Why is good gut health important for pets?

In companion animals, gut health is a cornerstone of overall well-being, playing a critical role in regulating both gastrointestinal and immune systems.

Prebiotic galactooligosaccharides (GOS) offer targeted support by nourishing beneficial gut bacteria, which in turn provides various supporting actions, such as improving stool quality, reducing the occurrence of digestive issues like diarrhea and constipation. Additionally, GOS can play a key role in aiding immune function, achieved through increasing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as butyrate.

Research highlights prebiotic GOS as particularly effective in promoting the growth of essential gut bacteria such as Lachnospiraceae and Bifidobacterium spp., key to gastrointestinal health in cats and dogs, as well as Lactobacillus spp. in dogs, where it has been shown to enhance immune function¹.

This makes GOS an ideal choice for addressing common digestive concerns and supporting a balanced microbiome in pets. Unlike plant-based prebiotics, dairy-derived GOS is naturally suited for cats and dogs due to their carnivore type diets¹, meaning Bimuno GOS provides a species-appropriate solution that aligns with their natural needs.

What makes Bimuno GOS unique?

The science behind Bimuno is one of the most comprehensive of any commercially available prebiotic. Bimuno GOS’ efficacy is supported by over 120 scientific publications and more than 20 clinical studies across both human and animal populations.

Its unique and patented compositional structure supports its specificity for feeding bifidobacteria in the large intestine^2-17, a type of naturally occurring, beneficial intestinal bacteria. Other prebiotics may lack this selectivity and can therefore be metabolized by many types of microbes, beneficial or otherwise.

Key Benefits

• Gastrointestinal Health: Supports gastrointestinal wellbeing by promoting the growth of good gut bacteria such as bifidobacteria18,19, leading to the production of metabolites beneficial for gut health²⁰
• Bowel Health: Supports improved fecal quality and reduced fecal pH²¹
• Immune Health: Modulates the immune system by aiding in the increase of immune cells, as well as supporting the increased production of lactate and SCFAs that play a key role in immune health^1,22
• Immune Defense: Fortifies the intestinal barrier to help reduce pathogenic activity²³

Safety & Quality

• Gluten Free
• Non-GMO

References

[1] Corbee, R. J. et al., (2024): [2] Tzortzis et al., 2005; [3] Depeint et al., 2008; [4] Vulevic et al., 2008; [5] Silk et al., 2009 [6] Savignac et al., 2013; [7] Vulevic et al., 2013; [8] Costabile et al., 2015; [9] Vulevic et al., 2015; [10] Grimaldi et al., 2016; [11] Savignac et al., 2016; [12] Liu et al., 2016; [13] Grimaldi et al., 2017; [14] Grimaldi et al., 2018; [15] Huaman et al., 2018; [16] Kao et al., 2019; [17] Wilson et al., 2021; [18] Biagi et al., 2013; [19] Ogué-Bon et al., 2010 [20] Kanakupt et al., 2011; [21] Le Bon et al,. 2023; [22] Perini et al., 2023; [23] Rentas et al., 2020 ; [24] Abecia et al., 2010.

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