Probiotics for Dogs with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
This article provides a comprehensive guide for dog owners on the use of probiotics for dogs with IBD, including benefits, potential cautions, and additional nutritional considerations.
Glendon Lloyd
As the founder and CEO of Bonza, I am challenging one of the most overlooked truths in canine health: the gut is not just part of the system. It is the system.
I hold Diplomas in Canine Nutrition and Dog Nutrigenomics, both awarded with Distinction, and I formulate every Bonza recipe in-house alongside our board of canine veterinary nutritionists. The gut microbiome sits at the centre of immune regulation, inflammation, metabolic function and neurological health, yet much of modern dog nutrition still treats food as fuel rather than biology. I am working to change that.
At Bonza we take a systems-biology approach to canine nutrition. We design food and supplements that actively shape the microbiome through plant diversity, functional fibres, and named, regulatory-authorised bioactives with full strain-level transparency: the Biotics Triad of prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, alongside phytonutrients and adaptogens. Each works through the eight gut-organ axes that connect the gut to the skin, joints, immune system, behaviour, heart, metabolism, liver and longevity.
This is about more than better ingredients. It is about redefining food as a controllable input for health outcomes, shifting from reactive care to precision nutrition that supports resilience, longevity and disease prevention.
We are building what canine nutrition should have been all along.
One Gut. Whole Dog.
Best Food To Firm Loose, Soft Dog Stool – A Guide
Maintaining your dog's digestive health is crucial for their overall well-being, especially when dealing with soft stools. This article explores the causes of soft stools in dogs, such as dietary indiscretion, sudden diet changes, food allergies, infections, medications, stress, and underlying health conditions. It highlights plant-based ingredients that can help firm up stools.
Best Vegan Dog Food for UTIs
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Urinary Tract Infections in Dogs: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention
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The -Omics of Pet Health: Advancements and Applications
In a recent interview, Dr. Karl Dawson, Vice President and Chief Scientific Officer at Alltech, delves into the revolutionary field of nutrigenomics and metabolomics and its application to dog health.
Research on Functional Foods for Canine Health
This article explores the significant role of functional foods in enhancing the health and well-being of dogs. It delves into how these foods interact with the gastrointestinal (GI) microbiome, a critical component in nutrient digestion and absorption, and its influence on overall canine health.