Ingredients In FortiFlora For Dogs
The ingredients in FortiFlora are:
That’s a long list of things, so let’s just look at the ones with the most issues, like animal digest.
What The Heck Is Animal Digest?
Animal Digest is one of the ingredients found in FortiFlora for dogs. It’s a concentrated flavoring agent made up of hydrolyzed animal protein. But it’s not actually the contents of the digestive tract. It’s a reference to the way the manufacturer processes the animal protein.
It means the manufacturer hydrolyzed the protein with heat, enzymes and acids to break it down into amino acids. But this changes the chemical structure of a protein. And that can void or reduce its nutritional value.
And the wording is intentionally vague. We’re not told what type of animal is in this component of the supplement.
Purina claims that the digest uses animal protein supplied by a USDA-inspected facility. But they don’t state that the animal protein itself is USDA-inspected and that’s a problem. Why? Because this includes USDA-inspected facilities that process euthanized animals. Some facilities also use 4-D livestock (livestock that’s dead, dying, diseased and downed).
According to the EPA, these facilities can get “meat” from all kinds of places. This includes:
Fast-food chains? Animal shelters? … It’s pretty easy to understand why the company chooses to keep its wording ill-defined.
To make matters worse, before these ingredients get rendered they’re denatured. This means they get a coating of carbolic acid or cresylic disinfectant. These are both known toxins that will cause chemical burns and can even be fatal.
Do Cat and Dog Probiotics Taste Good?
The flavor cat and dog probiotics have and how aware your pet is of the taste largely depends on the method you use to feed them and the form it takes. Some supplements are oral pastes, some are powders, some are pills or capsules. Your cat or dog may favor one form and flavor over another. It is important to choose a supplement they will enjoy. One that couples well with your pet’s normal feeding routine is FortiFlora®.