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12/13/2025

Today’s dogs face challenges their wild ancestors never did:

• Frequent antibiotics and medications that disrupt the gut
• Urban living and constant exposure to environmental pollutants
• Highly processed diets
• Chronic, low-grade inflammation
• Reduced microbial diversity from indoor lifestyles

That’s why we created PRIMITIVE PROBIOTICS™ : a science-driven approach to restoring the canine microbiome using strains sourced from wild canids, healthy dogs, and living soil, the microbes dogs evolved alongside.

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• Puppies building a strong gut from day one
• Dogs with diarrhea, soft stools, or gas
• Recovery after antibiotics, illness, stress, or medications
• Dogs with anxiety, reactivity, or sleep issues
• Immune, digestive, and cognitive health

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12/12/2025

12/12/2025

New peer-reviewed study published in Journal of Small Animal Practice shows veterinarians are often prescribing the drug metronidazole to dogs and cats for reasons other than treating infections and many of these uses don’t follow current antibiotic guidelines.

The study surveyed veterinarians who used metronidazole in pets. Surprisingly, in 42% of cases, the drug was given only for non-antibiotic reasons, most often for acute diarrhea, chronic diarrhea, or giardia, even though experts say antibiotics are almost never needed for routine diarrhea.

Many vets said they used metronidazole because they believed it had anti-inflammatory or immune-calming effects, not because the pet had a bacterial infection. Other reasons included:
• thinking it might help diarrhea
• past positive experiences
• owner expectations
• or concern about possible infections

Researchers warn this is a problem because unnecessary antibiotic use contributes to antimicrobial resistance and can harm the gut microbiome.

12/12/2025

We all want to prevent unwanted litters. Hysterectomies and vasectomies offer early, safe sterilization, starting at 8 weeks, while preserving the natural hormones dogs need.

New Peer-reviewed study shows s*x hormones (like estrogen and testosterone) help the spine and discs develop properly. Removing these hormones from dogs too early can affect bone growth and disc strength, making the spine more vulnerable.

Spaying/neutering early (before 12 months) greatly increased the risk of slipped discs in French Bulldogs.

• For males:
o Early-neutered males were almost twice as likely to develop IVDH compared to intact males.
o Neutering after 12 months actually lowered their risk.

• For females:
o The effect was even stronger.
o Spayed females were about 5 times more likely to have IVDH than intact females.
o If spayed before 12 months, they were almost 10 times more likely to develop the problem.

The age you choose to spay or neuter a French Bulldog can have a major impact on their long-term spine health.

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11/29/2025

Dog Aging Project Peer-Reviewed Study - “Dogs with consistent CBD💧 use showed a decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviors over time compared to a more steady trend among non-use dogs. […] The decline in the intensity of aggressive behaviors suggests the potential use of CBD in dog training. Further studies are needed to advance our understanding of this novel supplement at the mechanistic, clinical, and population levels.”

CBD has shown real promise in supporting dogs with anxiety, reactivity, and aggression. However, access to high-quality CBD is limited in many regions, and regulations vary widely across the U.S. and globally. For families who cannot access CBD or want a more standardized, long-term solution, GABA-producing calming probiotics offer a powerful, fully legal alternative with growing scientific support for dogs.

A 2025 randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial found that dogs given a patented GABA-producing probiotic strain (Lactiplantibacillus plantarum LP815™) experienced significant reductions in aggression and anxiety, along with improved sleep stability and faster post-separation calming. No serious adverse effects were reported across more than 1,100 doses, making it a safe option for extended daily use.

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