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Staying well has always been important but the pandemic heightened our awareness of the benefits to a strong immune system. Now is the time to boost your immunity as cold and flu season begins with COVID still lingering. An ever expanding number of studies have found that the balance or imbalance of bacteria in your gut are directly linked to overall health and disease. More than half of the cells that make antibodies used in combating sickness are found in your intestines and other organs in your gut. They work to protect against pathogens, toxins and stress. Immune systems are a network of many parts that contain proteins, cells, tissues and organs that are found throughout your body. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria which aid in your body’s ability to digest food, fight the cells that cause diseases and boost your immune system. By ensuring that you have a strong, healthy gut with a proper balance of good bacteria and other organisms in your intestines you are able to reduce your chances of getting sick. 

Even people with robust immune systems will sometimes have health issues. Often a doctor will offer antibiotics. While it is amazing that these medicines are frequently able to fix the issue they often wipe out the good bacteria and are associated with unpleasant side effects. One common side effect is diarrhea which happens as a result of the balance of good and bad bacteria in your gut being negatively affected. Probiotics not only help to prevent diarrhea but also to minimize the severity.

As people age the diversity and amount of bacterial species in the gut is often reduced. Age can also play a role in weakening your immune system as can antibiotics that you may require to manage other health issues. By using probiotics to help improve your body’s immune response it will be easier to fight off certain infections including the common cold. Probiotics are also useful in reducing the impact should you end up with something like a cold.  Many factors in our daily lives and environment including pollution, stress, prescriptions, sugar and food additives in your diet, tap water (chlorine and fluoride), alcohol, tobacco, and poor sleep can affect the colonies of beneficial bacteria in your gut at a much quicker pace than your body is able to replace them without the aid of a probiotic. The health of your gut affects way more than just your tummy and actually impacts your blood sugar, brain health and heart health.  Various studies have indicated that there is a link between changes in the gut microbiome and several serious illnesses including dementia, Parkinson’s, Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s Disease. By incorporating a daily probiotic you can help make sure that your gut has plenty of good bacteria to help lower your chances of becoming unwell and even can help to lower your cholesterol.

People of all ages can bolster their immune systems with a daily probiotic. Studies have found that children who take probiotics saw less incidence of flu-like sickness and well as reduced lengths of times their experience symptoms. Luckily, NOVA has you covered with a formula specially for your little ones. It comes in a powder formula making it easy to add to smoothies, oatmeal etc.

Candida is a fungus which can cause yeast inflections or oral thrush. Candida can be found living in your mouth normally but if too much builds up it can cause you to experience unpleasant white tongue. Probiotic bacteria is able to inhibit the adhesion of unwanted microbes and impact immune responses as well as oral microbiota.

Vitamin C is well established to be a great way to strengthen your immune system and is hailed as helping to prevent colds and flus and lowering blood pressure. By combining you vitamin C intake with a daily probiotic you can improve your bodies nutrient absorption.

Buddha has been quoted as saying “To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.” Many factors contribute to overall wellness but certainly your immune system is an essential component which can greatly benefit from a daily probiotic.

Charles Dickens was quoted as saying “What greater gift than the love of a cat”. Certainly, it is one of life’s purest joys. Good health is a gift most every living thing needs and you have the privilege and responsibility of helping to give it to your cat. Since 70% of your cat’s immune system is found in their gut keeping it healthy with a daily probiotic contributes widely to your cat’s overall wellness.

A daily probiotic helps to decrease the PH in your cat’s gut and promotes the good bacteria to thrive. This benefits their overall digestive health. This good digestion assists them in building and repairing tissues and obtaining energy.

If you decide to change up your cat’s diet it is usually a good idea to do so gradually. To further prevent stomach issues during the transition be sure to sprinkle a daily probiotic on their food. This also aids in their ability to break down food and improves the assimilation of nutrients and vitamins. Kibble is not a food that is found in the wild. It is not the natural food of felines. Though there are many wonderful brands on the market some commercial cat food may contribute to the development of inflammatory bowel disease or IBD. Any breed can develop IBD but some breeds like Siamese cats may be more genetically predisposed to it. Adding probiotics can help manage IBD and are frequently part of IBD treatment plans. Depending on the cat and the severity of their symptoms certain diets, medications and vitamin injections may also be suggested by their vet.

Cats that suffer with diarrhea usually have altered fecal microbiome making it crucial that new, good bacteria is introduced into their guts. A stable and robust intestinal flora can help ensure that your cat can resist infections, reduce toxins and even minimize the smell of urine in feces in cat making your litterbox situation more ideal.

Hairballs are a hairy situation not fun for any cat or their humans. Sometimes hairballs are indictive of an unhealthy digestive tract. Promoting healthy digestion can ensure that your cat can pass hair before it develops into a hairball.

We have all heard the term “scaredy cat”. Some cats may seem nervous and jumpy. A daily probiotic is helpful in managing their anxiety. It is especially important to make sure they have had daily probiotics leading up to a potentially stressful event or situation.

Cats are wise, curious, intuitive, clean, sweet, lovely little creatures. Their guts play a large role in their overall well being and a daily probiotic is an easy way you can keep them at their best.

It has been said that dogs are man’s best friend, and that the world would be a nicer place if everyone could love as unconditionally as a dog. Certainly, the bond between you and your dog is special. Your dog relies on you to make choices for them to allow them to lead their healthiest and happiest lives.

Many factors contribute to your dog’s overall health but adding a yummy tasting daily, multi strain probiotic from NovAnimal is a simple step to boost their immune system and contribute to a healthier, more content pooch. Probiotics are live microorganisms that help maintain healthy levels of good bacteria in the gut and at the same time ward off some of the bad bacteria. By ensuring that they have a strong intestinal flora you can help them avoid infections, prevent diarrhea and flatulence. 70 percent of a dog’s immune system is in their gut meaning that probiotics play a strong role in keeping them well.

Any human who suffers from allergies knows it is awful but did you know that dogs can also have allergies? Since probiotics increase the good bacteria in your dog’s gut they help in developing an immunity against allergens. Many antibiotics prescribed for dogs with allergies only offer short term relief. Probiotics can be a more long term solution. Yeast infections are one of the most common reasons people bring their dogs to the vet. Often, they are given corticosteroids but the side effects of those can be quite unpleasant including breathing problems, fluid retention, hair loss and behavioral problems. Probiotics are a safe and effective treatment for yeast infections and do not include the negative side effects.

You might think that brushing and grooming are the best ways to ensure a shiny coat and while these can help a dry or lack lustre coat can be related to the GI tract and the intestinal tract. By ensuring your dog has a healthy gut you can also help them have a luxurious coat. Another problem which many people may assume is cosmetic is tear staining. Often when a dog with light fur has bronze discoloration on the hair beneath their eyes it is called tear staining and is often actually more than a cosmetic issue and, thus, probiotics can be useful in preventing it.

If your dog jumps, paces, spins or is excessively vocal it may be because they are anxious. Probiotics can help them to stay calm and when they do encounter stressful situations it can help them to maintain positive cardiac activity.  How your dog feels will affect their mood and energy levels. If they seem sluggish, dull and not as energetic as usual it may be due to stomach and digestive issues. If you know your dog is going to have a taxing situation like boarding, vacation or moving it is a good idea to make sure they have plenty of probiotics before travel or other situation to ensure they do not get colitis, diarrhea or suffer from other stress related problems.

If you are considering a change in your dog’s diet it is usually best to do so gradually. Regardless, sometimes your dog may get an upset tummy from the switch. By prepping their gut with probiotics first you minimize the changes of gastrointestinal distress and can help ease the transition. Also, by ensuring that your dog has plenty of good bacteria in the microbiome it aids in absorption of nutrients from their food. Daily probiotics also helps them to produce fatty acids which assist in preventing the growth and activity of harmful bacteria like Salmonella and E. Coli.

Since dogs are often not super keen on having their teeth brushed many end up with bad breath, plaque, tooth decay and oral diseases. Probiotics suppress the growth of anaerobic bacteria reducing the chances of them suffering with oral diseases.

Dogs are constant companions who are always happy to see you and ready to offer you love. Keeping their gut healthy will help minimize illness and allow for many wonderful adventures together.

Kittens are irresistible. These little balls of fur are full of energy and astoundingly agile and able to get into everything. They are also warm little snuggle buddies happy to cuddle and purr in your lap.  These tiny creatures are in a very crucial maturing stage and a daily probiotic can be very helpful to their growth and development. It is also a time in their lives when an imbalance of bad bacteria in the gut flora can be extra taxing on their little systems adding to the importance of a daily probiotic. In fact, averting gut disorders in your cat is one of the best ways to ensure that they lead healthy and happy lives. A daily probiotic will help strengthen their immune systems and facilitate long-term wellness.

Cats are known to be a bit finicky about their food. Most cats love the great tasting probiotics by NOVAnimal since they were voted the best tasting probiotics in the world. By introducing them during your feline’s kitten years they will develop a taste for them early on and they will be part of their feeding habit. Cats tend to like routine. In addition to awesome flavor NOVAnimal even comes with a perfect little scoop to indicate how much to sprinkle on their food and make adding a daily probiotic into your feeding ritual seamless.

NOVAnimal growth formula was specially created to meet your kitten’s needs. It is a pre and probiotic formula. It provides their delicate little systems with good bacteria and assists with controlling yeast.

When your cat has change in environment, a new member is introduced to the family (human or  animal), and boarding they can all be known as mild stresses. These mild stresses can lead to an intestinal imbalance in your feline’s gut. Kittens are more susceptible than adult cats to imbalances and antibiotics are also known to disrupt the balance. A daily probiotic is a great way to proactively help ensure your kitten has a healthy digestive tract and boost their overall sense of well-being.

Kittens are born without gut bacteria which leads them to be prone to digestive issues and diarrhea. A probiotic helps ensure that their systems are filled with good bacteria. Since kittens do not start their lives with a microbiome they begin to build one immediately after birth. They get microbes from their moms, people in their lives and their environments. It can be built from everything they come in contact with from toys to food and, hopefully, probiotics.

 Probiotics help kitten’s digestion and prevent digestive issues and lessen symptoms including vomiting, irritated tummies, constipation and  diarrhea. If you observe that your kitten’s feces changes or is abnormal a daily probiotic can often fix this too. Positive digestion is integral for your kitten to build and repair tissues and to achieve high energy levels.

By promoting a healthy gut probiotics can boost your kittens immune system and help to prevent parasitic infections. Roundworms are quite prevalent in kittens and they can become infected from their mom’s milk. Usually, vets will suggest deworming kittens. This is an essential time for probiotics. It is not super common but in some cases when a kitten is being dewormed the side effects can be upset stomachs including vomiting and diarrhea.

Many cat parents opt to have their kittens spay or neutered. The NOVAnimaL veterinarian line is ideal to help ensure a pleasant and through recovery from surgery.

 Watching your small kitten grow up is truly remarkable and adding a daily probiotic is one step you can take to prepare them for a long, healthy, contented life.

So, you have a new puppy? That squirmy little ball of warm joy brings so much love and happiness to your life right? Of course you want to provide them with the best start to ensure a long, healthy, happy life.  This is an important growth and development stage for your dog and Novanimal have a special growth formulation probiotic supplement. During this formative stage an imbalance of bad bacteria in the gut flora can be particularly tough on their delicate systems.  

Novanimal probiotics taste great because they are mixed with natural plum powder and can be added to your puppy’s food (it is also allergen free: gluten and lactose free!). It is so delicious that it was actually voted the best tasting probiotic supplement in the world!  This is a great time to begin building positive habits for both you and them so adding a daily probiotic into your routine is a great start. A daily probiotic supplement supports your puppy’s intestinal flora, avoid constipation and aid during food transition and also helps with the assimilation of vitamins and nutrients.

NovAnimal probiotics taste great because they are mixed with natural plum powder and can be added to your puppy’s food. It is so delicious that it was actually voted the best tasting probiotic supplement in the world!  This is a great time to begin building positive habits for both you and them so adding a daily probiotic into your routine is a great start. A daily probiotic supports your puppy’s intestinal flora during food transition and also helps with the assimilation of vitamins and nutrients.

New puppies often have roundworms and hookworms. They can either be passed in utero or through their mom’s milk during breast feeding.  Probiotics can help to prevent worms because they boost their immune systems to help them fight off worms and assist in getting rid of parasites by helping their digestive systems.

In addition to supporting a strong immune system when you give your puppy a daily probiotic it helps to develop a balance of intestinal bacteria and reduce the incidence of diarrhea, constipation and digestive tract infections. Some puppies will be prone to diarrhea after training classes or trips to the vet. Making sure they get their probiotics prior to these stressful events can help. Changes in environment, boarding and other stressful situations can lead to an imbalance in your puppy’s intestinal health. Puppies are extra susceptible to these imbalances. Probiotics are often very helpful with these bouts of digestive upset.

When puppies are born they do not have a microbiome but they start to build one right away. They get their microbes from their mothers, the people in their life and their surroundings. Everything they come in contact with including toys, you, their food and probiotics help to build it. 

Many people opt to have their young dogs spay or neutered. NovAnimal has a special formula available through vets to help your puppy recover from surgery. A strong probiotic immediately following surgery can help curtail unpleasant side effects including vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite. Probiotics also replenish the good bacteria in their gut after antibiotics.  You will likely also be giving your young dog some shots. Studies have indicated that dogs who were given probiotics had a stronger immune response to the distemper vaccine.

 Likely you are working on training your new puppy and probiotics can actually help their brains to function better which will aid in training them.  Studies have shown that the day to day behaviour of dogs who take daily probiotics was improved. Most dogs who are probiotic treated  experience reduced anxiety and bark, jump and pace less.

Having a puppy is a wonderful time and the start to a life long devoted friendship. Giving them a daily probiotic is a vital step in ensuring their growth into a healthy, happy dog.

The amazing thing about senior cats is they are old enough not to want to claw their way to the top of your curtains but young enough to happily climb into your lap. Senior cats are excellent company. Treasure the time with them as sadly they will eventually be only a memory you are left yearning for. Senior cats, like elderly humans, often require a little extra care to combat the issues that arise with age. Novanimal has a special advanced age formula specially made to accommodate the unique needs of older cats (it is also allergen free: gluten and dairy/lactose free!)

A probiotic supplement help your cat to digest their food and strengthen their immune system. This leaves them better able to fight off viruses and illnesses since an out of balance digestive tract can compromise your cat’s immunity and aid in weight loss in their senior years.  They also provide a natural defense system by attacking the bad bacteria. Not having robust intestinal and digestive health is the main source of health issues and degenerative disease in cats.  Cats are often good at controlling their intake of food and, in their younger years, tend to be quite active. Therefore, many cats are lean and as they age they may become quite frail and thin and have trouble keeping weight on. Sometimes, this is due to an underlying medical issue but if they are otherwise in good health it can be because they have an imbalanced microbiome and are not getting what they require from their food. A daily probiotic can help restore the balance and enhance the assimilation of vitamins and nutrients.

Probiotics are an excellent way to prevent uncomfortable constipation in your older feline by boasting their intestinal function.

Probiotics are an excellent way to prevent uncomfortable constipation in your older feline by boasting their intestinal function.

If your cat is sick the vet may put them on antibiotics. Luckily these are often able to offer many benefits and help with whatever issue they are having. The downside though is that while they are wiping out the bad bacteria many antibiotics will also wipe out the good bacteria too. Probiotics can help to repopulate the good bacteria that was demolished by the antibiotics. Your vet can guide you on giving your cat probiotics during antibiotic treatment. Often, you can give probiotics to your cat a few hours before or after administering their medications. If your cat is regularly on prescriptions or if they require surgery, you may even want to inquire with your vet about the NOVAnimal veterinarian line. The Antibio and Digestion formula is especially created to help with your cats digestive and intestinal health while they are using antibiotics.

Although your cat may not be able to speak up and tell you how they feel monitoring them will often allow you to determine potential problems. Adding a daily probiotic will help minimize incidents. If your cat is struggling with a digestive disorder they will often have symptoms such as soft stools, diarrhea, vomiting, change in appetite, flatulence, blood or mucus in the feces, weight loss and constipation. In older cats diarrhea, flatulence and bloating are both unpleasant and, in some cases, even fatal. Adding a daily probiotic often relieves them. It is also a great way to help with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Even if cats did not suffer with IBD when they were younger they may develop it as seniors. Runny poop and bad breath are common problems with elderly cats which are both issues best handled through their guts.

Kidney disease plagues many senior cats. This is often manageable and cats can still have many more good years. Some studies have indicated that cats with chronic kidney disease can have an improved quality of life and can potentially reduce blood urea nitrogen and creatine.

Cats notoriously love sleeping and being comfortable. This is especially true as they get older. Any cat lover knows that they have contributed so much to your quality of life just by being a part of it. It is extra essential that you ensure they well loved, content and healthy as they age.

Most dog lovers agree that one of the few flaws dogs have is their relatively short life spans. However, many dogs can enjoy a good deal of years as seniors still living their lives to the fullest and being faithful, loyal, companions. If your dog is in this stage of their life they have likely already given you many terrific memories and you already have a strong bond. This is a time where they require extra attention and care. A daily probiotic will help ensure that your older canine is able to have an improved quality of life and, often times, a longer one full of good health.

NovAnimal has a special formula designed for advanced age to meet the needs of senior animals. This will help support their digestive health and keep them comfortably mobile as they get older. Unlike medicines your dog may require that are often difficult to give them NovAnimal probiotics are super easy. Simply sprinkle the yummy tasting powder on the food or treats your dog already enjoys. Probiotics can also help with upset stomachs that sometimes are a side effect of antibiotics and replenish the good gut bacteria post medicines. Diarrhea, flatulence and bloating are uncomfortable for your senior dog and can even sometimes be fatal. A daily probiotic provides relief.

A daily probiotic helps to enhance your dog’s gut biochemistry. This has direct and indirect benefits on the cell wall strength, immune system and the feedback mechanisms of the body organ systems.  

Many senior dogs may struggle to maintain their weight or keep weight on. If they do not have any other underlying conditions aside from trouble keeping weight on it is often a result of them not getting what they need from the food they eat. This is often because their microbiome is imbalanced.

 If you notice that your dog seems to get sick for no particular reason boosting the good bacteria in their gut can help them to feel better.

Probiotics help your canine to produce serotonin, increase their cognitive functions and boost their moods which is a great way to enhance their quality of life.

A daily probiotic for older dogs can help slow down or even eradicate age related illnesses. They aid in your dog’s ability to break down their food, increase their capacity to fight off potential pathogens and prevents infections.

Obviously, no dog parent wants to get the news that their beloved pooch has cancer. However, often times, it is manageable. Many cancer patient dogs have leaky gut or inflamed GI tracts. Diet and a daily probiotic can play a critical role in in treating leaky gut and boost your dog’s overall health. The beneficial bacteria that probiotics provide also exhibit anticancer activity. They assist in detoxifying their blood which purifies the liver and kidney and offers an anti-carcinogenic effect.  If your dog requires surgery, we suggest the NovAnimal veterinarian line to help with a strong recovery.

Gastrointestinal disorders are the second most common health problems in dogs.  Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or GERD is quite common in dogs. It causes uncontrollable reverse flow of gastric or intestinal fluids into the tube connecting the throat to the stomach. The gastric stomach acid, pepsin, bile salts and other parts of the gastrointestinal juices can damage the protective mucus lining of the esophagus and cause inflammation. When your dog is experiencing a GERD episode, which can last hours or days, they may lick their lips or the air, eat shoes or socks, gulp a lot, drool or vomit. Since so many functions of your dog’s health are connected to the gut flora and the microbiome it is essential to keep it healthy and support their body’s natural defenses. Parvo also affects dog’s gastrointestinal systems and causes disruption between the good and bad bacteria in their bodies. Probiotics can help reinstate the balance and minimize the chances of the symptoms getting worse to allow for a fast recovery.

Aging in animals is very similar to that in humans. As your pooch ages their bodies begin to weaken. It is harder for them to get as much nutrition from their food and their liver has difficulty pushing out as many toxins. Their brain will also start to slow down.  This is why giving them a probiotic to amplify their health is especially essential. There are obviously things that aren’t ideal and leave you yearning for younger days but it is important to remember that your canine getting old is something not every dog parent has the luxury of experiencing. These golden years can still offer many joyous times and a great quality of life for you dog.