Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that support a healthy balance in the gut. For cats, they're one of the most common daily supplements, often used during diet changes, travel, or for cats with sensitive stomachs.
When do cats benefit from probiotics?
- Switching foods
- Moving, boarding, travel or new pets in the home
- After a course of antibiotics, with your vet's OK
- Senior cats
- Cats with occasional loose stool or hairball issues
Tablets or drops?
Cats are famously hard to pill, so pick the format your cat will accept.
- Cat Probiotic Tablets are chewable. Many cats eat them as treats, or you can crush them into wet food.
- Probiotic Drops for Cats are a 6-strain liquid you can drop onto food. They're ideal for cats that won't touch a tablet.
Tips for picky cats
- Mix into a small portion of wet food first, then give the rest of the meal.
- Use a lickable treat to hide drops.
- Be consistent. The same time every day works best.
Don't forget hydration
Digestive health and hydration go together. Cats often drink more from moving water, so a fountain like our Wireless Stainless Cat Fountain is a smart companion to a daily probiotic.
Immune support
Many cat owners also give L-lysine for immune support during stressful times. See our L-Lysine Tablets for Cats.
When to see a vet
Vomiting, diarrhea that lasts more than a day or two, blood in the stool, not eating, or lethargy all need a vet visit, not just a supplement.
This article is for general information and isn't a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.