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Purina Veterinary Diets Fortiflora

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  • nobarkusN

    The vet gave me a few packets of Purina Veterinary Diets Fortiflora when Paolo had gastritis as he was throwing up back in January. It took care of it quickly. Last week he was throwing up at mid night as before. I started giving him this product again (I bought it on Amazon) and the first night I gave it to him it took care of it. It will take care of any diareaha too. As long as it's not a serious illness this product works great. Paolo has a sensitive stomach.

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    Buddy, Paolo and Dan

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  • tanzaT

    This is something you can give daily also, I used it daily when C-Me was in whelp and also after she had the pups, since she was eating high protein and high fat. It is a great probiotic… but I have used human brands too

    Pat Fragassi

    Tanza Basenjis

    www.tanzabasenjis.net

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  • lisastewartL

    We use it too. Won several boxes when the girls were showing at Purina farms.

    Joe & Lisa Stewart

    Rolla, MO

    http://khursdogbed.com

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