Veterinary Probiotic - cheaper alternative???

[EJJ999]

After a bout of spasmodic colic the vet sold me a carton of 'Veterinary Probiotic'. Bit expensive at £50 but haven't had any problems since. Just about run out now so either buy some more or find something else.

I tried comfort gut (friend gave me one dose) and he didn't eat it - so glad I didn't buy that.

He particularly likes a minty taste.

Just wondered if I can buy it elsewhere.

Thanks.

 

[i-love-wellies]

Comfort gut isnt a probiotic its charcoal that is supposed to improve stomach pH and aid digestion. You could try some natural probiotic yoghurt though this may be a pain to manage with storage etc long term... can be easier to just syringe it to them. Not sure of the dosage but ive heard good things i'd imagine youd want something with lactobacillus/acidophilus but maybe double check with your vet.

 

[thatsmygirl]

Give protexin a try, I really rate the product.

 

[BarnesBridge]

I've used Equine America UlserGard since my boy had ulcer-related colic and he's (touch wood!) not had any flare ups since. I also feed Dengie Helathy Tummy as that has a probiotic in it. X

 

[SO1]

Does the vet probiotic have the ingredients listed and how much of each in it as if it does then you can compare it with other products.

I am using the feedmark Biopro and was wondering about Protexin which is much cheaper. However when I looked at spec it appears the Biopro has a large amout of pro and pre biotics in each dose iwhich must be why the price is more.

 

[Maesfen]

Natural yoghurt from the supermarket, flavour to his taste or syringe down.

 

[Milkmaid]

Protexin is ace. Dengie Healthy Tummy has it added ☺

 

[EJJ999]

Probably not connected - but have used Protexin for a few days now - he is a bit silly !!! Anyone tried it and found their horses being highly strung while on it????

 

[pepsimaxrock]

It costs £35 at the vet practice I use. Pm if you want details x

 

[JillA]

Yeassac - mine generally have it as a matter of routine, especially if they are changing feeds.

 

[Jessok]

I'm not convinced about Protexin (I used to have Biopro which has better composition) Is Protexin really work?

 

[applecart14]

pink powder. If he likes a minty taste just whack some dried mint in there.

 

[Micky]

Natural yogurt, cheap cheerful and it works!