Dr. Karen Becker’s Proactive Paws: Primitive Probiotics™

Soil-Based Organism & Ancestral Strain GI Support for Dogs & Cats

Is Your Pet Experiencing These Red Flags? (The Quick Checklist)

• Diagnosed SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth) or suspected bacterial imbalances

• Recent bouts or chronic history of pancreatitis flare-ups

• Intermittent loose stools, diarrhea, or unpredictable bouts of constipation

• Severe bloating, a hard belly, or extreme gas right after eating

• Chronic scooting, licking at paws, or frequent ear flare-ups

• Unexplained skin irritation, hot spots, or a dull, dry coat

• Vomiting bile, acid reflux, or a sudden lack of interest in their food

• Recent use of antibiotics or steroidal medications that wipe out gut flora

Why It Works: The Fast Benefits

• The Safe Choice for SIBO: Traditional probiotics can overpopulate the small intestine and make SIBO worse. These resilient, spore-forming SBOs travel through the small intestine completely dormant, hatching only when they reach the large colon to safely crowd out bad bacteria without causing painful gas flare-ups.

• Critical Pancreatitis & Gut Support: Calms the intense, localized GI inflammation that often accompanies pancreatitis, protecting the gut barrier from breaking down during a flare-up.

• Stops Digestive Upsets: Rapidly stabilizes acute or chronic diarrhea, gas, bloating, and irregular bowel movements.

• Survives Harsh Stomach Acid: Uses resilient Soil-Based Organisms (SBOs) that remain dormant until they reach the intestines, guaranteeing live delivery where it matters most.

• Calms Environmental Allergies: Corrects the root cause of chronic itchiness, paw-licking, and hot spots by strengthening the gut-immune connection.

The Detailed Breakdown: Why Primitive Probiotics™ is Different

Most commercial pet probiotics use cheap, fragile dairy-based strains that die in the stomach long before they ever reach the intestines. True gut health requires ancestral resilience. Formulated by world-renowned proactive veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker, Primitive Probiotics™ mimics the diverse, robust microbes wild animals naturally ingested from pristine soils and prey.

By combining hardy, spore-forming Soil-Based Organisms (SBOs) with highly specific, non-dairy ancestral strains, this medical-grade powder survives the highly acidic canine and feline stomach to physically recolonize the GI tract.

Every single strain in this elite blend serves a critical, science-backed purpose:

• Bacillus coagulans & Bacillus subtilis (SBOs): These are naturally encapsulated spore-formers. They act as microscopic tanks, passing completely unharmed through searing stomach acid and bile. Once in the lower GI tract, they emerge to systematically eliminate pathogenic bacteria like Salmonella and Clostridium.

• Bifidobacterium animalis & Bifidobacterium longum: Powerful ancestral strains that excel at breaking down food components, producing vital B-vitamins, and maintaining the perfect pH environment to keep opportunistic yeast and bad bacteria from taking over.

• Lactobacillus acidophilus & Lactobacillus rhamnosus: Key drivers of mucosal immunity. They reinforce the delicate tight junctions of the gut lining, helping to reverse "leaky gut" syndrome and stopping undigested food particles from escaping into the bloodstream and triggering systemic allergy symptoms.

Product Specifications & Ingredients

• Active Ingredients per Scoop (1.5g): Bacillus coagulans, Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium animalis, Bifidobacterium longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus rhamnosus.

• Total Live Microorganisms: Guaranteed high-potency colony-forming units (CFUs) per serving at time of manufacture.

• Inactive Ingredients: Organic Apple Fiber (Free from corn, soy, wheat, dairy, or synthetic fillers).

• Texture: Easy-to-mix, highly palatable powder.

• Size: Available in 45g (approx. 30 scoops) or 135g (approx. 90 scoops) jars.

Daily Feeding Directions

Sprinkle directly onto your pet’s fresh food or snack once daily. Note: For pets with highly sensitive stomachs, start with half the suggested dose for the first 3 to 5 days, then gradually increase to the full amount.