Why would a probiotic/digestive enzyme dog supplement like Fido-Vite come in a powder?

A probiotic and digestive enzyme supplement like Fido-Vite comes in a powder form primarily to preserve the stability and efficacy of its active ingredients and to ensure ease of administration. Powders are less likely to expose probiotics to heat or moisture, which can destroy beneficial bacteria and enzymes. This format also allows for precise mixing with the dog’s food, ensuring better palatability and more consistent dosing, which is especially important for supplements containing sensitive ingredients like live probiotics and digestive enzymes.

 

Benefits of Powder Form

  • Enhanced Ingredient Stability: Powders are dry, helping maintain the viability of probiotics and the activity of enzymes, both of which are sensitive to heat and moisture.
  • Easy Administration: Powder can be easily sprinkled over food, making it suitable for dogs of all ages and for different diet types, including raw, kibble, or home-cooked meals.
  • Better Absorption: The direct contact of powder with food enables optimal mixing and nutrient absorption in the digestive tract, supporting gut health and digestive efficiency.
  • Flexible Dosing: Powder allows for more flexible and precise dosing, which is essential in veterinary nutrition.

 

Why Not Other Forms?

Chews, tablets, and capsules may require higher processing temperatures, risking loss of probiotic and enzyme activity. Liquids, meanwhile, can decrease the shelf life of sensitive ingredients due to moisture, making them less stable than powders.