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Enzymes and Probiotics for Pet Nutrition
ENZYMES
Enzymes help promote canine and feline health by supporting digestion,
helping break down food and transporting nutrients in the body. Digestive
enzyme supplements are useful for pets with sensitive stomachs or other
digestive system upsets, as well as in food transitioning. Enzyme supplements
can also benefit pets that are unable to produce enough of their own
enzymes, which can become an issue for older pets as they age.
Enzymes are categorized by the substances that they break down: proteins,
fats and carbohydrates. A variety of enzymes may be considered for use in
pet supplement formulations for both digestive and joint health.
Acid Protease 3.0
• A protein-digesting enzyme, effective at pH levels as
low as 3.0
• Ideal for a pet formulation, considering pets have
relatively lower pH conditions in the GI tract
• Particularly essential for the predominantly
carnivorous diet of felines
• Effective for the reduction of feline hairballs, which
are made up of 91% protein
Bromelain & Papain
• Protein-digesting enzymes sourced from pineapples
and papaya, effective at pH levels as low as 3.0
• Degrades proteins associated with inflammatory
response
• Effective for both digestive and joint health
formulations
Peptidase Prolyl Exopeptidase
• Also known as DPPIV, the enzyme most commonly
associated with gluten digestion
• Aid in the digestion of gluten proteins that may be
present in pet foods
Lipase
• A fat-digesting enzyme
• Offers more thorough digestion of fats often
associated with carnivorous, raw diet
Pancreatic Lipase
• A fat-digesting enzyme, a derivative of natural
pancreatic enzymes (bovine or porcine)
• Also contains amylase (carbohydrate-digesting) and
protease (protein-digesting) activities
Amylase & Glucoamylase
• Carbohydrate-digesting enzymes
• Aids in the thorough digestion of cereal grains and
meals present in many dried pet foods
Xylanase
• A carbohydrate-digesting enzyme
• Breaks down starches that have xylose-containing
polymers like those in wheat, oats, and barley
• Particularly effective when combined with other
carbohydrases such as cellulase and beta-glucanase
Beta-glucanase
• A carbohydrate-digesting enzyme
• Breaks down polysaccharides known as beta
D-glucans, which are associated with grains such as
barley, oats, and wheat
Cellulase
• Carbohydrate-digesting enzymes not endogenously
produced by dogs and cats (or humans)
• Breaks down the fibers in plants (cellulose)
• Aids in digestion of many pet foods which contain
cellulose as a bulking agents or functional ingredient
(source of fiber)
PROBIOTICS
Domestic pets’ digestive systems are home to billions of bacteria that keep
their gut running smoothly. The gut is the largest immune organ in the body;
its function is to allow absorption of food, while excluding elements like
certain bacteria and toxins. For cats and dogs, studies show that a healthy
population of gut bacteria is vital to a fit gastrointestinal tract. The cause
of gastrointestinal problems for dogs is often related to their tendency to
eat things they shouldn’t, while cats may suffer digestive system upset as a
result of parasites in their prey. A probiotic supplement formulation for pets
can help balance intestinal microflora for pets that may have compromised
digestive function (vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, flatulence) due to various
factors, including medications or stress.
Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that help to maintain the health of the
intestinal tract, aid digestion and modulate the immune system. Species with specific strains known to benefit
dogs include Bacillus coagulans, as well as Lactobacillus acidophilus which has been shown to improve frequency
and quality of stools in dogs with sensitive digestive systems. Probiotics are also of particular importance in cats
with any type of digestive problem, including vomiting, hairballs, diarrhea, and constipation.
A variety of probiotic strains may be considered for use in a pet supplement formulation, including:
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Lactobcaillus delbrueckii
Bacillus coagulans
Bifidobacterium longum
Lactococcus lactis
DE111™ Bacillus subtilis
Lactobacillus acidophilus
Lactobacillus plantarum
Lactobacillus casei
Streptococcus thermophilius
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Czarnecki-Maulden, G. L. (2007). Probiotics as tools to improve health:
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Grzeskowiak, Ł., Endo, A., Beasley, S., & Salminen, S. (2015). Microbiota and
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Veterinaria, 10(1), 13-24.
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Rao, D. R., & Chawan, C. B. (1997). Enzyme technologies for alleviating lactose
maldigestion/Tecnologías enzimáticas para aliviar la mala digestion de la
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Enzymes and probiotics listed here are defined in the Official Publication
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