enzyme, none from animal source
- For optimum results the supplement should be added to the food and should be moistened shortly before feeding to be effective
HAZARDS TO ANIMALS: Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. If animal's condition worsens or does not improve, discontinue use and consult your veterinarian. WARNING: For use in animals only. Keep out of reach of children and animals for which this product is not intended.
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Item Number64410
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Weight10.56 ounces
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Breed Size
Small Breeds, Medium Breeds, Large Breeds
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Food Form
Supplement
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Lifestage
Adult
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Made in
United States
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Product Form
Powder
Alpha Amylase: Helps In the Digestion of Carbohydrates By Helping to Hydrolyze the Alpha 1-4 Glycosidic Linkages of Polysaccharides to Dextrin, D-Glucose, Maltose and Oligosaccharides. Beta Amylase: Works On the End of the Starch Molecules Instead of In the Center, As Does Alpha-Amylase and Results In the Production of Sugars from the Starch Molecules. Proteases: Work On Proteins to Reduce Them to Individual Amino Acids (What They Are Composed Of); Some of These Are Acid Stable Proteases That Start Their Work In the Stomach. Proteins Take the Longest and Are the Most Difficult Food Component to Digest. with Acid Stable Protease the Decomposition Starts Earlier In the Digestive Tract, Thus Providing More Complete Digestion. Lipase: Helps to Metabolize Fats (Triglycerides). the Fats Are Broken Down Into Mono Glycerides, Diglycerides and Glycerol. If Given In Larger Quantities the Lipases Can Enter the Bloodstream and Help Remove Excess Triglycerides from the Arteries and the Veins Improving Circulation. Cellulase: As the Name Implies, Breaks Down Cellulose (Fiber) By Helping to Break Down Cell Walls, Resulting In Both Necessary Solubleand Insoluble Fiber. Hemicellulase: Hemi Cellulose and An Amorphous (Sticky) Type of Cellulose That Form Long Strings As Cellulose, Is Crystalline. This Enzyme Helps Break This Polymer Down Into Its Individual Sugars---Primarily Xylose. Bromelain: Is Extracted from Pineapple (Ananas Comosus) and Is A Protolytic (Protein) Digesting Enzyme, That Helps Break the Proteins Into Oligio Peptides and Amino Acids. Probiotic: Is A Lactic Acid Producing Bacteria, Which Bears Spores. These Organisms Exhibit the Characteristics of Both the Genera Lactobacillus and Bacillus. Because They Are Encapsulated In Spores These Organisms Are Protected from the Environment and Heat. They Are Activated In the Gut By the Hydrochloric Acid, Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria. Treatment with Antibiotics Results In the Killing of These Bacteria, Which Guard Against Yeast Colonies (Candida Yeast Species). These Desirable Bacteria Inhibit the Growth of Putrid Bacterial In the Intestine, Thereby Maintaining the Balance of Intestinal Flora. Calcium Sulfate: the Primary Carrier or Excipient for This Product Is Food Grade and Adds A Minimum Amount of Calcium to the Diet, About 200 mg Per Gm of Product.
Use daily on food.
- Dogs: 1/4 teaspoon for each 30 lbs of the dog's body weight, once daily.
- Cats: 1/4 teaspoon, once daily.
Store in a cool, dry place. Refrigerate after opening to assure optimum freshness and viability.
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By concernedMOM on Aug 13, 2018
I thought I'd try this one--It has good ratings but I HATE IT---&----My CAT'S WON'T EAT IT!!!-----It is CLUMPY IN THE CONTAINER----STICKS TO THE DISPENSING SPOON----MAKES A MESS WHEN YOU PULL IT OUT OF THE CONTAINER. WON'T DISSOLVE IN THE CAT'S FOOD-----NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU MASH & STIR.****"HORRIBLE PRODUCT****I MAY HAVE GOTTEN A BAD BATCH???-----IT'S BACK TO Natur Vet for us.
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By Ranidays on Aug 9, 2018
I got this for my older cat muse to help with her ibd. However muse, who is not a picky cat, would not touch this at all no matter what food I mixed it with. My younger cat Einstein would eat it with his but would throw up each time. Two of my dogs didn't mind it (but didnt really like it either) and my other picky dog wouldnt touch it.
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By RasiGirl on Feb 15, 2018
We feed Fresh is Best Raw food to one of our dogs and prescription food to our older dog. We were advised to use this probiotic with our raw food. Our dogs are really feeling their best. I know that a healthy gut contributes so much to the health of your dog. Our 11 year old is acting like a 2 year old! We feel that this is one of the best out there and we have tried many over the past 30 years..
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By Catwoman on May 4, 2018
Great product at a great value! Lasts a long time. Better than all the other probiotics we have tried. If your cat doesn't approve of the taste mix it in fish flavored wet food or just use less. This is a very potent strain. Add small amount of water if it doesn't mix well.
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By Julie on May 31, 2018
I thought I'd give this a try since the price was right. I have tried a few enzyme/probiotics for my dog and this one is the worst! It has the consistency of pulverized chalk and my dog refused to eat his food with this in it. I immediately ordered Dr. Mercola's Whole Food enzyme/probiotic which is worth the price since my dog absolutely loves it
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By HappyCats6 on Apr 29, 2018
Well it has only been about a week since I started with this so the full jury is still out but for now, daily, she has eaten about 1/8th a teaspoon mixed in with about 1 TBS of wet pate food (a bit of water added to make soupy). She won't eat ANYTHING fish flavored so I'm overjoyed she is getting this supplement added to her diet, which she needs.
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By Angela on Feb 9, 2018
My 1.5 yr old cockerspaniel has recently started having stool and gas issues back in mid December. I started giving this about four weeks ago and it has helped her get back to normal stools and less gas. I was recently told by the vet that she has IBD so I am hoping this is enough to keep that at bay.
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By Lizzie on Jan 3, 2018
I was using Dr. Merkel's before this and I actually like their effectiveness equally. What I like more about Animal Essentials is the value. more comes in the bottle and it was less than I previously spent. I have two pets with digestive issues, so they get this mixed in their food everyday. They don't seem to even notice it.
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By msmarymac on Aug 17, 2018
My Service Dog loves this vegan product which I mix in his breakfast of Vegan Natural Balance dry food with some water.
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By FriendofCats on Jun 17, 2018
Bought this for my 2 cats. One has problems with constipation the other has the opposite problem. Good news is both will eat this product mixed into their food. Can't tell yet if it's helping their problems.
