Antibiotics save lives — but research shows they also inflict significant damage on your dog's gut microbiome, depleting beneficial bacteria and impairing recovery for weeks or even months. This evidence-based guide explains what commonly prescribed antibiotics do to the canine gut, how long recovery really takes, and the nutritional strategies proven to support microbiome rebuilding from day one.
Calsporin® contains Bacillus velezensis DSM 15544, a spore-forming probiotic with specific EU regulatory approval for dogs and over a decade of canine-specific research. Unlike standard strains that degrade during manufacturing and digestion, its protective spore coat ensures it reaches your dog's gut alive — where six peer-reviewed studies show it increases microbial diversity, improves faecal quality, boosts short-chain fatty acid production, and reduces harmful gut metabolites. Discover why this probiotic is the foundation of Bonza's "One Gut. Whole Dog." approach to whole-body health through the microbiome.
GALT — gut-associated lymphoid tissue — is the largest immune organ in your dog's body, housing around 70% of their entire immune system within the intestinal wall. This network of Peyer's patches, M cells, and immune populations continuously monitors everything your dog swallows, deciding what to tolerate and what to fight. When GALT is disrupted, the consequences extend far beyond the gut — driving skin conditions, joint problems, and systemic immune dysfunction. Discover how GALT works and how targeted nutrition can support it.
Canine anxiety affects up to 70% of dogs with behavioural disorders and is a leading cause of shelter relinquishment. Emerging research into the gut-brain axis reveals that specific psychobiotic strains can help reduce anxious behaviours by modulating neurotransmitter production, regulating cortisol levels, and supporting vagal nerve communication between the gut and brain.
This evidence-based guide explains how to select the right probiotic strains for your dog's specific health needs. It covers the science behind how probiotics work — including eight mechanisms of action and their connections to immunity, skin, brain, and other organs through gut-organ axes.
Learn how natural antihistamines work differently from pharmaceuticals—stabilising mast cells and rebalancing immune responses rather than simply blocking symptoms. Evidence-based guidance on quercetin, omega-3s, probiotics, and more for managing canine allergies naturally.
