What are Prebiotics? Prebiotics are a form of dietary fibre that supports the growth and development of good and healthy intestinal bacteria so that harmful bacteria doesn’t overrun your immune system and make you feel ill or sick. Dietary fibre can be broken down into two primary categories: Soluble Fibre – As suggested by the…read more
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Can My Dog Eat Yoghurt for Probiotics
Wednesday March 24, 2021There’s quite a fuss about probiotics for dogs at the moment. With humans downing Kombucha, adding Kimchi to salads and dollops of yoghurts in the pursuit of the ‘proper immune function’ resulting from good gut bacteria, we’ve often assumed that our pets should do likewise. At Dig-In we have created a few articles that promote…read more
Probiotics for Dogs: What’s the hype and why we offer prebiotics.
Wednesday January 27, 2021There is a lot of noise around dog probiotics and their reported benefits. At Dig-In we know that they can be a healthy addition to your dog’s diet, but don’t reach for them just yet. There is a lot more to probiotics for dogs than you might realise and equipping yourself with the right knowledge…read more
Our Take on Supplement for Dogs
Friday October 16, 2020So Fido’s skin is itchy, he’s beginning to sport a limp after a long run or there is a general lacklustre in him that is noticeable. As an owner, you’re very tuned into what your dog’s behaviours are and what they should be. A balanced diet is often key to the ongoing health of your…read more
Is Kombucha harmful for dogs?
Tuesday November 13, 2018Kombucha is no longer exclusively the eco hydration of hipsters and the health-conscious fitspo crowd. Today many households are fermenting their own kombucha and it’s not uncommon to find it on supermarket shelves, cafe lunch special boards or school kids’ tuckshop orders. But, despite the latest thirst for this probiotic liquid in human circles, is…read more
Use of Dog probiotics are on the rise – why?
Wednesday September 19, 2018At Dig-In we were privileged to be among the first companies to offer prebiotics specifically for dogs. Inspired by the pleasure of owning a dog we believe that we have a very serious responsibility to our pets. That unerring loyalty, the ineffable companionship is one of life’s greatest pleasures. For that, they deserve to be…read more