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Tackling behavioural issues requires long-term strategies
Behavioural issues have lasting effects on a dog’s well-being and can strain the pet–owner bond in multiple ways. Supporting dogs’ calm behaviour and fostering resilience to stressful situations requires holistic and long-term solutions1.
A new approach through the gut-brain axis
Diet-related changes in gut microbiota can influence the brain via the gut-brain axis and may, in turn, influence stress-related behaviours2.
1- Barcelos AM, Kargas N, Mills D. Pets. 2024;1(1):53–69. doi:10.3390/pets1010007
2- Sacoor C, Marugg JD, Lima NR, et al. Vet Med Int. 2024;2856759. doi:10.1155/2024/2856759
The first and only probiotic authorised in EU to help dogs maintain calm behaviour & provide resilience to stress factors
Steps
Contains a strain of beneficial bacteria, Bifidobacterium longum BL999®*
(1x10⁹ CFU/sachet)¹
*Bifidobacterium longum NCC 3001 / CNCM I - 5642
Proven to help dogs cope with external stressors
(e.g. separation, unfamiliar visitors, novel sounds or changes in routine and location)¹
Helps dogs control salivary cortisol concentrations and slow heart rates in response to external stressors¹
Great taste: Can be easily sprinkled on dog food with great acceptance
In a blinded crossover study, 90% of dogs showed an improvement in displaying reduced stress-related behaviors after 6 weeks of supplementing with Bifidobacterium longum BL999®1.
1- McGowan RTS, Barnett HR, Czarnecku-Maulden G, et al. Proc Am Coll Vet Behav Symp. 2018.
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