Digestive Support in a Sprinkle: How Probiotics & Digestive Enzymes in Our SuperFood Topper Promote Gut Health

One aspect of your dog’s health that is often overlooked is their gut health, which plays a crucial role in keeping them happy and healthy. A healthy digestive system is essential, not only for absorbing nutrients but also for maintaining a strong immune system and optimal energy levels. Fortunately, improving your dog’s gut microbiome doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. By simply adding a quick sprinkle of the Carson & Bear SuperFood™ Topper to their food, you can provide essential digestive support.

A healthy gut is key to your dog’s well-being, but many pet foods lack functional food components for digestion. Our SuperFood Topper is packed with probiotics and digestive enzymes to support gut health—here’s how it helps!

Understanding Gut Health in Dogs

Before we explore the role of prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes, let’s first understand why gut health is so important. The digestive system plays a vital role in processing food, absorbing nutrients, and eliminating waste. A healthy gut not only ensures that your dog gets the maximum nutritional value from their food but also supports their immune system, helps manage inflammation, and keeps them feeling energetic and happy.

When the digestive system is out of balance, it can lead to or exacerbate various issues, such as:

  • Bloating
  • Diarrhea or constipation
  • Loss of appetite
  • Vomiting
  • Behavioral and cognitive issues
  • Inflammatory and allergic conditions
  • Metabolic disorders
  • Obesity

Digestive Enzymes

Dogs are naturally more inclined toward a carnivorous diet, which can make it more challenging for them to digest plant-based ingredients commonly found in kibble, such as grains, legumes, and root vegetables. Whether the kibble is grain-free or grain-inclusive, it often contains a significant amount of plant matter, which can be hard for dogs to break down on their own.

The Carson & Bear SuperFood™ Topper is formulated with enzymes that enhance the digestibility of these ingredients, making nutrients more accessible. This not only improves nutrient absorption but also helps reduce digestive issues like gas and bloating while promoting a balanced gut environment.

Additionally, the proteins found in kibble are typically less digestible than those in fresh food. To address this, our formula includes enzymes that help break down protein molecules, aiding digestion and reducing gastrointestinal discomfort. This supports muscle maintenance and growth, while boosting overall immune health.

By incorporating digestive enzymes, the Carson & Bear SuperFood™ Topper ensures that your dog gets the most out of every meal, promoting optimal health and vitality.

What Are Prebiotics & Probiotics?

“Live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host.” Simply put, your dog needs prebiotics and probiotics to support their gut microbiome!

Let’s define prebiotics and probiotics:

Prebiotics – Non-digestible fibers that act as food for the good bacteria (probiotics) in the gut. They help probiotics thrive and multiply, creating healthy gut flora that aids in proper digestion.

Probiotics – Live microorganisms (often referred to as “good bacteria”) that are beneficial for your dog’s gut health. They help restore the balance of the gut flora by increasing the number of good bacteria. This improves digestion, nutrient absorption, and immunity. Since they are living organisms, they have a limited shelf life.

Not all probiotics are equally effective. For probiotics to truly make a positive impact on your dog’s gut health, they must meet three essential criteria: they must be proven and well-studied strains, viable (alive and active) microorganisms, and present in sufficient amounts.

The Carson & Bear SuperFood™ Topper contains Enterococcus faecium and Lactobacillus acidophilus, two of the most researched and reliable probiotic strains for dogs. These strains are carefully selected not only because they are scientifically proven to promote gut health and strengthen the immune system, but also because they are viable microorganisms, meaning they remain alive and active throughout the product’s shelf life. This ensures that they can effectively colonize the gut and deliver their full health benefits.

To maintain the potency of these probiotics, our formula uses advanced encapsulation and proper storage practices, guaranteeing stability and effectiveness. Additionally the CFU (Colony Forming Units) count is kept high enough to promote strong colonization in the gut, allowing the good bacteria to outcompete harmful microbes and support a balanced microbiome.

By incorporating live and active probiotics, the Carson & Bear SuperFood™ Topper supports better digestion, reduces gastrointestinal discomfort, and enhances immune function — helping your dog thrive from the inside out.

Benefits of Prebiotics:

  • Improves digestive function and stool quality.
  • Supports the body’s natural defenses and reduces the risk of infection.
  • Helps regulate your pet’s energy balance and glucose metabolism.
  • Boosts the number of specific microbes associated with improved health.
  • Reduces fecal odor.

Benefits of Probiotics:

  • Reduces the incidence of or shortens recovery time from diarrhea.
  • Reduces the need for antibiotics in animals with diarrhea (antibiotics kill off the good gut bacteria, so it’s important to supplement with probiotics if your dog is on antibiotics).
  • Helps maintain the health of animals with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
  • Aids the digestion of food substances that are difficult for dogs to break down.
  • Dogs most likely to benefit from probiotics typically include those prone to gastrointestinal disease, those on antibiotics, those under high levels of stress, and older dogs.

How Carson & Bear SuperFood™ Topper Promotes Gut Health

Improves digestion: Digestive enzymes help break down food into smaller, absorbable nutrients, promoting efficient digestion and nutrient assimilation, which can help reduce digestive stress and improve gut health.

Supports the gut microbiome with prebiotics and probiotics: A balanced microbiome is essential to overall health, functioning much like a vital organ and influencing numerous aspects of well-being. By promoting beneficial bacteria and maintaining microbial diversity, prebiotics and probiotics enhance digestion, immune function, and even mental health, making them indispensable for a thriving body and mind.

  • Fights Off Harmful Germs: Good bacteria in the gut help keep bad bacteria in check by taking up space and eating the nutrients that harmful bacteria need to survive. They also produce natural substances that kill or stop the growth of bad bacteria and help strengthen the gut lining, making it harder for harmful germs to take hold. This balance keeps the gut healthy and protects the body from infections and inflammation.
  • Improving Digestion and Nutrient Absorption – The gut microbiome helps break down food more effectively and supports the absorption of essential nutrients.
  • Detoxification: It helps break down toxins and process medications, reducing the body’s overall toxic load.
  • Protecting the Gut: A healthy microbiome keeps the gut lining strong, preventing harmful bacteria and pathogens from entering the bloodstream.
  • Brain and Mental Health: The gut and brain communicate closely through the “gut-brain axis,” influencing mood. This communication system allows signals from the gut to influence mood, stress levels, and overall mental well-being.
  • Metabolic Balance: The microbiome plays a key role in regulating metabolism, controlling blood sugar levels, and helping maintain a healthy weight.
  • Supports a Healthy Immune System – Did you know that 70% of your dog’s immune system resides in the gut? This makes a healthy gut microbiome essential for a strong immune system. A balanced gut promotes the production of antibodies, which help fight off infections.

Simple and Effective Digestive Support for Your Dog

Gut health is the foundation of your dog’s overall well-being, and the Carson & Bear SuperFood™ Topper provides an easy and effective way to support it. With the powerful combination of prebiotics, probiotics, and digestive enzymes, these toppers help balance the gut microbiome, improving digestion, enhancing nutrient absorption, and supporting a healthy immune system.

“This is a great addition to extend your dog’s lifespan. It provides functional food components, that support the microbiome, which plays a crucial role in nearly every aspect of health”. says Dr. Rosario Zanatta, DVM MSc.

By adding this quick and easy step to your dog’s meals, you’re giving them the support they need to sustain a balanced gut and promote overall vitality. Whether your dog struggles with digestive issues or you simply want to ensure they receive the best possible nutrition, the Carson & Bear SuperFood™ Topper is the way to go—one sprinkle at a time.

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