4.5(6,988)Amazon rating$26.994,000+ bought last month
Our verdict
Vetoquinol Pro-Pectalin is a chicken flavored oral gel that pairs kaolin and pectin with direct-fed microbials to help firm loose stool and support gut flora, and its 4.5 star average across nearly 7,000 reviews makes it one of the more established options in this category.
Dog owners who want a fast-dosing paste for occasional loose stool that also includes a probiotic component for gut balance.
Skip if
Your dog needs a daily maintenance probiotic rather than an as-needed remedy, since this is formulated around treating an active bout of loose stool.
Form Gel
Flavor Other
Best for Active
Breed size All
Weight 0.07 Pounds
Our scorecard
4.5/5overall
Owner rating4.5/5
4.5 average across 6,988 owner ratings
Popularity4.5/5
6,988 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog food and health supplements we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
["This 30 cc paste from Vetoquinol is built around a per-cc blend of kaolin (0.6 g), pectin (0.025 g), and 0.2 billion CFU of the direct-fed microbial Enterococcus faecium, delivered in a chicken flavored gel that's easy to dose directly into the mouth. It's labeled for all dog breed sizes.", "The combination targets two things at once: kaolin and pectin to help firm occasional loose stool, and the live microbial culture to help support a balanced gut environment while digestion settles. The gel format skips the need for mixing into food, which can matter when a dog isn't interested in eating.", "At $26.99 for the 30 cc tube, it sits at a higher price than a basic liquid remedy, but it's backed by 6,988 reviews and a 4.5 star average, plus roughly 4,000 bought in the past month, and it ranks in the top 10 for Dog Digestive Remedies on Amazon."]
Pros
Combines kaolin and pectin with a direct-fed microbial for two-way digestive support
Chicken flavored gel is easy to dose without mixing into food
Backed by 6,988 reviews at a 4.5 star average
Ranks in the top 10 for Dog Digestive Remedies on Amazon
Formulated for all breed sizes
Cons
Priced higher than a basic liquid anti-diarrheal remedy
30 cc tube is a limited supply for dogs that need repeated dosing
Not intended as an everyday maintenance probiotic
Specifications
Form
Gel
Flavor
Other
Best for
Active
Breed size
All
Weight
0.07 Pounds
Performance notes
The kaolin and pectin base works to help firm stool, while the added 0.2 billion CFU of Enterococcus faecium per cc gives it a probiotic component that plain anti-diarrheal liquids lack. The gel consistency lets it be squeezed directly into the mouth, which can be more reliable than a liquid for dogs that won't eat when their stomach is upset.
What buyers say
With 6,988 reviews averaging 4.5 stars and about 4,000 bought in the past month, this paste has strong, consistent demand and ranks among the top sellers in the Dog Digestive Remedies category.
Yes, in addition to kaolin and pectin it includes 0.2 billion CFU per cc of the direct-fed microbial Enterococcus faecium, which is meant to support gut flora alongside the stool-firming ingredients.
How is this different from a liquid anti-diarrheal?
The gel format lets you dose it directly into your dog's mouth without measuring and mixing into food, which can be useful for a dog that's not interested in eating while their stomach is upset.
Can this be used for more than one bout of diarrhea?
The 30 cc tube is sized for short-term use, so if your dog has recurring digestive issues, talk to your vet about an underlying cause rather than relying on repeat doses.
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