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US brand names:FortiFlora Prebiotic, Purina Calming Care
Prebiotics (Fructooligosaccharides) is dosed at 5–15 mg/kg PO q24h with food in rabbits, per Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
Non-digestible oligosaccharides selectively fermented by beneficial gut bacteria (Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus), promoting their growth and short-chain fatty acid production.
May cause transient flatulence and loose stool when starting. Introduce gradually. Generally very safe. Useful as adjunct to probiotic therapy.
Species references:All Dog (Domestic) drugsAll Rabbit (Domestic) drugs
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| Species | Route | Dose | Frequency | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dog (Domestic) | PO | 10–30 mg/kg | q24h with food | Moderate | JVIM Microbiome Reviews; NRC Nutrient Requirements |
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