Lactic acid production– probiotics produce lactic acid which acts to reduce the gut pH, inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria, which prefer a more alkaline environment. We recommend using 15ml and 30ml syringes for small to medium dogs and the 60ml syringe for larger dogs. We recommend using 15ml and 30ml syringes for small to medium dogs but also in a handy 60ml syringe for larger dogs.

Pro-Kolin is a highly palatable paste which is available in 15ml, 30ml and 60ml syringes with easy to read graduations, making the product easy to administer. Competition for nutrients– within the gut beneficial and pathogenic micro-organisms will be utilising the same types of nutrients. This results in a general competition between bacteria for these nutrients. When a probiotic is administered there is an overall reduction in nutrients available for pathogenic bacteria and consequently this minimises the levels of pathogenic micro-organisms. For the maintenance of normal serum cobalamin levels, which can often be depleted in long-term digestive disturbances. Pro-Kolin Advanced contains the same high quality ingredients as the original Pro-Kolin, but also contains a few extra ingredients to further support the gastrointestinal tract. These extra ingredients include another clay, montmorillonite, fibre in the form of psyllium and also beta-glucans. In addition to this, Pro-Kolin Advanced is now available as separate products for dogs and cats with different flavourings to please the most discerning canines and felines

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Aresistant starch that is fermented by the resident microflora to produce butyrate (a short-chain fatty acid) which is the preferred energy source for colonocytes (the cells lining the large intestine). A food source for beneficial bacteria. Pro-Kolin Enterogenic contains Preplex prebiotic (fructo-oligosaccharide and Gum arabic), mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) and beta-glucans. Improvement in digestion– probiotics have been shown to increase the efficiency of digestion and therefore provide an improvement in digestion. A friend of mine always swears by Kaogel for her dogs, personally I prefer the Protexin prokolin but something you could try, you can by kaogel on line. Pro-Kolin: Same great product, new designs: They have recently re-branded, it’s the same great product just with a fresh new look ****

He's on day 6 of a 10 day course of antibiotics (which of course may be contributing to the softness), and was wormed 4 days ago. Next step after the antibiotics is treating with Panacur for giardia, but is there an alternative stool firmer we can try? Pro-Kolin Enterogenic acts to reinforce the intestinal mucosal barrier, this aids and assists the intestinal immune system and to normalise the balance of good and bad bacteria in the intestine. One thing that I have found helps is Bionic Biotic that I have used and found good. If you want to have a look at that. There is also Canikur for maintenance of digestive function in dogs especially diarrhoea, it comes in flavoured tablet form and given twice a day. Pro-Kolin Enterogenic reinforces the intestinal mucosal barrier; this aids and assists the intestinal immune system and normalises the balance of good and bad bacteria in the intestine.

Viability– the micro-organisms within a probiotic product should remain viable during their storage. The probiotics should also be able to pass safely through the stomach so that they can colonise the gut. A good freeze-drying process will enable the product to be stored at room temperature throughout the duration of its shelf life. Microencapsulation will afford protection throughout the high acidity of the stomach. promax syringe for the control of diarrhoea that contains probiotics too and also can be used to prevent diarrhoea at times of stress etc and during use of antibiotics. Pro-Kolin Advanced contains beneficial micro-organisms, several prebiotic sources, an optimal level of a dual-source binding agent and soothing fibres to support gastrointestinal function. To administer the correct amount of the product use the handy wheel on the syringe plunger. Rotate the wheel until it is to the right of the number representing the desired quantity to be administered (see diagram below showing the correct and incorrect position for 10ml).

Pro-Kolin Enterogenic contains several different ingredients which work together to achieve the desired effect. These include a special type of starch which passes down into the large intestine where it is fermented by the bacteria present to produce butyrate. This is the ideal food for the cells lining the large intestine and so promotes their health and function. There is also a mucopolysaccharide which reinforces the mucin lining the intestine, improving the important barrier function of the intestine. Protexin Pro-Kolin Enterogenic also contains a particular strain of the "good" bacterium Enterococcus faecium. The growth of the good bacteria is encourage preferentially by the prebiotics also included - (ructo-oligosaccharide, Gum arabic, mannan-oligosaccharide (MOS) and beta-glucans. Beef flavouring is also included to provide great palatability. Pro-Kolin Enterogenic for Dogs & Cats acts to reinforce the intestinal mucosal barrier, this aids and assists the intestinal immune system and to normalise the balance of good and bad bacteria in the intestine. A natural 'friendly' bacterium, Enterococcus faecium(DSM 10663/ NCIMB 10415) 4b1707, which helps tokeep the level of beneficial bacteria high and exclude pathogenic species.A resistant starch that is fermented by the resident microflora to produce butyrate (a short-chain fatty acid) which is the preferred energy source for colonocytes (the cells lining the large intestine). Although he can tolerate Chappie and it doesn't give him the squits as such, we generally find that Chappie tinned comes out the other end almost exactly the same texture as it went in (yeuch), and normally twice the volume, but we do alternate this with RC Sensitivity tinned for pill hiding when his tum's too sensitive to risk any other yummies. We make one tin last 3 or 4 days though and feed the pills wrapped in the mush before his meal, as he's started to refuse to eat his meals if they've got medication in. Pro-Kolin Advanced contains the same high quality ingredients as the original Pro-Kolin, but also contains a few extra ingredients to further support the gastrointestinal tract. These extra ingredients include another clay, montmorillonite, fibre in the form of psyllium and also beta-glucans. In addition to this, Pro-Kolin Advanced is now available as separate products for dogs and cats with different flavourings to please the most discerning canines and felines.