Your pet’s gut is full of millions of bacteria that’s both good and bad. When there are more bad bacteria than good, it can cause digestive system issues.
Inside your pet, there’s constant communication between the gut and brain through signals that travel along the nerves, Zanghi explains. If something is wrong with your pet’s digestive system, “the brain gets the message that something is off with our pet’s gut, and this can lead to changes in emotions,” he says.
Your pet’s healthy digestive system can be thrown off for several reasons, and all can impact your pet’s health, according to Brian Zanghi, PhD, senior researcher and nutritionist at Purina. “Gut health is all about balance,” Zanghi says. Your pet’s gut is full of millions of bacteria that’s both good and bad. When the good bacteria outnumber the bad bacteria, your pet’s gut is healthy and functioning well. But when there are more bad bacteria than good, it can cause stomach issues.
Stomach issues usually show up as stress in your pet, Zanghi explains. It’s not always easy to know when your pet is stressed, but a frazzled pet will generally show one or more of these signs:· Ignoring you or not wanting to give you attentionIf you notice the signs that your pet’s gut health is out of balance, talk to your veterinarian about using a probiotic. “Just like us, pets can benefit from probiotics to balance out harmful bacteria,” Zanghi says.
“Bottom line: Listen to your gut,” Zanghi says. “If you feel something is off with your pet, you might be onto something.”
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