Probiotics are often prescribed when a person has taken antibiotics long term since antibiotics can sometimes deplete your body of the good bacteria as well as the bad bacteria. Probiotics can be found in yogurts and health drinks. Probiotics for cats can be found in supplement form. If your cat has been on antibiotics for an illness then the probiotics can help your cat’s system rebuild good bacteria. The good bacteria is able to aid in digestion and boost the immune system. Some veterinarians have found probiotics to also be helpful in treating irritable bowel, and intestinal inflammation and the occasional UTI or urinary tract infection. Blood work may be run by your vet to determine if the cat is in need of probiotics. If so, a prescription can be written. Make sure you take your cat in for checkups with your pet clinic West Bloomfield, MI once the cat has been on the probiotics for a while.
