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When we talk about bacteria, we automatically think of infections and diseases. However, there are also many good bacteria in amongst these microorganisms that, contrary to their disease-causing relatives, promote the right gastrointestinal environment and keep the organism healthy. These good bacteria include Effective Microorganisms (probiotics), which help to break down food components in the dog’s intestine and thus make them bioavailable to the organism. For a well-functioning digestive system, sufficient nutrient utilisation and a healthy gastrointestinal tract, it is essential that these important microorganisms are not outweighed by their bad, potentially pathogenic counterparts.

A healthy stomach and intestine – a question of balance

As is often the case in nature and the physiology of an organism, the right balance is decisive and neither side should be predominant. A dog’s gastrointestinal flora can experience an imbalance due to an infection, weakening of the immune system, parasites or a long course of medication or antibiotics. In addition to digestive issues and insufficient food utilisation, the weakening of the intestine, one of the most important immune organs in the body, can pave the way to infections and illnesses. Classic symptoms of an imbalance in a dog’s intestine are flatulence, recurrent diarrhoea, mouth odour, exhaustion, vomiting gastric acid and an increased susceptibility to infections.

Effective microorganisms (EM) for cleansing the basis

If an imbalance is suspected in the dog’s gastrointestinal flora, not only must the original cause be treated, but attention must also be paid to cleansing the intestine. Here, the focus is on the cleansing of the intestinal tract and subsequently restoring good intestinal flora.

There are over 300 different types of microorganisms in a dog’s digestive tract that support a controlled flow of all digestive processes. If these little helpers are slowly displaced, there can be increased deposits of toxins and digestive components on the mucous membranes of the intestine, which leads to a gradual increase in functional limitations. The aim of cleansing the intestine is to remove deposits and ensure a return of a good environment for microorganisms that work effectively.

EM – little effective helpers from Japan

The concept of effective microorganisms (EM) was developed by the Japanese Professor Teruo Higa. He advanced the theory that microorganisms working in the soil can be divided into negative, degrading bacteria, positive, building bacteria or opportunistic, neutral bacteria. When positive bacteria are added from the outside, the environment and the richness of nutrients in the soil can thus be positively influenced from the outside.

Liquid EM for the dog

Effective Microorganisms can easily be made available to the dog via e.g. a liquid dietary supplement. The liquid form of the microorganism supplement is created by fermenting various medicinal herbs designed for the respective condition using the Effective Microorganisms, such as lactic acid bacteria “Lactobacillus casei”, which promote lactic acid fermentation, and phototrophic bacteria such as “Rhodopseudomonas palustris”.

In addition to a general anabolic effect, EM’s are used to increase well-being and improve the intestinal immune system.

Who are EM suitable for?

A dietary supplement containing selected “good” bacteria is suitable for any dog, as a general prophylaxis, as well as for dogs following a long illness, those that have been on a course of antibiotics/medication for parasites or as a targeted course of treatment for animals in general stress situations to rebuild healthy gastrointestinal flora.