Why do reptiles need probiotics or DFMs?
Antibiotics have been a valuable tool against certain diseases. Unfortunately, some pathogens, such as Salmonella, are resistant to their capabilities to prevent or cure disease. Because of the indiscriminate nature of some antibiotics they will destroy both “bad” and “good” bacteria. Since the bacteria “war” is a numbers game, it is important that the “good” bacteria always outnumber the “bad” bacteria. Feeding a probiotic or DFM specially formulated for reptiles can help insure this replenishing of “good” bacteria. Since all animals can experience stress and pathogens take advantage of stressful situations it is crucial that there are fewer numbers of these potential pathogens in the gut of the animal.
