Synbiotic Action: Combining Probiotic Bacteria and Prebiotic Fiber to Support Companion Animal Health

May 10, 2021

On demand webinar available as of June 4, 2021 –

Educational objectives:

• Review importance of intestinal bacteria on gastrointestinal health

• Role of probiotics and prebiotics in companion animal health

• Defining synbiotics and their benefits

• Current research supporting benefits of Fortiflora SA

In this session, the importance of intestinal bacteria on maintenance of digestive health will be reviewed. The use of probiotics to modulate immune health and improve fecal quality and dietary modulation of intestinal bacteria using prebiotics and prebiotic fibers, to maintain gastrointestinal health in dogs and cats, will be evaluated. The benefits of synbiotics, and current research supporting Fortiflora SA (Enterococcus faecium SF68 and psyllium), will be discussed.

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