How to get it? With nutrition that thinks ahead.
PreBiotics naturally help your pet's digestion by feeding the good bacteria in your pet's digestive tract. Learn how Iams healthy pet food with PreBiotics promotes strong defenses. Plus, check back often for new checklists, surveys, articles and more from our council of veterinarians.
Do dogs and cats have allergies like humans do?
Cats and dogs have allergies to everything that you and I react to, and then some.
Where a pet itches, scratches, bites and chews along with the seasonality of the problem can give your veterinarian
an indication of the cause. Keeping the skin and coat
in good condition can assist the body’s immune system in resisting allergies along.
Skin and coat that is in optimal condition thanks to a diet of premium food is also better able to defy the affects of allergies.
Dr. Bernadine Cruz, DVM
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What are Prebiotics? (00:22)
Dr. Cruz discusses what PreBiotics are and how they affect your dog’s intestinal tract.
What human foods are harmful for my dog? (00:23)
Dr. Cruz lists a few key foods that your dog should never eat.
What are the most common medical problems among older dogs? (00:47)
Dr. Cruz discusses the inevitability of age and ways to help slow it down.
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What is the difference between PreBiotics and probiotics? (00:14)
Dr. Cruz discusses the difference between PreBiotics and probiotics, the bacteria that are in your pet’s intestinal tract.
What foods are harmful for my cat? (00:44)
Dr. Cruz discusses some human food no-no’s for your hungry kitty.
How often should my pet see the vet? (00:30)
Dr. Cruz explains the importance of seeing a vet more than once a year.
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PreBiotics are natural and work on the inside by feeding the good bacteria in your pet’s digestive tract to promote strong defenses in your pet.
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