Dysbiosis in Pets

Some cats and dogs have gut problems and “leaky gut,” just as some people do. Dr. Becker talks about the causes, symptoms, and care of it in “Dysbiosis: The Root Cause of Many Other Pet Health Problems.” She writes:

Dysbiosis treatment involves addressing food allergies and intolerances, as well as any underlying nutritional deficiencies caused by malabsorption or inefficient digestion. Appropriate probiotics, enzymes, and nutraceuticals must be prescribed to help reduce inflammation in the GI tract. Probiotics are an extremely important part in the treatment of dysbiosis. They reseed your pet’s gut with good bacteria and prevent an overgrowth of bad bacteria, which returns the intestine and mucosal lining to good health. … In general, removing highly processed, high-stress foods from a sick pet’s diet in favor of a balanced species-appropriate, low-stress diet, plus appropriate supplements to address inflammation and yeast, if necessary, and support of other organ systems including the liver and pancreas, can relieve symptoms, address the root cause of the leaky gut, and get the pet on the road to recovery. © Copyright 1997-2013 Dr. Joseph Mercola. All Rights Reserved.