Animalcare has launched Procanicare, billed as the first bacterial GI support product developed from the intestinal bacteria of healthy dogs.Animalcare has launched Procanicare, billed as the first bacterial GI support product developed from the intestinal bacteria of healthy dogs.

Procanicare contains three live strains of canine-specific Lactobacillus bacteria, which, according to the company, make it an ideal GI support product to maintain balance in the GI intestinal microbiome of dogs, particularly when an alteration to the intestinal microbiome is a risk.

Animalcare says studies show that the strains of Lactobacillus found in Procanicare have been shown to promote indigenous intestinal commensal populations, reduce numbers of potentially pathogenic bacteria and improve stool consistency.1,2 

Dr Shea Beasley, Product Development Manager at Vetcare Ltd said: "The strains of Lactobacillus found in Procanicare have been commercially available in Scandinavia for two years now. It has achieved great success, with Scandinavian vets frequently recommending it in situations where the gastrointestinal microbiota can become unstable such as following antibiotic use and in stressful situations such as travelling and kennelling, as well as when supporting the intestinal microbiome is particularly important, such as during pregnancy and lactation."

Available exclusively through vets, Animalcare has produced a range of waiting room materials to help you educate about and promote Procanicare in practice, including a poster, bunting, leaflet and leaflet holder.

There is also a free webinar for veterinary professionals on the importance of the intestinal microbiome, available to view at www.thewebinarvet.com/webinar/the-gastrointestinal-microbiome-and-its-effects.

To find out more or to try Procanicare in your practice, contact your local Animalcare representative via email animalcare@animalcare.co.uk or telephone 01904 487687 or visit www.procanicare.com.

References

  1. Grzeskowiak et al (2014) Pathogen exclusion properties of canine probiotics are influenced by the growth media and physical treatments simulating industrial processes. J Appl Microbia/. 116:1308- 1314.
  2. Gomez-Gallego.C .et al (2016) A canine-specific probiotic product in treating acute or intermittent diarrhea in dogs: A double-blind placebo-controlled effi cacy study. Vet Microbial. 197:122-128.

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