Saccharomyces boulardiiĀ is a healthy, probiotic yeast. Yeast-based probiotics are unique because they'reĀ not harmed by antibiotics, like other probiotics are. Studies also show thatĀ Saccharomyces boulardiiĀ can help ease digestive upset during antibiotic use. This makesĀ Saccharomyces boulardiiĀ the perfect choice for dogs being treated with antibiotics or other medicines that harm gut bacteria.Ā
This friendly yeast deliversĀ other gut benefits too. It helps maintain a healthy gut lining and studies show S. boulardii can influence parts of the immune system that maintain proper gut permeability.
As a probiotic, it brings health benefits to the GI system and ultimately, the immune systemā¦ and it stops diarrhea!
More importantly,Ā S. boulardiiĀ preventsĀ diarrhea stemming from antibiotic use. So if you need to give your dog antibiotics, you should give himĀ S. boulardiiĀ as well.Ā
S. boulardiiĀ calms the intestines and protects them from pathogens and intruders that can damage the walls of your dogās intestines. It also modulates different parts of your dogās immune system and keeps the intestinal barrier function up and running. Damage in the intestinal barrier can lead to GI diseases.