Bark & Whiskers® Gut Restore Bites (180g)

Q. I already give my pet Bark & Whiskers® Complete Probiotics. Does Gut Restore Bites replace Complete Probiotics, or can I give him both?

A. Depending on your pet’s specific needs, you can give one or both products to support her gut and immune health. For optimal results, we recommend both.

Gut Restore Bites has been specifically formulated for pets who may need some extra help in getting their digestion and gut health back into optimal working condition. Its ingredients, including prebiotics and spore-forming probiotics, as well as Butyrate and soothing botanicals, were carefully selected for their ability to support a healthy gut lining as well as providing balanced support for immune health, digestion, and mental health and behavior.

Bark & Whiskers® Complete Probiotics provides a complete panel of probiotics – 38 billion CFU of beneficial bacteria from 14 powerful dog- and cat-friendly probiotic strains for overall digestive, immune, and mental health support.

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7 Ways a Healthy Gut Microbiome Makes a Difference in Your Pet's Overall Well-Being

Your pet's gut microbiome consists of a complex community of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, that reside in her gastrointestinal tract.

A healthy microbiome is essential for your pet's overall health, as it plays a key role in various physiological processes. Here are just a few of the ways it supports health:

1. Supports digestion and nutrient absorption – Your pet's gut microbiome helps break down dietary components, producing essential short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which provide energy for intestinal cells and support gut motility.

2. Promotes healthy immune function – Beneficial or “good” gut bacteria interact with immune cells, promoting immune system development, producing immunoglobulins, and helping your pet's body distinguish between potentially harmful and health-promoting substances.

3. Helps guard against potential threats – A balanced microbiome helps prevent potentially harmful threats from taking over your pet's well-being by competing for nutrients and reinforcing the gut barrier.

4. Supports skin and coat health – Gut health influences nutrient absorption, impacting skin condition and coat quality. A well-balanced microbiome contributes to a shiny coat and healthy skin.

5. Affects mood and behavior – Your pet's gut-brain axis links gut health to mood, stress response, and behavior, so disruptions in gut bacteria may contribute to stress or other unwanted behavioral changes.

6. Helps maintain gastrointestinal health – Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in gut bacteria, is associated with occasional bowel and elimination issues, making a healthy microbiome crucial for gastrointestinal stability.

7. Promotes longevity and overall health – A strong gut microbiome contributes to overall well-being, supporting metabolism, and helping your pet maintain energy and vitality as he ages.

Active Ingredients per Soft Chew (3 g):

L-Glutamine .... 100 mg
Marshmallow (Althaea officinaliif} Root Extract .... 100 mg
ButyraGen'" (Tributyrin Complex) .... 15 mg
Providing Tributyrin .... 7.5 mg
LH01-Myoviridae, LL5-Siphoviridae, T4D-Myoviridae, LL 12-Myoviridae .... 3 mg
Bacillus coagulans .... 1.9 Billion CFU
Saccharomyces boulardii .... 1.5 Billion CFU
Bacillus subtilis NRRL B-67989 .... 200 Million CFU

Inactive Ingredients: Citric Acid, Coconut Glycerin, Flaxseed, Himalayan Salt, Natural Flavors, Organic Coconut Flour, Organic lsomaltooligosaccharide (from Tapioca Starch), Organic White Cheddar Cheese Powder (Organic Dried Cultured Milk, Salt), Pea Protein Isolate, Pumpkin Powder, Rice Hull, Sunflower Lecithin, Sunflower Seed Oil, Tapioca Starch, White Distilled Vinegar.

Directions for Use: Administer soft chew orally, once per day (preferably on a empty stomach)

Animal Type
Cats (2+ lbs.) 1 chew
Toy Breed Dogs (up to 14 lbs.) 1 chew
Small Breed Dogs (15-29 lbs.) 2 chews
Medium Breed Dogs (30-49 lbs.) 3 chews
Large Breed Dogs (50-79 lbs.) 4 chews
Giant Breed Dogs (80+ lbs.) 5 chews

Dr. Joseph Mercola founded Mercola.com in 1997 as a portal for natural health information and resources. It is one of the first health websites established to cater to readers who are interested in holistic medicine.

Around 2007, Dr Mercola wanted to develop and produce a comprehensive natural health product line for pets. For a little over two years, he searched to bring on a holistic veterinarian who shared the same principles and philosophies on natural health that he has. In November of 2009, he reached out to Dr. Karen Becker. Dr Mercola was impressed with Dr Karen’s 20 years of veterinary experience, plus the research of creating protocols for pet products that integrated human-grade ingredients. So with like-minded mission and purpose, Dr. Mercola Healthy Pets was born. Our canine, feline, and even some other of our pet companions can be treated with some of the same heath regimens as humans, with supplements like probiotics and vitamin B just to name a couple, to take control of their health.