Frequently Asked Questions
Pets that have been malnourished, rescued, or have an unknown history benefit from Companions Choice Prebiotic + Probiotic supplements. Added to their daily diet, Companions Choice will assist with repair of the digestive system, proper absorption of nutrients, and help with weight gain.
Senior pet’s special feeding programs of higher protein and fats can have a toll on the digestive system. Along with lowered immune response and maintenance medications Companions Choice daily supplement can help prevent digestive issues that may arise, and maintain healthy immune function.
Dams benefit from Companions Choice prior to and after birth. As the fetus grows it compresses and crowds the digestive system often resulting in digestive issues or the dam losing her appetite. The stress of giving birth can also cause digestive upset. Companions Choice replenishes gut bacteria, promotes healthy digestive function, and assists with appetite.
Newborn animals benefit from our Companions Choice paste. The newborns digestive system and immune functions are not fully developed. Use of Companions Choice paste at the beginning of your pet’s life will reduce or eliminate new born issues such as E. coli infections, Giardiasis, Coccidiosis, and other issues that result in digestive upset.
Weaning is a stressful time on young pets. Using Companions Choice paste prior to and after weaning ensures consistent appetite and decreases digestive upset due to stress and changes in diet. Continuing with the Companions Choice daily supplement will ensure a healthy start to their new life.
Breeding studs are under more stress during breeding season. Use of Companions Choice will maintain a consistent appetite and prevent digestive upsets from stress and changes in routine.
Pets that are in training and competing are under stress and eating large amounts of feed. Large meals quickly enter the stomach where starches and sugars can alter the pH resulting in the decrease of beneficial bacteria. When beneficial bacteria die off the harmful bacteria will start to take over. Companions choice helps flourish the gut with beneficial bacteria levels and assist with a proper functioning digestive system.
Sore stomachs, diarrhea, loose stool, and disruptions in the digestive system are very common symptoms of a stressed or nervous pet. Pets that are exhibiting these symptoms will benefit from the Companions Choice paste to assist with immediate symptoms, and for best results follow with the daily supplement. Companions Choice supplements also contain B-vitamins that have a natural calming effect along with the probiotic will promote normal digestive function.
Therapy companions travel a lot to different environments and may be exposed to bacteria. Companions Choice paste prior to transporting, while on the road, and after arrival can lower stress and help prevent infections. The prebiotic will bind to toxins that are in the digestive tract and remove them through excretion. Companions Choice supplements also contain B-vitamins that have a natural calming effect to promote normal digestive function.
Boarding or change in a pet’s home environment may result in sore stomachs, diarrhea, loose stool, and disruptions in the digestive system. Pets that are exhibiting these symptoms will benefit from the Companions Choice paste to alleviate immediate symptoms, and for best results follow with the daily supplement. Companions Choice supplements also contain B-vitamins that have a natural calming effect along with the probiotic will promote normal digestive function.
When pets travel they may lose their appetite, not drink well, or show signs of stress. Your pet will benefit from Companions Choice paste prior to transporting, while on the road and after arrival. Companions Choice supplements also contain B-vitamins that have a natural calming effect along with the probiotic will promote normal digestive function.
When using NSAIDS the most common side effects are vomiting, loss of appetite, and diarrhea. Companions Choice will replenish good bacteria, and assist in the bodies proper use of the medications. The good bacteria along with the toxin binding prebiotic in Companions Choice will help protect the stomach from becoming irritated.
Pets that have a compromised digestive system or may lose their appetite due to the antibiotics will benefit from Companions Choice. Antibiotics deplete the amount of good bacteria in the stomach. Companions Choice paste will assist with immediate repair, after the therapy is complete, by replenishing the good bacteria and assisting in any digestive issues your pet may have from being on antibiotics.
Companions Choice paste helps with pets that have been wormed and may lose their appetite or have had a compromised digestive system due to the amount of worms in their system. Companions Choice daily supplement will help restore and maintain your pet’s digestive system.
Sickness, ingesting toxins, bad bacteria, or food overload can cause loose stool and diarrhea. A rebalance of the good bacteria will help stop or prevent this metabolic issue. The lactobacillus bacteria, bacillus bacteria and encapsulated live yeast in Companions Choice will work together for a healthy digestive system. For immediate relief, Companions Choice paste will help with present symptoms.
Constipation can be a result of medications, dehydration, or changes in diet. Companions Choice combined with digestible fibre will assist in proper over all digestion. Companions Choice also assists in water intake with helping the stomach digest food correctly creating the natural response to drink more.
A healthy immune function and being calm are key factors to reduce the length of recovery time. Companions Choice containing bacillus bacteria, lactobacillus bacteria and mannan-oligosaccharides to stimulate the immune response and help reduce stomach upset after surgery. Companions Choice supplements also contain B-vitamins that have a natural calming effect along with the prebiotic and probiotic will promote normal digestive function.
When changing diet indigestion is very common. Companions Choice will aid in the transition with natural ingredients to calm the stomach and help the digestive system adjust to the new diet.
Infections of the digestive tract can result from bacterial or viral infections. When bad bacteria and toxins are flourishing it is essential to introduce good bacteria. Along with the probiotics, the prebiotic toxin binder will help restore the balance so the good bacteria can flourish in the digestive tract. Your pet will benefit from the Companions Choice Paste to assist with immediate symptoms and for best results follow with the daily supplement.
Pets that are prone to bloat and gas should receive Companions Choice daily to assist with proper digestion and reduce the gas build up due to improper starch digestion. Pets that are exhibiting symptoms of excessive gas and bloat will benefit from the Companions Choice Paste to resolve immediate symptoms. For best results follow with our daily supplement. Companions Choice is not a treatment for bloat due to twists or impaction but may help prevent both from happening with a proper functioning digestive system.
Allergies are typically from food or the environment. Food allergies are when the body is recognizing something bad so it releases histamines to combat. The results of these allergies may cause inflamed bowls. Companions Choice will help build the immune system to lessen the effects of the allergies and strengthen the stomach lining for less digestive upset.
Over feeding, under feeding, and feed changes will cause stress on the digestive tract. Companions Choice will aid in the transition with natural ingredients to calm the stomach and help the digestive system adjust to a new diet, assist with weight loss, and help with nutrient digestion.
Special feeding programs with higher protein can have a toll on your pet’s digestive system. Companions Choice will aid in the diet transition with natural ingredients to calm the stomach and help the digestive system adjust and assist in nutrient absorption. The Vitamin E found in Companions Choice has an added benefit to naturally control blood sugar levels and insulin action."
Some dermatitis issues are an overload of toxins in the system that work into the blood stream. Once in the blood, these toxins make their way to the largest organ in the body, the skin and coat. Companions Choice prebiotic works as a toxin binder that will help remove toxins by binding with them and removing them from the system. The probiotic in Companions Choice will fight the bad bacteria, and assist in nutrient absorption creating better blood flow and a healthier skin and coat.
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Pet's weight |
Under 11lbs (Under 5kg) |
11-22lbs (5-10kg) |
22-44lbs (10-20kg) |
44-66lbs (20-30kg) |
66-88lbs (30-40kg) |
Over 88 lbs (Over 40 kg) |
Daily Dose (g) | 0.5g | 1-1.5g | 1.5-2g | 2-2.5g | 2.5-3g | 3-4g |
Daily Dose | 1 scoop | 2-3 scoops | 3-4 scoops | 4-5 scoops | 5-6 scoops | 6-8 scoops |
How long will a pouch last?
Scoops Per Day | Pet's Weight |
55g (110 Scoops) |
125g (250 Scoops) |
300g (600 Scoops) |
720g (1440 Scoops) |
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1 | 0-11lbs | 15 weeks | 35 weeks | 85 weeks | 205 weeks |
2 | 11-22lbs | 7 weeks | 17 weeks | 42 weeks | 102 weeks |
3 | 22-44lbs | 5 weeks | 11 weeks | 28 weeks | 68 weeks |
4 | 44-66lbs | 4 weeks | 8 weeks | 21 weeks | 51 weeks |
5 | 66-88lbs | 3 weeks | 7 weeks | 17 weeks | 41 weeks |
6 | Over 88lbs | 2 weeks | 5 weeks | 14 weeks | 34 weeks |