Vet Review: Vibeful® Probiotic Supplement for Dogs

The Vibeful® Probiotic Gastrointestinal Support Powder Digestive Supplement for Dogs, created by Chewy, was singled out by our veterinarian review panel as a great option for picky pets. It’s available in a single-dose powder packet that can be mixed with wet or dry food.

Read on to learn more about what our vet panel had to say and to determine if this supplement is a good fit for your dog.

Main Ingredients

• Dried chicken liver. This provides a highly palatable, nutritious powder base.
• Dicalcium phosphate. This is a source of calcium and phosphorus, which support healthy bones and teeth.
• Enterococcus faecium fermentation product. Known as E. faecium, this is a beneficial bacteria that lives in your dog’s intestinal tract. It is the most common bacteria in a dog’s gut and plays a vital role in maintaining a healthy balance of beneficial organisms in the gut biome. The gut biome is the blend of organisms that live in the gut, including bacteria, protozoa, fungi, and even viruses.
• Lactobacillus acidophilus fermentation product. This is a common probiotic that has been shown to successfully reproduce in a dog’s gut once ingested. Adequate levels of L. acidophilus support healthy intestinal function and improve immune systems functions.

• Inulin. Inulin is a plant-based fiber that supports healthy levels of gut bacteria by serving as an energy source for the various “good” bacteria and organisms that live in the intestinal tract. Prebiotics like inulin are in essence food to help the good bacteria thrive in the gut, thereby supporting normal probiotic levels.

• Ascorbic acid (vitamin C). Vitamin C is a water-soluble vitamin, meaning it dissolves easily in water. The body does not store water-soluble vitamins on its own. Dogs can synthesize vitamin C in the liver. In the body, it is an antioxidant that  provides nutritional support for connective tissue health and the immune system.
• Ferrous sulfate. Ferrous sulfate is used to support healthy iron levels.
• Manganese amino acid chelate. Manganese is used to help cells produce energy and metabolize protein and carbohydrates. It is typically found in whole grains, legumes, eggs, fruits, and green vegetables.
• Taurine. Taurine is an amino acid that helps support heart and eye health.
• Zinc amino acid chelate. Zinc is a trace element that serves many important uses in your dog’s body. Adequate zinc levels have been linked to healthy skin as well as cell function and enzyme activity. Chelated zinc  is a form of zinc that is also water-soluble and easy to absorb.
• Vitamin A acetate. Vitamin A is an essential vitamin that has important roles in bone growth, reproduction, and immune system health for dogs. It is a fat-soluble vitamin, meaning it only dissolves in fat.
• Vitamin E supplement. Vitamin E is an antioxidant vitamin that offers several important biological functions. Vitamin E is often included in products as a general health and immune-supporting ingredient.

Product Forms

• Powder

Health Conditions

Our veterinarians recommend this product to manage:

• Immune system general support

• General health support

Instructions for Use

Sprinkle one packet daily over your dog’s regular food.

What Our Veterinarians Say

Brought to you by Chewy, Vibeful®'s probiotic  supplement powder is formulated to support digestive and immune system health while maintaining gut health.

The chicken-flavored powder comes in a single-serving packet that you can sprinkle over wet or dry food. It’s a good option for picky dogs that may not enjoy chews or other types of probiotics. Keep in mind, our vets caution that dogs with sensitivities to chicken should not be given this product.

According to our vets, Vibeful® probiotic supplement powder has a good mix of probiotics, with three species of Lactobacillus and one species of Enterococcus. They did, however, find that the overall concentration of probiotics is relatively low compared to other products, although when it comes to probiotics, more does not always mean better. This product contains 200 million CFUs per gram.

The cost per serving is about $0.93 cents. 

Things to Consider

• Supports the immune and digestive systems

• Simple dosing and administration 

• Combines four probiotics 

• Prebiotic fiber to help maintain proper gut flora 

• Cost-effective 

• Some dogs may have food sensitivities to chicken 

• Lower CFUs 

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