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For our dogs, healthy digestion is key to their overall wellbeing. The digestive tract processes nutrition and is also home to an important part of the immune system. Stress, a change of diet, illness, medication or surgery can all upset this balance.
maxxidigest+ uses Pediococcus acidilactici, a pet-specific probiotic chosen because it survives stomach acid well, so it can reach the intestines and support a healthy balance of gut bacteria for digestion and immunity.
If your dog is on medication, please check with your vet first.
Unlike traditional digestion supplements that only contain probiotics in pill or chewable form, our powder contains both probiotics and prebiotics.
Prebiotics, in the form of flax, sunflower and sesame, provide nutrition for the probiotics so they can take hold and flourish within the digestive tract.
maxxidigest+ also contains a generous portion of naturally occurring digestive enzymes and antioxidants, chosen for their ability to support normal digestive function.
With maxxidigest+ just sprinkle the daily amount over two meals a day, for the best absorption of all ingredients. Our powder lets you give the exact amount needed, making it easy to increase or decrease it on your vet’s advice.
Your vet may advise a different amount for your dog, for example double the daily amount for the first few weeks.
Dogs have a higher acid level in their stomach, with pH levels between 1 and 2.
Many of the probiotics that are valuable to humans cannot survive this harsh environment and continue on to the gut. That is why we chose P. acidilactici, rather than Bifidobacteria and Lactobacillus, as our probiotic.
P. acidilactici is a beneficial bacterium that occurs naturally in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of people and animals, and it is Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It supports a healthy balance of gut bacteria and normal immune function in the intestines.
We have also added L-glutamine, an amino acid that is part of normal gut lining nutrition; methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), a natural source of sulphur that supports healthy connective tissue; and N-acetyl-D-glucosamine (NAG), a natural building block of the protective mucus layer that lines the stomach and intestines.
All the additional ingredients in maxxidigest+ support your dog’s healthy digestion and immune function.
When your dog has a sensitive stomach, it can be hard to know where to start, especially if the upset comes alongside medication for other health concerns. Always talk to your vet first.
With maxxidigest+ we understand how closely your dog’s digestion and wellbeing are linked. maxxidigest+ combines a probiotic, prebiotics and digestive enzymes that support a healthy gut flora and gut lining.
It supports normal digestion and stool quality, every day.
Even dogs with healthy digestive tracts can benefit from maxxidigest+, it’s safe for everyday and long-term use.
And in our powder base designed to be given easily with meals, it’s an easy way to provide essential amino acid and antioxidant reinforcement valuable to even healthy dogs.
Stress, illness, a change of diet, medication or surgery can all upset your dog’s digestive balance. With maxxidigest+, our advanced formula supports both digestive health and the immune system, every day.
Pediococcus acidilactici is a beneficial bacterium that occurs naturally in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract of people and animals. It is Generally Recognised As Safe (GRAS) by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The benefits of probiotics for dogs
What makes P. acidilactici different from other probiotic bacteria?
Compared with conventional probiotic bacteria (like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus), Pediococcus acidilactici is less sensitive to oxygen and higher temperatures. It can survive temperatures up to 65°C.
This makes Pediococcus acidilactici a more stable probiotic
It is also resistant to acid, so it is known to survive stomach acid well and reach the gut. Simply put, probiotics are about quality, not just quantity: because it survives stomach acid well, a smaller amount is needed.
Pediococcus acidilactici has over more conventional probiotic bacteria. The stomach acid in our dogs and cats is more acid than in us humans. Their pH level is between 1 and 2 but lower pH means higher acidity (humans pH is 5 on full stomach).
We chose Pediococcus acidilactici because it survives stomach acid well, which many probiotics do not.
Because it is less sensitive to oxygen and heat, it also helps maxxidigest+ keep a long shelf life.
maxxidigest+ is made with care, and every batch is tested against its specification.
Pediococcus acidilactici survives the journey through the stomach. Once in the gut, it supports a healthy balance of gut bacteria, which plays an important part in digestion and in normal immune function.
If your dog is on medication, please check with your vet before starting maxxidigest+.
Glutamine is a non-essential amino acid (a building block of protein) that is found naturally in the body. All glutamine found in food and supplements is L-glutamine.
Glutamine is an important energy source for the cells that line the intestinal tract, which is why it is part of normal gut lining nutrition.
L-glutamine supports a healthy gut lining and the normal absorption of nutrients in the intestinal tract. It also supports normal immune function.
Glutamine is a natural part of your dog’s diet and supports the cells of the gut lining every day.
MSM (methylsulfonylmethane) is a natural source of sulphur in the body.
It is perhaps best known for its role in supporting joint health, but it also supports healthy connective tissue, skin and coat.
Glucosamine comes in different forms. Glucosamine HCl and glucosamine sulfate are the best known and are used in quality joint supplements, like maxxiflex+.
N-acetyl-D-glucosamine, or NAG, is another form of glucosamine.
NAG is a natural building block of the mucus layer that lines and protects the stomach and intestines. That is why it is in maxxidigest+: it supports a healthy gut lining and normal digestion.
Fucus vesiculosus (also known as bladderwrack) is a seaweed that grows in cooler oceans around the world.
Seaweed is packed with nutrients. It is a natural source of iodine, iron, vitamin B12, dietary fibre, folate (folic acid) and riboflavin.
Its fibre and minerals make seaweed a nutritious addition to a digestive formula.
Bromelain is a natural enzyme that comes from pineapple.
It is a proteolytic enzyme, which means it helps to break down proteins. You will also find bromelain in our maxxiflex+ joint supplement.
Bromelain helps to break down proteins in food, supporting normal digestion and the absorption of nutrients.
Papain is another popular digestive enzyme. It works in a similar way to bromelain and supports digestive health in our pets.
Papaya and pineapple are two of the richest plant sources of digestive enzymes. Papain and bromelain are the names of the enzymes found in these fruits.
The main role of proteolytic enzymes like papain and bromelain is to support digestion, helping your dog to get the most out of their food.
Digestive enzymes are crucial for normal digestion as they help us to digest our food. They are secreted by the salivary glands and cells lining the stomach, pancreas and small intestine. Digestive enzymes split the large, complex protein, carbohydrates, fat molecules into smaller ones.
maxxidigest+ contains the combination of three digestive enzymes (proteins): lipase, protease, and amylase.
As all dog owners know, grapes can be toxic for dogs. Grape seed extract (Vitis vinifera) is different: it is made from crushed grape seeds and does not carry the same risk.
Grape seed extract is a natural source of antioxidants.
Cystine is not the same as Cysteine but both are amino acids.
Cystine plays an important role in protein synthesis; it helps determine the protein’s final shape.
L-cystine is an amino acid that supports normal protein building, including the proteins in healthy skin, coat and nails.
Taurine is an amino acid that helps to regulate water and mineral salts in the blood and has antioxidant properties. It also supports normal nerve function, which is why it is also one of the key ingredients in our calming aid, maxxicalm.
Taurine is found mainly in muscle meat and is absent in cereal grains, so it is a useful addition to many dogs’ diets.
Biotin (or Vitamin H or B7) is one of the eight vitamins that are found in the B-complex.
Biotin is a B vitamin that the body’s enzymes need to work properly. It also supports healthy skin and coat, which is why it is in our maxxiomega too.
The powder base in maxxidigest+ is made of defatted flax, sunflower and sesame seed fibre.
This is a concentrated form of fibre, with nearly double the lignans of whole flaxseed. So the base is not just filling: it plays its own part in the formula.
Lignans are natural plant compounds that are high in antioxidants and fibre, which support the immune system.
And that is not all: the base in maxxidigest+ also contains vital prebiotics.
The seed fibre supports healthy digestion. Prebiotics are the food for probiotics: they feed Pediococcus acidilactici and the other good bacteria in your dog’s gut, helping them to flourish.
This is one more thing that makes maxxidigest+ different from other digestive formulas: the probiotic, the enzymes and the other ingredients all sit in a base of prebiotic seed fibre that supports a healthy gut flora.
We always recommend starting slowly with any new supplement and gradually increasing the amount given. This allows your dog to get used to the new ingredients, both the taste and texture, and helps to minimise the risk of any potential stomach upset.
The recommended maintenance amount is shown on the back of the label. Your vet may advise a different amount for your dog, for example the saturation amount (double the maintenance amount) for the first few weeks.
This is one of the many benefits of a powder: it is easy to adjust the amount in line with your dog’s needs over time.
The easiest way to administer maxxidigest+ is to mix it in with your dog’s food. maxxidigest+ does not contain any artificial flavours, colours, preservatives or binders. It has a natural flavour and the vast majority of dogs happily eat their food when maxxidigest+ has been added to it.
However, there are always exceptions. If your dog is not accepting maxxidigest+ for some reason, please contact us directly and we will offer you some additional tips and support.
If we cannot together get your dog to happily accept his new supplement we will fully refund you.
Because no matter how effective maxxidigest+ is, it will not work if the dog is not taking it. Fortunetly, when we have had the opportunity to work with the owners we have in most cases been successful in getting the dogs to accept their supplements. Which is exactly what we both want. For your dog to feel better with the help of our products.
maxxidigest+ is a maxxipaws formula, and a few things make it different from most other digestive supplements for dogs:
maxxidigest+ contains a mix of ingredients specially selected for their roles in supporting the digestive and immune system. You can see the full list on the back of the container, and read more about each one in the ingredients section above. In short:
We do not accept any manufacturing batch unless it conforms to all product specifications.
A Certificate of Analysis is a document issued by Quality Assurance which confirms that the product meets its product specification. It contains the actual results obtained from testing performed as part of quality control of an individual batch of a product.
If you like to see the Certificate of Analysis for your production batch of maxxidigest+ just e-mail us the LOT number (at the bottom of your container) and we will e-mail you a copy.
maxxidigest+ should be refrigerated AFTER opening. The best by date is printed on the side of the container.
