What if someone told you that you could help your dog cope with external stressors like separation anxiety, unfamiliar visitors, novel sounds or changes in routine and location or be able to clear up loose stools without administering drugs and medication? Dr Taylor Francis the Veterinary Communications Manager for Nestle Purina PetCare tells us all about Purina's new product Calming Care, and why FortiFlora is the #1 probiotic brand prescribed by veterinarians, in addition to probiotics in Purina's Savor formulas.

5:15 – Meet Dr Taylor Francis of Nestle Purina

6:00 – What are probiotics

8:25 – Difference between probiotics and prebiotics

9:25 – Fortiflora – probiotic for GI health

12:30 – Recommendation for supplementing

19:50 – Comparing to yogurt

20:45 – Fortiflora as an appetite enhancer

22:20 – Fortiflora SA – new product

24:45 – Not all probiotics are created equal

30:30 – Calming Care – probiotic for canine anxiety

45:00 – Probiotics in Savor formula – probiotic for maintenance

46:15 – Combining probiotics

50:00 – Proper storage and survivability of probiotics

52:25 – Probiotics for yeast infections and tear staining

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