Fastrack® is the number one direct fed microbial supplement.  In case you are not familiar with the benefits probiotics can offer your pets, we would like to give you some history behind this "back to basics" approach to nutrition.

The concept of direct fed microbial supplements is not new.  This method of preventing disease in humans and animals was published in 1908 by the Russian scientist Metchnikoff.  He attributed the exceptionally long lives of a population of people living in Bulgaria to their diet. Metchnikoff believed that the large amounts of fermented milk products in the diet of this tribe, and subsequently large amounts of the bacteria Bacillus bulgaricus, kept these people healthy long after other populations had succumbed to age and disease.

Richard Parker, a microbiology professor, Oregon Medical School, in the early 1960's first used the term "probiotic", meaning 'for life'.

The use of antibiotics, 'killing life', depletes populations of bacteria that is causing illness.  Unfortunately, antibiotics also kill beneficial bacteria.  Beneficial bacteria need to be replenished after doses of medications, stress, illness, injury and environmental upsets.

And that is what FASTRACK® is all about:  Replenishing beneficial bacteria.  Probiotics FOR LIFE.

The digestive system is an open door way for the rest of the body to be nourished.  Beneficial bacteria coat the digestive tract, breaking down food and nutrients into the building blocks that can be absorbed by the body.  When these colonies of beneficial bacteria are in the proper numbers, the balance of microbials permits maximum absorption of nutrients, helps with efficient digestion and increases the body's ability to ward off pathogenic bacteria.  Another added benefit seems to be a boost to the immune system and the ability to ward off diseases.

What happens if there are more pathogenic, or bad bacteria, than good? This unequal balance can lead to observable problems such as diarrhea in dogs and cats.  Animals who are not absorbing the proper nutrients can look unhealthy, have under developed muscles and skeletal systems, lack drive and energy and have the appearance of being "just not with it".

Dogs and cats benefit from additional servings of direct fed microbials. Better absorption of nutrients leads to less gas and bloat, higher puppy and kitten weights, better overall life enjoyment.  Also consistent growth, better hair coats, resistance to disease and over all better health are reported as a result of direct fed microbial supplementation.

When your pets are under stress of transportation, performance events, shows, changes in diet/environment, illness or injury there can be a depletion of the beneficial bacteria colonies.

WHEN THE DELICATE BALANCE OF BENEFICIAL BACTERIA IS ALTERED, THE DOOR IS OPEN FOR PATHOGENIC BACTERIA TO OVER POPULATE, CREATING DISEASE AND ILLNESS.

Supplementation with direct fed microbials stabilizes the pH of the intestinal tract, restores beneficial bacteria to the lining of the intestines and increases absorption of nutrients.

We won't say your dog can play the banjo after taking Fastrack® but we'll bet that he will feel like he could!!