Most of us have been on antibiotics at some point in our lives. Some of you may have even experienced a yeast infection, diarrhea or constipation during or after your course of the medication.

Dogs and cats also have similar side-effects from taking antibiotics. Some may experience diarrhea, constipation or more gas. Others may develop yeast infections which can manifest in the intestine, genitals or the ears.

After a course of antibiotics it often helps to take probiotics. Antibiotics kill harmful bacteria which cause infection. The down side is that they also kill the good bacteria in the intestine as well. Probioitcs help to put the friendly bacteria into the body.

Some of the important benefits of taking a probiotic supplement can include:

* Keeping constipation and diarrhea under control.
* Reduction of internal gas.
* Suppression of candida yeast.
* Suppression of a number of intestinal disorders.
* Reduction of bad breath
* Counteracting lactose intolerance by its association with lactase

One of my favorite probiotic products for both humans and pets is PB8.

PB 8® Pro-Biotic Acidophilus is a combination of 8 types of beneficial bacteria that favorably alter the intestinal balance, promote healthy digestion, inhibit growth of harmful bacteria and support immune system function.

PB 8 can be found at places which sell supplements such as Whole Foods, The Vitamin Shoppe and on-line.

Jeanie Marie Kraft, Lic.Ac. is keeping tails wagging on the North Shore of MA with veterianary acupuncture house-calls. FourPawsAcupuncture.com for more information.

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