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    5 Things Vets Wish Dog Owners Knew About Gut Health

    Most gut fixes treat symptoms. Here's what treats the cause.

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    #1

    Switching Foods Doesn't Fix a Bacterial Problem

    You've tried grain-free, limited ingredient, prescription. The diarrhea slows down for a few days, then comes right back. That's because the food was never the problem. When gut bacteria is out of balance, it struggles to digest anything properly, no matter what brand is in the bowl.

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    Why Probiotics Work for a Week, Then Stop

    Probiotics add bacteria to the gut. But if the gut environment is inflamed or imbalanced, those bacteria can't survive long enough to help. It's like planting seeds in bad soil. What the gut actually needs is an environment where good bacteria can take hold and stay.

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    When Your Dog's Gut Fails, Your Sleep Goes With It

    The 3AM accidents. The frantic trips outside. The mornings you wake up to a mess before your alarm. A dog's gut problem doesn't stay contained. It becomes your sleep problem, your stress, your daily cleanup. Fixing the root issue gives the whole household relief.

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    Beta-Glucans Do What Probiotics Can't

    Beta-glucans are compounds found in medicinal mushrooms that support the gut's immune lining. Instead of adding bacteria that wash out, they help strengthen the environment bacteria lives in. Research on senior dogs showed mushroom supplementation improved gut bacteria balance over 16 weeks. That's the kind of structural support probiotics were never designed to provide.

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    Real Gut Health Takes Weeks, Not Days

    Quick fixes feel good for 48 hours, then the cycle restarts. Lasting gut balance builds gradually as the immune system and microbiome stabilize. Most owners who stick with daily mushroom support notice changes between weeks 2 and 6. The difference is support that compounds, not just temporarily covers.

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    Buddy Guard is a 9-mushroom formula that supports gut bacteria balance from the inside out.

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    Beta-glucans that support the gut's immune lining

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    Promotes beneficial bacteria growth in senior dogs

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    Help calm gut inflammation

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    Provide chitosan fibers that support fat metabolism

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    FOUGHT GUT HEALTH FOR MOST OF ADULT LIFE

    "WOW!! Cisco and I have fought his allergies and gut health for most of his adult life. First thing we noticed was his lumps vanishing and his energy and alertness improved! Cisco is 13 this year and suffers from all the age-related issues but JOY has returned to him thanks to this wonderful product, and we are now lifetime members. I cannot emphasize how grateful I am to Petsmont!"

    Alan R.

    3/30/2025

    TRIED OTHER PRODUCTS, ONLY THIS WORKED FOR UPSET TUMMY

    "This is magic! Not only has it helped with the inflammation of the lumps; it has also helped my baby's upset tummy that comes with his senior years. I've tried other products and this is the only product that has made a huge difference and improved his quality of life!"

    Marcie S.

    5/1/2023

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