Powder if he spits chews. Chew if he loves treats. Pumpkin only for fiber your vet asked for.
Native Pet Probiotic: the powder
Six probiotic strains with prebiotic fiber, air-dried and unflavored. Sprinkle it over his food, mix, serve. There is nothing to hide in cheese.
The catch
It is a daily scoop, so it has to become part of every mealtime. Some dogs notice powder, so stir it in well.
Skip it if
Your dog only takes treats. The Nutri-Vet chews below are the swap.
Nutri-Vet Pre & Probiotics Soft Chews: the treat-shaped one
Probiotics and prebiotics together in one chew, liver and cheese flavored, 120 to a container so you restock less. Find your dog's weight on the chart and give the number of chews listed for it.
The catch
Fewer strains than PetLab Co. Probiotics for Dogs, which has 8. This one is the daily-maintenance chew.
Skip it if
Your dog won't take a chew. The Native Pet powder is the swap.
Native Pet Organic Pumpkin: the fiber add-in
The label is the whole pitch: organic pumpkin, organic pumpkin seed, organic apple. It is a fiber add-in for his regular food, not a probiotic.
The catch
The powder gets messy. Add a little moisture and mix it over the bowl.
Skip it if
You want a probiotic, or a chew. Full read: Native Pet Organic Pumpkin review.
How to judge any of them
Ask your vet whether a supplement fits your dog.
Follow the label for the amount.
Give it daily on the same food for a steady month, then check in with your vet.
When to skip all three
Blood in the stool, repeated vomiting, weight loss, a dog who stops eating, or trouble that keeps coming back: go to the vet, not the supplement aisle. More on what is normal in our dog digestive health guide, or see every sensitive stomach pick.
The Native Pet Probiotic powder. It is unflavored and mixes into his regular food.
Is pumpkin a probiotic?
No. Native Pet Organic Pumpkin is a fiber add-in. Probiotics are live bacteria, and the pumpkin label lists only organic pumpkin, pumpkin seed and apple.
Can I give a probiotic and pumpkin together?
Ask your vet before you combine supplements.
How long should I try one?
Give it daily on the same food for a steady month, then check in with your vet.
