MaxiFlora Prebiotic & Probiotic for Dogs and Cats

MaxiFlora is a comprehensive prebiotic and probiotic supplement for dogs and cats, formulated to support healthy digestion, beneficial intestinal bacteria and normal gastrointestinal function. Its multi-ingredient formula combines Enterococcus faecium, MOS, FOS, L-glutamine, zinc amino acid chelate and kaolin to provide broader digestive support than a probiotic alone.

MaxiFlora may be particularly useful when normal digestion has been disturbed, during stressful periods or when a dog or cat requires additional support for maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal microflora. SafriPharma also recommends it for managing digestive balance in environments with larger numbers of animals, such as kennels.

The convenient powder can simply be sprinkled over your pet’s wet or dry food.

Prebiotic and Probiotic Support for Healthy Digestion

The digestive tract naturally contains billions of microorganisms. Many of these bacteria play beneficial roles in digestion and help maintain a healthy gastrointestinal environment.

Factors such as stress, changes in routine, dietary changes and digestive disturbances can upset the normal balance of intestinal microflora.

MaxiFlora combines both probiotic and prebiotic ingredients to provide nutritional support from two directions.

Probiotics introduce beneficial microorganisms into the digestive tract, while prebiotics provide nutrients that help support the beneficial bacteria already present in the gut.

Enterococcus faecium

MaxiFlora contains Enterococcus faecium, a beneficial probiotic microorganism commonly used in digestive supplements for dogs and cats.

SafriPharma includes Enterococcus faecium to help restore and maintain beneficial microflora within the digestive tract. Supporting a healthy bacterial population can contribute to normal digestion and gastrointestinal wellbeing.

MOS and FOS Prebiotics

MaxiFlora contains two complementary prebiotics: MOS and FOS.

MOS, or mannan-oligosaccharides, acts as a food source for beneficial microorganisms within the digestive system. SafriPharma also notes that MOS naturally contains beta-glucans.

FOS, or fructo-oligosaccharides, is a plant-derived prebiotic that helps nourish beneficial bacteria, supporting their growth and activity within the digestive tract.

Combining MOS and FOS with a probiotic helps MaxiFlora provide a more comprehensive approach to maintaining healthy intestinal flora.

L-Glutamine for Gastrointestinal Support

L-glutamine is an important amino acid with a particular role in supporting cells within the gastrointestinal tract.

SafriPharma includes L-glutamine to provide nutritional support to the digestive tract following periods of inflammation, illness or digestive disruption.

This makes MaxiFlora useful for pets that require more than simply the addition of beneficial bacteria.

Kaolin for Digestive Support

MaxiFlora also contains kaolin, a naturally occurring clay traditionally used in digestive-support formulations.

Kaolin can absorb excess moisture and unwanted substances within the digestive tract and helps support normal stool consistency and healthy digestion.

This complements the probiotics, prebiotics and L-glutamine in the MaxiFlora formula.

Zinc Amino Acid Chelate

Zinc amino acid chelate provides an easily utilised form of the essential mineral zinc.

Zinc is involved in numerous normal biological processes and contributes additional nutritional support to the MaxiFlora digestive-care formula.

When Can MaxiFlora Be Used?

It may provide useful nutritional support for:

• Dogs and cats experiencing digestive disturbances
• Pets with sensitive digestive systems
• Digestive upset associated with stressful events
• Dogs and cats requiring additional probiotic support
• Pets requiring support for healthy intestinal microflora
• Kennels and multi-pet environments
• Pets requiring ongoing gastrointestinal nutritional support
• Dogs and cats needing prebiotic and probiotic supplementation

Persistent diarrhoea, vomiting, blood in the stool, significant appetite changes, dehydration, severe abdominal discomfort or recurring gastrointestinal problems should always be assessed by a veterinarian.

MaxiFlora Feeding Guidelines

Manufacturer information provides a feeding rate of approximately 5 g per 10 kg bodyweight. During the initial period, the calculated amount is given twice daily. After 10 days, it is reduced to once daily.

Feeding rate: 5 g per 10 kg bodyweight per dose.

SafriPharma’s current product page confirms that it should be administered twice daily for the first 10 days, then once daily thereafter for as long as clinically needed.

Always follow the instructions on the current product packaging or your veterinarian’s recommendation where these differ.

How to Give

Sprinkle the appropriate amount of MaxiFlora directly over wet or dry food.

Importantly, SafriPharma’s current directions state that MaxiFlora is not water-soluble and should not be mixed with water.

If you specifically require a product that can be dissolved in water, MaxiFlora Soluble is the water-soluble version of the range.

MaxiFlora Composition

The formula contains Enterococcus faecium, MOS, FOS, zinc amino acid chelate, L-glutamine and kaolin.

Manufacturer catalogue information lists the following quantities per 5 g serving: Enterococcus faecium at 3 × 10⁹ CFU, MOS 650 mg minimum, FOS 650 mg minimum, zinc amino acid chelate 50 mg minimum, L-glutamine 400 mg minimum and kaolin 500 mg minimum.

Available Sizes

It is available in 100 g, 250 g, 500 g pack sizes according to SafriPharma’s current product listing.

For pet parents looking for a comprehensive probiotic for dogs and cats, MaxiFlora combines beneficial bacteria, two prebiotics, L-glutamine, zinc and kaolin in one convenient powder. It provides practical nutritional support for healthy intestinal microflora, normal digestion and gastrointestinal wellbeing.

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