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Reduces acute and antibiotic-associated diarrhoea in dogs

Grade BSolid canine or strong extrapolated evidenceSave claim
Ingredient: Saccharomyces boulardii · probiotic

Plain-language summary

Randomised canine data support use for AAD and stress diarrhoea.

About the ingredient

What it is

A beneficial yeast.

Why it's used

Marketed for digestive support and acute GI upset.

Also known as: S. boulardii

Cited studies (1)

Canine studies
  • S. boulardii for acute diarrhoea in dogs — RCT
    Journal of Small Animal Practice · 2020
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    Study summary
    Moderate quality
    Design score 6/11
    Design
    RCT
    Species
    dog
    Sample size
    Not reported
    Duration
    Not reported
    Controls / blinding
    Controlled comparison group (per recorded study design)
    Funding
    Not reported
    Strengths
    • Randomized trial design
    • Conducted in dogs
    Limitations
    • Sample size not recorded
    • Study duration not recorded

    Outcome: Shorter duration of diarrhoea vs placebo

Products in our catalog with Saccharomyces boulardii (3)

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