How Does Bacteria Get Out of Whack in the First Place?
Improper Diet When you feed your pet an improper diet consisting of foods that are reactive to the gut, it causes increased permeability and negative physiologic responses. Abnormal gut fermentation of excessive amounts of grains (complex carbohydrates) can cause an overgrowth of yeast and unfriendly bacteria. This process also has an adverse effect on vitamin absorption, including the B vitamins, zinc and magnesium. Foods that are too high in insoluble fiber (fillers such as cellulose and beat pulp) can also cause a physiologic barrier to nutrient absorption by inhibiting nutrients from coming in contact with the mucosal surface. The end result for your pet is malabsorption and maldigestion. What s your clue that your dog or cat may not be able to digest or absorb the diet you re feeding? Gas, belching, vomiting and poor stool quality. Antibiotics It s vital to understand that antibiotics do not discriminate in the type of bacteria they destroy. They kill both the healthy and unhealth
