Which probiotics do you use?

shelli563 · 11-07-2011, 10:36 AM

My 12 year old boy has a yeast infection on his groin area and ears. I've been giving him kefir/yogurt most of his life, but now I'd like to add a probiotic supplement. I'll also be adding coconut oil to his meals to kill off the candida overgrowth. I'm confused about FOS/inulin I find in some of the probiotics. Most of the "dog probiotics" have FOS in them. Will the FOS feed the candida that I'm trying to kill off? I always give him human supplements, is it ok to give human probiotics to dogs? I can find human probiotics without FOS pretty easily. The brand of pet probiotics I was considering is Petdophilus by Jarrow.

Thanks for any advice!
Shelli

mahhi22 · 11-07-2011, 11:59 PM

I've been giving Rumi human PB's made by NOW. The directions say to give between meals but I kept forgetting so I give w/ her meals. Doesn't seem to have affected her negatively. FOS is the nutrient that feeds PB's not yeast. Somewhere I read FOS described as a pre-biotic to the pro-biotic. I've not studied up on inulin yet but I notice it in a lot of kibbles. I also give Rumi digestive enzymes & coconut oil, in addition to Vit E & C & fish oil. I sometimes wonder if all that is overkill. We have an appt w/ a holistic vet later this month. I hope she'll be able to tell me. Since starting the PB's, DE's & coconut oil Rumi's runny eyes & itching have GREATLY improved.

carmspack · 11-08-2011, 02:42 AM

very smart Mahhi22 . NOW actually is a very good probiotic! Prebiotics are the substance which feed the probiotics .
Carmen
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Heidigsd · 11-08-2011, 09:23 AM

I have been using Monica's for years: Lactobacillus Acidophilus

Freestep · 11-08-2011, 10:39 AM

When I'm not feeding yogurt, I give my animals ProBios powder. It's mainly marketed for livestock, but is also labeled for dogs and cats, and even birds. In fact, I take it myself. Though it's not approved for humans, it hasn't hurt me--in fact if I'm ever feeling "irregular", one dose of it cures the problem. It's pretty inexpensive and lasts a long time.

LuvMyTazer · 01-19-2012, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Freestep

When I'm not feeding yogurt, I give my animals ProBios powder. It's mainly marketed for livestock, but is also labeled for dogs and cats, and even birds. In fact, I take it myself. Though it's not approved for humans, it hasn't hurt me--in fact if I'm ever feeling "irregular", one dose of it cures the problem. It's pretty inexpensive and lasts a long time.

I LOVE ProBios powder for my horses! It's pretty inexpensive and has always worked wonderfully. It's always worked really quickly too. Funny though.. I've never even thought about trying it with my dog, I'll have to do that.

Holmeshx2 · 01-19-2012, 02:30 PM

Any advise as to which NOW product is best? Been looking for a good probiotic for both Jinx and I

mahhi22 · 01-21-2012, 12:27 PM

The NOW PB I give Rumi is kept in the refrigerated section & has 8 Billion Acidophilus & Bifidus on the label.

11-07-2011, 10:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
shelli563 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 49	Which probiotics do you use? My 12 year old boy has a yeast infection on his groin area and ears. I've been giving him kefir/yogurt most of his life, but now I'd like to add a probiotic supplement. I'll also be adding coconut oil to his meals to kill off the candida overgrowth. I'm confused about FOS/inulin I find in some of the probiotics. Most of the "dog probiotics" have FOS in them. Will the FOS feed the candida that I'm trying to kill off? I always give him human supplements, is it ok to give human probiotics to dogs? I can find human probiotics without FOS pretty easily. The brand of pet probiotics I was considering is Petdophilus by Jarrow. Thanks for any advice! Shelli

11-07-2011, 11:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
mahhi22 Master Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W WA Posts: 561	I've been giving Rumi human PB's made by NOW. The directions say to give between meals but I kept forgetting so I give w/ her meals. Doesn't seem to have affected her negatively. FOS is the nutrient that feeds PB's not yeast. Somewhere I read FOS described as a pre-biotic to the pro-biotic. I've not studied up on inulin yet but I notice it in a lot of kibbles. I also give Rumi digestive enzymes & coconut oil, in addition to Vit E & C & fish oil. I sometimes wonder if all that is overkill. We have an appt w/ a holistic vet later this month. I hope she'll be able to tell me. Since starting the PB's, DE's & coconut oil Rumi's runny eyes & itching have GREATLY improved. __________________ Rumi vom Haus Barrett 8/24/2010 BRAT, HCT, CGC Dakota GSD rescue 7/1/00 - 9/15/11 CGC, RA, CD Gunnar GSD/greyhound rescue 1995-2005 Kodi GSD/husky rescue 1991-2004 Cleo, pug and Happy, mutt from childhood

11-08-2011, 09:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Heidigsd Elite Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,133	I have been using Monica's for years: Lactobacillus Acidophilus __________________ Olivia von Jagenstadt "Nikki" 11/21/2009 Heidi Mouse 02/10/1995 - 02/21/2009

01-19-2012, 02:30 PM	#7 (permalink)
Holmeshx2 Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ft. Bragg, NC Posts: 1,667	Any advise as to which NOW product is best? Been looking for a good probiotic for both Jinx and I __________________ Jinx vom Wildhaus

01-21-2012, 12:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
mahhi22 Master Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: W WA Posts: 561	The NOW PB I give Rumi is kept in the refrigerated section & has 8 Billion Acidophilus & Bifidus on the label. __________________ Rumi vom Haus Barrett 8/24/2010 BRAT, HCT, CGC Dakota GSD rescue 7/1/00 - 9/15/11 CGC, RA, CD Gunnar GSD/greyhound rescue 1995-2005 Kodi GSD/husky rescue 1991-2004 Cleo, pug and Happy, mutt from childhood

11-08-2011, 02:42 AM	#3 (permalink)
carmspack Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: ontario - Posts: 5,512	very smart Mahhi22 . NOW actually is a very good probiotic! Prebiotics are the substance which feed the probiotics . Carmen Carmspack Working German Shepherd Dogs

11-08-2011, 10:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Freestep Crowned Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,152	When I'm not feeding yogurt, I give my animals ProBios powder. It's mainly marketed for livestock, but is also labeled for dogs and cats, and even birds. In fact, I take it myself. Though it's not approved for humans, it hasn't hurt me--in fact if I'm ever feeling "irregular", one dose of it cures the problem. It's pretty inexpensive and lasts a long time.

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