{"product_id":"proactive-paws-primitive-probiotics","title":"Proactive Paws Primitive Probiotics™","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Future of Pet Probiotics Starts Here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost pet probiotics on the market are human strains, never adapted to the metabolic, immune, or thermal environment of dogs. They’re not designed to survive the journey through a carnivore’s GI tract and accomplish a specific purpose. And many lack evidence of efficacy in the species they’re sold for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat’s why Dr Karen Becker, a functional medicine veterinarian, and her tea of microbiome scientists, developed PRIMITIVE PROBIOTICS™. It is a radically different, science-driven approach to rebuilding and maintaining your dog’s microbiome using the very strains nature intended: from wild canids, healthy domestic dogs, and living soil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for a dog probiotic that truly works, PRIMITIVE PROBIOTICS™ is the answer. This canine probiotic supplement is specifically formulated for dogs, ensuring optimal gut health, better digestion, and a stronger immune system. Unlike generic options, our species-specific strains are designed to thrive in your dog’s unique gastrointestinal environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday's domestic dogs face modern challenges their wild counterparts never encountered: \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequent antibiotic \/ medication exposure that disrupts the microbiome \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUrban environments, increased environmental pollutants \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHighly processed diets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChronic low-grade inflammation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduced microbial diversity due to indoor lifestyles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is Primitive Probiotics™ the best probiotic for dogs?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Ancestral strains \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese strains are isolated from wild wolves and represent the ancient microbial allies that dogs evolved with: robust, immune-priming, and genetically aligned with the canine body.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Species-specific strains\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from healthy domestic dogs, these strains are uniquely adapted to the stressors and diets of modern life. They're highly colonizable for digestion, immunity, and stress tolerance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Soil-based organisms (SBOs)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpore-forming probiotics like Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus clausii are natural survivors. They resist heat, stomach acid, and antibiotics; modulating inflammation and restoring balance when your dog needs it most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBenefits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncreases beneficial gut bacterial\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduces harmful pathogens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrengthens gut barrier and tight junctions to combat leaky gut\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupports digestion, immunity, and metabolism\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReduce anxiety and improve mood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdapted to survive and thrive in your dog's gut \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePrimitive Probiotics™ is ideal for:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePuppies building a resilient microbiome from the start\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs with diarrhoea, soft stools, or excessive gas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs recovering from antibiotics and other microbiome-disrupting medications, illness, or stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs with anxiety, aggression, or sleep issues\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs needing immune and cognitive support \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat can you expect?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e24 - 48 hours: Noticeably firmer stools, less gas, and less bloating \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 - 2 weeks: Calmer mood and better appetite \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4 + weeks: Stronger immunity, more energy, improved sleep, and better resilience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy do vets trust Primitive Probiotics™?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by a functional medicine veterinarian and microbiome scientists \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt for the canine gut, not repurposed from human formulas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird-party tested for purity, viability, and shelf stability\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFree from fillers, preservatives, or synthetic flavours \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafe for long-term use in all breeds and life stages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSafety-certified: evaluated under FDA GRAS and Health Canada List C veterinary health standards\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClinically backed: supported by multi-site trails using real-world canine models, not rodents or petri dishes \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured in the USA in a GMP-certified facility, following strict quality and safety guidelines to ensure purity, potency, and consistency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDirections \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSprinkle the recommended amount directly onto food or a snack once daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor dogs with sensitive stomachs, start with half the suggested dose for the first few days and gradually increase to a full dose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf using during antibiotic therapy, give the probiotic at least 4 hours before or after antibiotics to help protect beneficial bacteria. (based on 1 Billion CFU per 1.5 g serving)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Dogs: under 15 lbs \/ under 6.8 kg - 1\/2 scoop (0.75 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium Dogs: under 15 - 40 lbs \/ under 6.8 kg - 18.1 kg- 1 scoop (1.5 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Dogs: under 40 - 80 lbs \/ under 18.1 kg - 36.3 kg - 1\/2 scoop (2.25 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExtra Large Dogs: over 80 lbs \/ over 36.3 kg - 2 scoops (3 g)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct facts \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive Ingredients per 1 Scoop (1.5g):\u003cbr\u003eOrganic Pumpkin Powder (Cucurbita moschata) - 1.38 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanine Heritage Blend - Dog Strains - 600 Million CFU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactobacillus casei\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactobacillus fermentum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePediococcus acidilactici\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBifidobacterium bifidum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNon-Spore Forming Probiotics and Yeast Blend - 200 Million CFU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactiplantibacillus plantarum LP815™\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaccharomyces boulardii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactobacillus rhamnosus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil-Based Probiotics Blend - 150 Million CFU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOptiBiome BS50® Bacillus subtilis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMuniSpore® Bacillus clausii\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanine Ancestral Blends - Wolf Strain - 50 Million CFU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactobacillus reuteri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLactobacillus brevis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQs\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes Primitive Probiotics™ different from other dog probiotics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimitive Probiotics™ combines ancestral strains from wild wolves, species-specific strains from healthy domestic dogs, and ultra-resilient soil-based organisms (SBOs). This unique 3-in-1 formula delivers unmatched microbial diversity and survives stomach acid to truly transform your dog's gut health\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long before I start to see results? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost dogs experience better stool quality and less gas within 24 - 48 hours. Calmer moods and reduced itching typically appear within 1 - 2 weeks, with stronger immunity and sustained energy by week 4. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Primitive Probiotics™ safe for puppies and senior dogs?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is vet-formulated and safe for dogs of all ages, including puppies building a strong microbiome and seniors needing extra digestive and immune support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan this help my dog with anxiety or aggression issues?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimitive Probiotics™ includes GABA-producing LP815, clinically shown to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and promote restful sleep, making it ideal for anxious or high-string dogs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf my dogs has taken or is taking antibiotics, when should I give Primitive Probiotics™? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your dog has recently finished a course of antibiotics, give Primitive Probiotics with meals to help rebuild and restore the microbiome. If your dog is currently taking antibiotics, administer Primitive Probiotics at least 4 hours before or after the antibiotic dose - never at the same time - to ensure both work effectively. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat food best pairs with probiotics? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganic pumpkin fibre is a whole-food digestive superfood. With both soluble and insoluble fibre, it supports nutrient absorption, regular stools, and a balanced gut environment where probiotics thrive. Rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, pumpkin also nourishes the gut lining, calms inflammation, and strengthens immune defences. Unlike isolated probiotics that can trigger SIBO, pumpkin is gentle, effective, and biologically appropriate, making it the ideal partner for probiotics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*We try our best to keep product information and images up to date but take note that they only serve as a guide. While it doesn't happen often, changes by manufacturers may take some time to reflect on our site. 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