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The Proviable Probiotic Supplement (Proviable-DC) from Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences is a multi-strain probiotic and prebiotic for dogs and cats, delivering 5 billion CFU across seven strains of beneficial bacteria per capsule. It helps support and maintain a balanced gut microbiome during diet changes, food sensitivities, dietary indiscretion, or stress.
Key facts
- Active ingredients: Seven probiotic strains totaling 5 billion CFU per capsule, plus fructooligosaccharide prebiotic.
- Probiotic strains: Enterococcus faecium, Streptococcus thermophilus, Lactobacillus helveticus, L. delbrueckii, L. casei, L. plantarum, and Bifidobacterium bifidum.
- Species: Dogs and cats of all sizes.
- Available size: 30-count box of capsules.
- Form: Sprinkle capsules — give whole or open and mix the powder into food.
- Typical use cases: Daily digestive maintenance, diet transitions, dietary indiscretion, and travel or boarding stress.
- Brand credential: Nutramax, the #1 veterinarian-recommended supplement company.
How to use
Give 1 capsule daily to dogs and cats of all sizes, or as directed by your veterinarian. The capsule can be given whole or opened and sprinkled over food.
Safety information
Separate probiotic administration from antibiotic medications by 1-2 hours for full effectiveness. Probiotics are not recommended for pets that are critically ill, immunosuppressed, severely dehydrated, or vomiting without veterinary guidance. Store at room temperature not exceeding 77°F, out of direct sunlight.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Proviable and Proviable-Forte?
Proviable-DC provides 5 billion CFU per capsule, while Proviable-Forte is higher potency at 10 billion CFU per capsule. Both share the same seven-strain blend; Forte is typically chosen for more intensive support.
How is Proviable different from FortiFlora?
FortiFlora contains a single strain (Enterococcus faecium), whereas Proviable-DC is a multi-strain formula with seven bacterial strains plus a fructooligosaccharide prebiotic to help the probiotics colonize.
Can cats take Proviable?
Yes. Proviable-DC is formulated for both cats and dogs of all sizes, at 1 capsule daily or as directed by your veterinarian.
Can I give Proviable with antibiotics?
Yes, but separate the capsule from antibiotic doses by 1-2 hours so the probiotics remain effective. Many pets use Proviable during and after a course of antibiotics under veterinary guidance.
Where can I buy the Proviable Probiotic Supplement?
You can order it from our home pharmacy. Buy on our Vetcove pharmacy store → (Autoship savings available.)
Need more potency? See the Proviable-Forte Sprinkle Capsules (10 billion CFU) and the Proviable-Forte Chewable Tablets (10 billion CFU).